FDLE arrests Milton inmate on terrorism charges
FDLE arrests Milton inmate on terrorism charges
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents on July 12 arrested Norberto Iglesias, 53, on charges of terrorism; threat to throw, project, place or discharge any destructive device; and written threats to kill, do bodily injury or conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. Iglesias is an inmate at Blackwater Correctional Facility, serving a 15-year … read more
Navarre man dies in Okaloosa shooting
Navarre man dies in Okaloosa shooting
A Navarre man who was shot outside a home on Blackstone Road in Mary Esther early this morning died from his injuries at a local hospital. A second individual, who also suffered a gunshot wound at the home, is undergoing treatment and is expected to survive. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 671Blackstone Road … read more
Final storm-damaged state park reopens
Final storm-damaged state park reopens
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service hosted a July 10 ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Florida Caverns State Park following the impacts of Hurricane Michael. The park, which experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael, is now open for limited day-use. The ranger station, visitor center and cave are open. Guided flashlight tours of … read more
County seeks input on Land Development Code update
County seeks input on Land Development Code update
Santa Rosa County residents and businesses are asked to provide input to update the county’s land development code (LDC). The LDC contains regulations that govern how land is developed in unincorporated areas of the county and addresses everything from zoning, site development, the natural environment and stormwater management to parking, sidewalks, landscaping and architectural design … read more
Tropical Storm Barry forms, takes aim at Louisiana coast
Tropical Storm Barry forms, takes aim at Louisiana coast
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER 10 A.M. UPDATE: …DISTURBANCE BECOMES TROPICAL STORM BARRY… …DANGEROUS STORM SURGE, HEAVY RAINS, AND WIND CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS THE NORTH-CENTRAL GULF COAST… SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————– LOCATION…27.8N 88.7W ABOUT 95 MI…150 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ABOUT 200 MI…320 KM SE OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA … read more
Senator Broxson Submits Bill to Name New Pensacola Bay Bridge
Senator Broxson Submits Bill to Name New Pensacola Bay Bridge
Senator Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) announced today that he has submitted legislation to name the new Pensacola Bay Bridge, the “General Daniel ‘Chappie’ James Jr. Bridge.” Senator Broxson stated, “General James is an American hero. He represents the true spirit of the Panhandle and our values. I look forward to presenting this bill to my … read more
Local area could receive 6-10 inches of rainfall
Local area could receive 6-10 inches of rainfall
National Hurricane Center’s 2 p.m. EDT update (Potential Tropical Cyclone Two Intermediate Advisory Number 1A) TROPICAL CYCLONE EXPECTED TO FORM BY THURSDAY OVER THE NORTH-CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO… HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING ALREADY OCCURRING OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA… LOCATION…28.3N 86.7W ABOUT 155 MI…250 KM ESE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAXIMUM SUSTAINED … read more
First advisory issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone Two
First advisory issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone Two
POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE TWO FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 1 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL022019 1500 UTC WED JUL 10 2019 CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY… A STORM SURGE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE MOUTH OF THE PEARL RIVER TO MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE … read more
T.D. Barry expected to form and strengthen
T.D. Barry expected to form and strengthen
National Hurricane Center 8 a.m. EDT update: A broad low pressure area located over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico about 100 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola, Florida, is producing widespread cloudiness and disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression is expected to form late today or … read more
Heavy rainfall and surf expected as Tropical Depression Barry starts to form
Heavy rainfall and surf expected as Tropical Depression Barry starts to form
National Hurricane Center 2 a.m. update: A broad low pressure area located over the far northeastern Gulf of Mexico is producing widespread but disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression is expected to form late today or Thursday while the low moves slowly westward across … read more
