Two deputies purchased blood hounds used in heroic rescue
Two deputies purchased blood hounds used in heroic rescue
Deputy Josh Chandler with K9 Zinc pictured at Tuesday’s press conference with Deputy Robert Lenzo, holding Aedrick Hughes, 3, who was rescused Monday by the SRSO K9 unit. Hughes was gifted with an over-sized teddy bear from Sheriff Bob Johnson. Last year two Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies donated two blood hounds for the … read more
Police kill suspect who stole dump truck and rammed cop cars
Police kill suspect who stole dump truck and rammed cop cars
The main entrance to Pensacola State College’s Milton campus was closed Tuesday, following a fatal officer-involved shooting after police pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Cops say a dump truck was stolen from The Other Place gas station on Dogwood Drive and a subsequent traffic stop was initiated on U.S. 90 at the Santa Rosa County … read more
Hurricane Jerry expected to form this week in Atlantic
Hurricane Jerry expected to form this week in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center’s 11 a.m. AST update shows that a tropical depression with sustained maximum winds of 35 mph has formed and is forecast to develop into a hurricane in 72 hours. Although it’s too early to tell the eventual path the storm might take, NHC Senior Hurricane Specialist Daniel Brown stated those with … read more
Coastal ecosystem awareness and Navarre Beach cleanup event planned for September 28
Coastal ecosystem awareness and Navarre Beach cleanup event planned for September 28
Dune Doctors, the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center (FCOLC) and the Navarre Beach Marine Science Center (NBMSS) on Saturday, September 28 will host “A Day for the Dunes” to promote the importance of coastal ecosystems. The family-friendly educational event is designed with the purpose of inspiring both children and adults to take an active part … read more
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier to be temporarily closed for cleanup
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier to be temporarily closed for cleanup
The fishing pier at Fort Pickens will be closed to all visitor access on Saturday, September 28, to allow volunteers to complete an underwater clean-up around the pier. The water immediately around the fishing pier can become cluttered with lost equipment, litter, and other debris. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Gulf Islands National … read more
Drunk driver clocked at 111 mph on Okaloosa Island
Drunk driver clocked at 111 mph on Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a driver spotted racing across Okaloosa Island at 111 miles an hour in a 55 mph zone. A patrolling deputy saw two cars who appeared to be racing eastbound on Highway 98 around 11 p.m. last night. The Chevrolet sedan and BMW sedan slowed as the deputy approached, but … read more
Man arrested after giving false ID of man with active warrants
Man arrested after giving false ID of man with active warrants
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responding to a welfare check say the man found passed out near a Destin bank yesterday provided them the identification of Patrick Pearson and in fact, that’s who deputies believed him to be. The individual presented a Florida identification card, social security card and other id’s with that name. Deputies … read more
Humberto’s expected path now similar to Dorian’s
Humberto’s expected path now similar to Dorian’s
Portions of Florida’s east coast could see tropical-storm-force winds over the weekend as Tropical Storm Humberto is expected to form, possibly tomorrow. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. EDT update follows: The disturbance was centered near latitude 24.6 North, longitude 75.2 West. The system is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and … read more
Navarre falls to Trojans in Tallahassee
Navarre falls to Trojans in Tallahassee
Tyler England (2) and Trenton Hall (14) line up in a stack formation for Navarre. Navarre traveled to Tallahassee and lost a Thursday night matchup against Lincoln High School 35-20 in Gene Cox Stadium. This was the first time Navarre (3-1, 0-1) has played Lincoln (3-1, 2-0) since the Raiders suffered a heartbreaking playoff … read more
Humberto expected to form in next 48 hours
Humberto expected to form in next 48 hours
The 2 p.m. EDT Tropical Weather Outlook from the National Hurricane Center indicates The update states: Satellite derived winds and surface observations indicate that the disturbance in the Bahamas has not yet developed a closed circulation, and that the winds are not strong at this time. However, surface pressures remain low and environmental conditions are … read more
