Former Gulf Breeze Mayor released from jail, barred from contact with juvenile males
Former Gulf Breeze Mayor released from jail, barred from contact with juvenile males
Edward Merrill Gray III, 58, a former mayor of Gulf Breeze, was released Monday afternoon from Santa Rosa County Jail after posting $101,000 bail related to multiple charges involving stalking and video voyeurism. A condition of Gray’s release is no contact with alleged victims or juvenile males, per documents provided by the Florida Department of … read more
Hurricane conditions now imminent in Navarre area
Hurricane conditions now imminent in Navarre area
A fallen tree pictured Tuesday, September 15 in east Navarre (submitted photo) …TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS CONTINUE TO SPREAD ONSHORE ALONG THE NORTH-CENTRAL GULF COAST… …HISTORIC LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING LIKELY ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF COAST… SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT…0000 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————- LOCATION…29.6N 88.0W ABOUT 75 MI…125 KM S OF MOBILE ALABAMA ABOUT 75 MI…125 KM … read more
Flood Waters Pose Health Risks
Flood Waters Pose Health Risks
Storms can cause flooding. Skin contact with flood waters alone does not pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are contaminated with bacteria and viruses. The Florida Department of Health recommends the following precautions to help prevent illness from flood waters: Basic hygiene is critical. Wash your hands with … read more
Around 1,000 without power in Midway
Around 1,000 without power in Midway
Gulf Power Company is currently responding to power outages in the Midway area just west of Gulf Breeze Zoo. Around 1,000 customers are currently without power. The company plans to have power restored between 8:30-9:30 p.m. More than 600 employees from sister company Florida Power & Light and other electric companies have been secured and … read more
HURRICANE SALLY CLOSURES/REOPENINGS
HURRICANE SALLY CLOSURES/REOPENINGS
Thank you for visiting this page. As of September 20, power has been completely restored in Santa Rosa County, and we will no longer be updating this webpage.
Hurricane Sally shifts again – now expected to make landfall in Alabama
Hurricane Sally shifts again – now expected to make landfall in Alabama
HURRICANE SALLY UPDATE 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 15 Prepare for significant, rapidly rising rivers and creeks. Turn around, don’t drown. Sally’s track shifted slightly east from the last advisory and the latest forecast brings the core of the hurricane across coastal Alabama Wednesday morning. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Santa Rosa County. A … read more
Emergency Management: Prepare for significant, rapidly rising rivers and creeks
Emergency Management: Prepare for significant, rapidly rising rivers and creeks
Hurricane Sally update #6 Sept. 15, 10 a.m. – Updates are highlighted Sally’s track remains unchanged from the last advisory and the latest forecast brings the core of the hurricane near the Alabama and Mississippi state line. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Santa Rosa County. A Storm Surge Warning remains in effect for coastal portions … read more
Milton Police seek robbery suspect in death of Tom Thumb clerk
Milton Police seek robbery suspect in death of Tom Thumb clerk
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 21: BREAKING NEWS: The victim’s husband, William Parker, reports U.S. Marshals have apprehended the suspect in the fatal robbery at the Tom Thumb on Glover Lane. More details are forthcoming. Watch WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola at 4 p.m. for a broadcast of related information. The Tom Thumb convenience store located at 5085 … read more
Santa Rosa and Escambia Courts closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Sally
Santa Rosa and Escambia Courts closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Sally
State courts in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. At this time, normal operations are scheduled to resume on Wednesday. Okaloosa and Walton County courts will remain OPEN. However, court officials are closely monitoring the progress of the storm, and any further decisions regarding court operations will be … read more
Santa Rosa County to host virtual budget and MSBU hearing Tuesday evening
Santa Rosa County to host virtual budget and MSBU hearing Tuesday evening
Santa Rosa County has announced its Fiscal Year 2021 tentative budget and MSBU public hearing will be conducted as a virtual meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 15. An interactive agenda with backup supporting documents is available at the following link: Budget and MSBU agenda and supporting documentation. A recording will be archived and available after … read more
