Representative Williamson takes action to secure funding for Woodbine Road in Pace
Representative Williamson takes action to secure funding for Woodbine Road in Pace
Florida House District 3 Representative Williamson yesterday requested that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) begin the initial review process for considering the transfer of CR-197A (Woodbine Road) in Pace. In the letter to FDOT Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, Williamson indicated that the jurisdictional transfer provides a potential means to secure state funds that will … read more
Search continues for airman who fell from C130 during training
Search continues for airman who fell from C130 during training
As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, a search remains underway for an Airman who exited a C-130 aircraft November 5, 2019 over the Gulf of Mexico approximately 4 miles south of Hurlburt Field. The incident is ongoing and under investigation. Search and recovery crews were immediately called to aid in locating the Airman from the 24th … read more
Celebrate Florida Paddlesports Month on local waterways
Celebrate Florida Paddlesports Month on local waterways
James Broxson, owner of Broxson Outdoors, pictured on Santa Rosa Sound The Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites Florida’s residents and visitors to celebrate Florida Paddlesports Month this November and explore the more than 4,000 miles of designated paddling trails throughout the state. “We are very fortunate to have dozens of waterways to enjoy paddlesports,” … read more
Panhandle to get new overlay 448 area code
Panhandle to get new overlay 448 area code
The 850 area code is expected to run out of new numbers by the third quarter of 2021, so the Florida Public Service Commission today approved an overlay area code of 448. Officials say that means new phone numbers within the 18-county Panhandle region, which includes Santa Rosa County, starting around mid-2021, will be assigned … read more
Alonzie Scott reappointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees
Alonzie Scott reappointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Alonzie Scott to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Scott, of Philadelphia, is the director of the Enterprise Talent Management Office and a senior executive advisor at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). Previously, he served as a program manager for the Naval … read more
Hurlburt contractor sentenced for child exploitation
Hurlburt contractor sentenced for child exploitation
Thomas E. Turner, 58, of Niceville, Florida, was sentenced late last week in federal court to serve 70 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography and attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor. Turner will also be required to register as a sex offender as part of his sentence. The sentence was announced … read more
Raiders and Dolphins miss post-season play
Raiders and Dolphins miss post-season play
Navarre found out they missed the playoffs on Sunday morning, following an off-week and a blowout of Crestview from the week before. Navarre (6-4) missing the playoffs stirred up some controversy due to the Raiders having beat Crestview 52-14 just over a week before the playoff brackets were announced, having a better win-loss record than … read more
Veterans Day events planned for Navarre and Milton
Veterans Day events planned for Navarre and Milton
WWII Veteran Ernie Andrus is making his way across the country to raise money for the LST 325 Memorial. He made his way through the Milton area on Monday. You can check out his story at 6 p.m., November 11 on Fox News. Photo courtesy Julie Ziegenhorn Veterans Day celebrations planned for Monday include: NAVARRE … read more
Navarre vet thanks troops
Navarre vet thanks troops
Navarre business owner Paul Ruiz makes sure military heroes returning from deployment are welcomed back home with a freshly cooked seafood buffet. Pictured are members of the RED HORSE Squadron at Hurlburt Field. Ruiz is gearing up to provide another feast on December 13 (photo courtesy Paul Ruiz). Local generals have bragged about patriotism in … read more
Local Master Gardener honored as Florida Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year
Local Master Gardener honored as Florida Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year Suzanne Spencer (center with plaque) and fellow Santa Rosa County master gardener volunteers (from left): Jean Ann Hartman, Rachel Coggins, Mike Burba and Annie McIlhenny. Santa Rosa County Master Gardener Volunteer Suzanne Spencer was honored by the State of Florida Master Gardener Program at UF/IFAS Extension as Outstanding … read more
