Milton man sentenced for VA disability fraud
Milton man sentenced for VA disability fraud
Bryan S. Gaines, 46, of Milton, Florida, was sentenced today to 3 years’ probation and ordered to repay the government more than a quarter-million dollars after pleading guilty to theft of government money and making false statements. The sentence, handed down in the U.S. District Court in Pensacola, was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States … read more
Caves in Navarre?
Caves in Navarre?
The entrance to one of the “caves” (Photo courtesy Bobbie Broxson) We live in a place that so many treasures are covered up from time gone by. As I was having breakfast with my dear friend, Lola Robbins Comans, we were just having a normal conversation about years ago and she asked me if I … read more
Alzheimer’s Walk & Block Party “fun” way to raise awareness
Alzheimer’s Walk & Block Party “fun” way to raise awareness
Organizers are gearing up for the 13th Annual Covenant Care Alzheimer’s Walk & Block Party, the principal fundraiser for Covenant Care’s Memory Care. This year’s free event will take place on September 7, starting and ending at Seville Square in Downtown Pensacola. The three-mile, pet friendly walk will be followed by a four-hour block party … read more
Dorian strengthens; new low-pressure system forms in Gulf
Dorian strengthens; new low-pressure system forms in Gulf
A new low-pressure system formed overnight in the Gulf Of Mexico as Hurricane Dorian continues to strengthen. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. update: LOW-PRESSURE SYSTEM: Disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico are associated with a broad area of low pressure. Some slow development of this system is possible during the … read more
Raiders shut out Patriots 34-0
Raiders shut out Patriots 34-0
Xayvion Thomas (#3) lines up at wide receiver while Marlon Courtney (#7) waits for a play call Navarre hosted Pace Friday night and beat the Patriots 34-0 in a week two matchup between county-rivals. Navarre (2-0) followed up last week’s tightly contested win over Gulf Breeze with a blowout win against a Pace (0-2) team … read more
Feeding the Gulf Coast seeks local assistance to help Hurricane Dorian victims
Feeding the Gulf Coast seeks local assistance to help Hurricane Dorian victims
Feeding the Gulf Coast is seeking volunteers and monetary donations to tackle any upcoming needs related to assisting victims of Hurricane Dorian. Feeding the Gulf Coast is collaborating with Feeding America, Feeding Florida, and other disaster responders to prepare to distribute food and water in areas affected by the hurricane. Feeding the Gulf Coast is … read more
No early voting for Oct. 8 ballot with sales tax increase measure
No early voting for Oct. 8 ballot with sales tax increase measure
Santa Rosa County Commissioners earlier this year approved $225,000 for an October 8 special election, seeking to double the county’s local option sales tax from one-half cent to one cent. No early voting for the election will take place, but vote-by-mail ballots will be available. The county’s existing one-half cent LOST was approved by voters … read more
Dorian now forecast to become a Category 4 storm by landfall
Dorian now forecast to become a Category 4 storm by landfall
NHC 11 a.m. AST update: At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dorian was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 67.2 West. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Friday. A west-northwestward motion is forecast to begin by Friday … read more
Dorian projected to reach 125 mph by landfall
Dorian projected to reach 125 mph by landfall
The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. AST update predicts Hurricane Dorian will reach Category 3 status tomorrow. However, the storm’s projected path after 48 hours remains uncertain. According to the latest update the storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph but those are expected to strengthen to 125 mph, almost Category 4 status, … read more
Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Florida
Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Florida
As of August 28 there was still much uncertainty in the eventual path Hurricane Dorian will take (graphic via weathermodels.com) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-189, declaring a state of emergency for counties in the path of Hurricane Dorian. The Governor is urging all Floridians on the East Coast to prepare for … read more
