UWF offers students free, anonymous online mental health service
UWF offers students free, anonymous online mental health service
The University of West Florida recently announced that it will be providing its students free access to Togetherall, a 24/7 online peer-to-peer mental health community. Togetherall is moderated by registered practitioners who keep members safe and facilitate the process of students helping students in an online environment. Users of the Togetherall platform are transferred … read more
Tropical Storm Delta forms, “robust intensification” expected in next 24-48 hours
Tropical Storm Delta forms, “robust intensification” expected in next 24-48 hours
The National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. EDT update indicates Tropical Storm Delta has formed and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane tomorrow. The storm’s forecasted path shifted eastward overnight, and NHC is urging residents from the coast of Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle to monitor progress of the system ahead of Friday’s expected … read more
Delta’s projected path shifts eastward overnight, mimics Sally’s initial forecast
Delta’s projected path shifts eastward overnight, mimics Sally’s initial forecast
The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. EDT update indicates Tropical Storm Delta is expected to develop today and strengthen into a hurricane tomorrow. The storm’s forecasted path shifted eastward overnight, and NHC is urging residents from the coast of Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle to monitor progress of the system ahead of Friday’s expected … read more
Caring and Sharing’s Holiday Support Registration Opens Oct. 17-19
Caring and Sharing’s Holiday Support Registration Opens Oct. 17-19
Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa, a nonprofit that provides services for those in need, announces required client registration for upcoming 2020 holiday support will take place from 2-5 p.m. on October 17 and 18 and from 5-8 p.m. on October 19 at Liberty Church in the Midway community. Each year Caring and Sharing … read more
DOD report: 498 vets died by suicide in 2019
DOD report: 498 vets died by suicide in 2019
Dr. Karin A. Orvis, the U.S. Defense Department’s director of the defense suicide prevention office, on Friday released the agency’s Annual Suicide Report, which states 498 service members died by suicide in 2019. “Suicide is preventable,” stated Orvis, adding that suicide is often a sudden and impulsive act which forever changes the lives of families … read more
Navarre High wins 2020 Beach Bowl
Navarre High wins 2020 Beach Bowl
Grady Kelly and the Raiders relish retaining the Beach Bowl trophy for the fourth time after defeating the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 35-21. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Gulf Breeze didn’t make it easy for Navarre to keep possession of the Beach Bowl trophy Friday night, eventually ending in a 35-21 victory for the Raiders. The … read more
FEMA Opens Mobile Registration Center at Pensacola State in Gulf Breeze
FEMA Opens Mobile Registration Center at Pensacola State in Gulf Breeze
FEMA has opened a mobile registration center for Hurricane Sally survivors in Santa Rosa County. The center, called a Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC), is staffed with FEMA personnel who can assist with registration and answer questions about disaster-assistance programs. Center location: Pensacola State College South Santa Rosa Center 4075 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf … read more
#SaveTheBreeze plans Halloween kick-off event to help Gulf Breeze businesses
#SaveTheBreeze plans Halloween kick-off event to help Gulf Breeze businesses
Catherine Minshull, founder of the #SaveTheBreeze effort to plan activities to help Gulf Breeze businesses survive closure of Pensacola Bay Bridge, met yesterday with City of Gulf Breeze leaders. Minshull says the City is supportive and working with her on a Halloween kick-off event. “The Halloween Kick Off Event is still in the planning stages. … read more
6-month repair planned expected for Pensacola Bay Bridge
6-month repair planned expected for Pensacola Bay Bridge
After a multi-layer inspection and assessment by the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) statewide team of bridge experts, FDOT announced today, Thursday, October 1, that the recommended repairs to the damaged areas of the Pensacola Bay Bridge will take approximately six months to complete, weather permitting. Once repairs are complete, all four lanes will be … read more
Santa Rosa County residents need volunteers for storm cleanup
Santa Rosa County residents need volunteers for storm cleanup
Civic and faith-based groups are needed to help Santa Rosa County residents struggling with manpower needs following Hurricane Sally. Volunteers are needed to cut and remove trees, tarp roofs, clean yards and perform other physical tasks for the county’s more vulnerable citizens. Organizations may register at www.crisiscleanup.org now and will be fast-tracked for approval. Registration … read more
