Broxson “blows up” over Florida Department of Agriculture’s opposition to reopening I-10
Broxson “blows up” over Florida Department of Agriculture’s opposition to reopening I-10
Florida Senator Doug Broxson took action after the Florida Department of Agriculture, under the leadership of Commissioner Nikki Fried, opposed today’s reopening Interstate 10, which had been shut down two days prior due to a wildfire. Citizens in Broxson’s district had been expressing frustration that the busy roadway remained unopened following its closure on Wednesday … read more
Eglin Commander shuts down popular Destin beach without prior notice
Eglin Commander shuts down popular Destin beach without prior notice
View of Destin from Eglin’s East Pass Beach Area, which was closed today (South Santa Rosa News file photo) The 96th Test Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, ordered the closure of Eglin’s East Pass Beach Area property located adjacent to the Marler Bridge effective May 8. The closure was ordered due to increased activity at … read more
Some local wildfire evacuees get to return home
Some local wildfire evacuees get to return home
GRAPHIC KEY: LEVEL 1 pink shading – residents can return home but need to stay aware; LEVEL 2 green shading – residents can return home but need to be able to re-evacuate at a moment’s notice; NO ENTRY: orange Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters in coordination with Santa Rosa County Public Safety and area … read more
Pensacola Museums Set to Open with Adjusted Hours and Operations
Pensacola Museums Set to Open with Adjusted Hours and Operations
The T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum and the Pensacola Museum of Art are preparing to slowly open back up and welcome visitors. Beginning Saturday May 16, 2020, visitors will be able to enjoy the museums once again. In the initial phase of re-opening, the museums will only be open on Saturdays and Wednesdays from … read more
Flynn Built Founder leads his company and HBA through Coronavirus crisis
Flynn Built Founder leads his company and HBA through Coronavirus crisis
When Blaine Flynn took over leadership of the Home Builders Association of West Florida in December he had no idea he would be leading the organization through the most tumultuous crisis of our generation. But he’s confident America will rebound soon, following the COVID-19 pandemic. At just 31 years of age, Flynn was named the … read more
Debris pickup in areas affected by Apr. 20 storm to begin May 7
Debris pickup in areas affected by Apr. 20 storm to begin May 7
Santa Rosa County Public Works is coordinating with debris contractors for cleanup after the Apr. 20 storm. Work will first be done to remove hanging limbs over the rights of way followed by collection and disposal of debris which is expected to begin on Thurs., May 7. The contractor will work six days per week. Debris … read more
Five Mile Swamp Fire north of Interstate 10 grows to 250 acres
Five Mile Swamp Fire north of Interstate 10 grows to 250 acres
Persistent winds, swampy terrain and dry surface vegetation hampered firefighting efforts most of the day Tuesday as 14 tractor/plow units from the Florida Forest Service worked to contain the Five mile Swamp Fire. The fire just south of the city of Milton grew to 250 acres and containment is at 30% as of 4 p.m. … read more
National Park Service announces Opal Beach and beach road reopenings on Wednesday
National Park Service announces Opal Beach and beach road reopenings on Wednesday
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access in Florida. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach … read more
Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker near Pensacola, Florida
Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker near Pensacola, Florida
The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for an overdue kayaker in Pensacola, Florida. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a notification at approximately 10 p.m. from friends of Tosh Mutdho, the missing kayaker, who departed Pensacola Beach Pier in a green kayak at around 5:40 p.m. and did not return when expected. … read more
Speed to be reduced and enforced when road connecting Navarre and Pensacola Beach reopens
Speed to be reduced and enforced when road connecting Navarre and Pensacola Beach reopens
When Highway 399 reopens this week, Gulf Islands National Seashore will implement its annual effort to protect nesting shorebirds. Efforts will include lowering speed limits to 25 mph on Hwy. 399, installing radar speed signs and speed humps, and increasing speed limit enforcement patrols. All measures are meant to provide nesting shorebirds and their chicks … read more
