Fireworks safety tips for New Year’s celebrations
Fireworks safety tips for New Year’s celebrations
Fireworks and campfires pose wildfire risks year-round, and the Florida Forest Service, is urging all Floridians to use extreme caution as they celebrate the New Year. Since January, the Florida Forest Service has responded to over 1,800 wildfires that have burned more than 91,000 acres across the state. “We are encouraging all Floridians and visitors to … read more
Coast Guard urges paddle sport ID stickers
Coast Guard urges paddle sport ID stickers
The Coast Guard is advising paddle-sport enthusiasts to mark their canoes, kayaks, and rowboats with a waterproof Paddle Smart vessel identification sticker that lists the owner’s name as well as phone numbers to be reached if the watercraft is found unattended. A Coast Guard Sector/Air Station MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew searched the Gulf of Mexico … read more
Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’
Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’
Air Force Global Strike Command named the MH-139A helicopter “Grey Wolf” during a December 19 naming ceremony at Duke Field. Gen. Timothy Ray, AFGSC commander, made the announcement, comparing it to the wild animal that bears the same name. The Grey Wolf is the command’s first major acquisition in its 10-year history. The name Grey … read more
Three charged in Sweepstakes scam targeting elderly victims
Three charged in Sweepstakes scam targeting elderly victims
Three Bay County men – Delroy Williams, 52, of Lynn Haven, Vivian Walters, 33, of Lynn Haven, and Jevaughn Williams, 22, of Panama City Beach – were sentenced on federal fraud charges stemming from activities meant to induce elderly victims with false promises of sweepstakes prizes. The sentences were announced today by Lawrence Keefe, United … read more
7th Special Forces Group Airborne Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
7th Special Forces Group Airborne Soldier Dies in Afghanistan
Sgt. 1st Class Michael James Goble, 33, a U.S. Special Forces Soldier, died in Afghanistan on December 23rd due to injuries sustained during combat operations on December 22, 2019. Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble was born on January 13, 1986, and was raised in Westwood, N.J. Goble entered the United States Army as a Special … read more
“Navarre’s Best Cup of Coffee”
“Navarre’s Best Cup of Coffee”
Rodney Waits, a young entrepreneur, in October purchased Caffeinated in Navarre. After a month of renovations, he reopened the area’s newest coffee shop, turning it into a hot spot for locals seeking a great cup of coffee, tasty pastries or a getaway. “We have moms who come in to take a break from their kids, … read more
Tiger Point shooting under investigation
Tiger Point shooting under investigation
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched December 22 to Tiger Lane and Tiger Point Blvd in reference to a shooting. The complainant was arriving home during the early morning hours when they observed a white vehicle in front of their residence. Inside the vehicle were several individuals wearing ski masks. Suspecting their home … read more
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
What better time than Christmas to celebrate the birth of a Savior, and a new local chapter of a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids. Before you get nestled all snug in your bed tonight, think about this. There are literally hundreds of children throughout Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties who aren’t sleeping in … read more
Florida’s unemployment rate reaches historic low
Florida’s unemployment rate reaches historic low
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on December 20 announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent, a historic low, recorded only twice in more than 40 years and for the first time since March 2006. During the past year 1,500 new private-sector jobs have been added in the Pensacola area. The local area’s unemployment rate for … read more
Navarre Rotarian to serve as District Governor
Navarre Rotarian to serve as District Governor
Rotary Club of Navarre has announced that Navarre Rotarian and Past President Dan Sulger has been nominated and has accepted the invitation to serve as District Governor of Rotary International District 6940 in Rotary Year 2022-23. District 6940 consists of 50 Rotary Clubs throughout northwest and northern Florida from Perdido Key to Lake City. Since … read more
