Fort Pickens expected to reopen Friday following storm-related closure
Fort Pickens expected to reopen Friday following storm-related closure
Gulf Islands National Seashore crews were able to complete assessments this morning which revealed that J. Earl Bowden Way (Hwy. 399) is safe for traffic and will remain open. Fort Pickens Road has several inches of water and some sand. Staff anticipate that the water on Fort Pickens Road will recede and allow the park … read more
Defendants in Pensacola Dog Fighting Prosecution Sentenced to Prison
Defendants in Pensacola Dog Fighting Prosecution Sentenced to Prison
The last of four defendants to be convicted for their roles in a dog fighting conspiracy was sentenced today in federal court in Pensacola, Florida. David Lee Moser, 37, of Waynesboro, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison. Moser pleaded guilty to conspiring with the co-defendants to violate the dog … read more
Navarre Facebook group donates $2,500 to Smiles for Baby Charley
Navarre Facebook group donates $2,500 to Smiles for Baby Charley
Buddy Lyons, Lisa Portilla, Charri Jung pictured with Charley’s mom, Heather Binney. Photo courtesy Charri Jung. Members of the Not Overly Concerned Citizens of Navarre Facebook group recently presented a check for $2,500 to Ronald McDonald House of Northwest in Pensacola in the memory a local girl who died last year after battling brain cancer … read more
$85M Agreement Reached with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
$85M Agreement Reached with American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with attorneys general from 47 other states and territories, today reached an agreement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. to secure payment to the states of more than $85 million. The agreement resolves allegations that Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the … read more
Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26
Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26
Gulf Power has previously received the Edison Electric Institute’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after storms. This year the company’s lineman have traveled to help storm recovery and locally restored power following severe weather and wildfires. This year more than ever there’s been a lot of reasons to celebrate lineworkers on … read more
Grand jury indicts Milton man in “looking for love online” murder case
Grand jury indicts Milton man in “looking for love online” murder case
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announces that today, August 24, 2020, Jerry Odum, 61, was indicted by a Santa Rosa County Grand Jury for First Degree Premeditated Murder. The charge arose from the August 6, 2020 murder of Vickie May Edge. Deputies from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office … read more
Navarre adventurer releases book on 1,100-mile Florida National Scenic Trail hike
Navarre adventurer releases book on 1,100-mile Florida National Scenic Trail hike
Rohrig pictured with Katana on the Pinhot Trail, which they hiked together in April 2020 Kyle Rohrig may initially come across as a rugged athlete in his ubiquitous American flag shorts, which reveal powerful legs he’s built up from hiking more than ten thousand miles, including a 70-mile trek in 24 hours. But there’s far … read more
Ft. Pickens area to close ahead of Marco and Laura
Ft. Pickens area to close ahead of Marco and Laura
Gulf Islands National Seashore announces Florida day use areas will close on Sunday, August 23, at 5:00 pm. A mandatory evacuation of the Fort Pickens campground will occur Monday August 24, with all campers expected to leave the area by 10:00 am, in anticipation of intense winds, rough seas, and heavy rain that will impact … read more
Two incumbents lose re-election to Santa Rosa County Commission
Two incumbents lose re-election to Santa Rosa County Commission
James Calkins, winner of the District 3 Republican primary, unseated Don Salter, who served five terms and was the longest serving commissioner in the board’s history. Calkins will now face off against write-in candidate Patrick Brown on November 3. Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker was the sole incumbent commissioner to hang onto … read more
Barber wins Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools race
Barber wins Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools race
Dr. Karen Barber tonight was elected Superintendent of Santa Rosa County Schools, taking more than 50% of the votes. She’s the first woman to be elected to the position and defeated fellow district administrators David Gunter and Mike Thorpe. “Breaking the glass ceiling,” Barber told South Santa Rosa News shortly after results were posted. For … read more
