OWA announces Labor Day events including fireworks
OWA announces Labor Day events including fireworks
This Labor Day weekend will be a memorable one for the Gulf Coast as OWA hosts its second annual Labor Day Car Show, as well as free fireworks display, the addition of a live band, and fun festivities starting Saturday, August 31, 2019. “This is the second year we are partnering with Foley First … read more
Public Service Commission to consider additional area code
Public Service Commission to consider additional area code
New telephone numbers in the 850 area code will likely be exhausted in early 2022. Proposals to provide new telephone numbers in North Florida will be discussed at a Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) workshop on Friday, September 6, at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend the workshop and comment on the 850 … read more
Dorian strengthens, takes aim at East Coast
Dorian strengthens, takes aim at East Coast
The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. AST update shows Dorian is strengthening with current maximum sustained winds of 60 miles per hour. Per NHC, Dorian is expected to turn west-northwestward and approach the southeast U.S. coast this weekend. The threat of tropical storm or hurricane conditions, along with storm surge, in the northwestern Bahamas … read more
Hurlburt Field announces Honorary Commanders
Hurlburt Field announces Honorary Commanders
The Public Affairs Office at Hurlburt Field today announced the new Team Hurlburt Honorary Commanders for 2019-2020, including two representatives from The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. Navarre Area Board of Realtors Executive Angela Campbell, co-chairman of The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council, will be assigned to 1st SOG. Sarah … read more
FHP seeks suspect in connection with hit-and-run fatality
FHP seeks suspect in connection with hit-and-run fatality
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking Franklin Naun Caballero Velasquez, 25, of Freeport, Florida in connection with a hit-and-run fatality that occurred on May 5, 2019 at US 331 and Saprkleberry Lane in Walton County. Anyone having information regarding Mr. Caballero is urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at (850)245-1407 or by dialing *FHP … read more
Tropical Storm Dorian’s winds temporarily decrease
Tropical Storm Dorian’s winds temporarily decrease
Although Tropical Storm Dorian’s winds decreased to 50 mph as it encountered the Windward Islands, a Hurricane Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as strengthening is predicted. Here’s the 5 a.m. AST update from the National Hurricane Center: 500 AM AST Tue Aug 27 2019 …DORIAN MOVING THROUGH THE WINDWARD … read more
Burglar gives victims his real name
Burglar gives victims his real name
A Destin couple who awoke to the sound of breaking glass in the middle of the night found a barefoot man standing in a room of their house. The man identified himself with his real name when he was questioned. Vince Garcia was reported to be tangled in drapes with a window frame wrapped around … read more
Saltwater license-free fishing Saturday, Sept. 7
Saltwater license-free fishing Saturday, Sept. 7
Try your hand at saltwater fishing Saturday, Sept. 7, without needing a saltwater fishing license. License-free fishing days are a great way for Florida residents and visitors to get out on the water and find out why Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World. This day is part of eight total license-free … read more
Courtney can’t be stopped, Navarre wins Beach Bowl
Courtney can’t be stopped, Navarre wins Beach Bowl
Tyler England (2) holding the Beach Bowl trophy (photo by Jay Phillips) Navarre hosted Gulf Breeze on Friday night in this year’s Beach Bowl, and the Raiders won the matchup 28-21. Navarre (1-0) started the night by making plays on defense, such as when the Raiders forced a fumble and Trenton Hall recovered it for … read more
Cops: Horseplay caused today’s accidental shooting in Milton
Cops: Horseplay caused today’s accidental shooting in Milton
On Friday, August 23, 2019 at 7:47 a.m. Milton Police Department responded to a shooting on Birch Street in Whiting Pines Subdivision on Berryhill Road. Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell said the investigation revealed a group of students were horse playing with a firearm and it fired. One juvenile was shot and taken to a … read more
