Future Tropical Storm Isaias’ future path remains unclear – could enter Gulf of Mexico
Future Tropical Storm Isaias’ future path remains unclear – could enter Gulf of Mexico
Graphic by South Florida Water Management District The National Hurricane Center’s 11 am AST (9 am CST) update indicates additional intensification is possible before Potential Tropical Storm 9 reaches Hispaniola tomorrow. NHC Forecaster Dan Brown recommends Floridians monitor forecasts for changes to both the track and intensity, which he said are “likely.” He said the … read more
Police seek information in death of 19-year-old Bagdad man
Police seek information in death of 19-year-old Bagdad man
City of Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell announced today that a body found July 25 behind the Circle K located at 5462 Stewart Street in Milton was positively identified July 28 as Tommy Lee Bolton of Milton, Florida. Bolton had been missing since July 13. The case is currently under investigation, and anyone with information … read more
Tropical Storm Isaias could impact Florida
Tropical Storm Isaias could impact Florida
Graphic by weather.com Hurricane Hunters were unable to locate a well-defined center inside the low-pressure system which is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Isaias tonight or tomorrow. According to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, new clusters of convection have developed over the northern portion of the elongated circulation. According to NHC … read more
5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Everglades
5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Everglades
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the South Florida Water Management District, working together under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, have removed 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida’s Everglades ecosystem. “We’ve learned through the Python Challenge that experience counts when finding and removing Burmese pythons,” said FWC Commissioner Rodney Barreto. … read more
Coast Guard Cutter arrives at new homeport in Pensacola
Coast Guard Cutter arrives at new homeport in Pensacola
Members of the Navy League of Pensacola stand in the rain to welcome the the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence to their new homeport onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, on Monday, July 27. The Diligence was previously stationed at Wilmington, North Carolina. The Diligence’s primary missions consist of counter drug, … read more
BBB Alert: Mysterious seeds from China possibly a Brushing Scam
BBB Alert: Mysterious seeds from China possibly a Brushing Scam
People in Florida and around the country are receiving mysterious seed packets in the mail from China. While the shipping package may be mislabeled as jewelry or other merchandise, the contents are instead unlabeled seeds. This is not the first time a company has sent out unsolicited products to random houses. BBB sees this type … read more
Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters August 1
Greater amberjack reopens to recreational harvest in Gulf waters August 1
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters August 1. This season is scheduled to remain open through October 31 in Gulf state and federal waters. If you plan to fish for greater amberjack in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel (includes anglers over 65 years … read more
Mary Esther man charged with sexual battery on a child
Mary Esther man charged with sexual battery on a child
An investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Mary Esther man on charges of sexual battery on a child under the age of 12 and possession of child pornography. 32-year old Kevin Foy of Argyle Court was taken into custody Monday. While investigating a reported sexual battery at … read more
Archie Glover boat ramp closes for pier replacement
Archie Glover boat ramp closes for pier replacement
Replacement of the Archie Glover boarding dock pier will begin Mon., Aug. 3. The project includes demolition and removal of boarding dock pier #2, and reconstruction of the pier in the same footprint. By contract, the project has a time of completion of 90 days. While the timing of this project coincides with summer boating … read more
All eyes on expected formation of Tropical Storm Isaias
All eyes on expected formation of Tropical Storm Isaias
The National Hurricane Center this morning provided the latest update on Invest 92L, a low-pressure system located about 500 miles east of the Windward Islands which is producing near tropical-storm force winds . Per NHC, there is a high chance of tropical cyclone formation within the next 48 hours, and an Air Force Reserve Hurricane … read more
