Four species of sea turtle nesting on Eglin’s beach
Four species of sea turtle nesting on Eglin’s beach
Alone in the dark, she crawls her way on shore and begins to dig into the sand. She digs a chamber and begins to drop eggs, two and three at a time. To camouflage her eggs, she throws sand with her flippers, then back into the sea, this scene occurs here annually by various species … read more
New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil
New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil
The U.S. Navy today christened its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), during a ceremony in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. Representative Ken Calvert of California delivered the christening ceremony’s principal address. Kate Brandt, Google’s sustainability officer, served as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, Ms. Brandt christens the … read more
Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force
Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today named Senator Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola) as Chair of the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Originally appointed to the Task Force by Senate President Joe Negron, Senator Broxson will begin a one-year term as Chair on July 1, 2019. “I am pleased to appoint Senator Broxson as the Chair of … read more
Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park
Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park
Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Caitlin Love pictured with Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech at Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony The new ADA-friendly pavilions, restroom facilities with showers, parking spaces and other much-anticipated enhancements in Navarre Beach Marine Park are complete! The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners along with … read more
Milton City Council shows support for cemetery volunteers
Milton City Council shows support for cemetery volunteers
Milton’s Committee of the Whole met last Thursday to discuss local cemetery issues and other matters. The meeting began with the Milton Benevolent Cemetery asking to change their name to be just the “Milton Historic Cemetery.” This did not happen at Thursday’s meeting, but many cemetery-oriented motions were discussed and passed. That cemetery’s board also … read more
Iconic Pensacola Bay Bridge arch to be installed Thursday
Iconic Pensacola Bay Bridge arch to be installed Thursday
Drivers on the existing Pensacola Bay Bridge are reminded to keep their eyes on the road and to maintain a safe speed as construction crews install the 800,000-pound steel arch atop the new eastbound Pensacola Bay Bridge Thursday, June 27. The navigational channel beneath the bridge will be closed to marine traffic and the U.S. Coast … read more
Shore-based shark fishing permits required by July 1
Shore-based shark fishing permits required by July 1
Shore-based shark fishing permit/educational component now available online; required by July 1 Planning to fish for sharks soon? New shark fishing requirements go into effect July 1, including a mandatory, no-cost, annual Shore-based Shark Fishing Permit and educational course for shore-based anglers and other requirements that apply to all shark fishing and fishing from the … read more
Baptist Hospital to build new main hospital at Brent Lane and I-110
Baptist Hospital to build new main hospital at Brent Lane and I-110
Baptist Hospital is planning to construct a new main hospital at the southwest corner of Brent Lane and I-110 in Pensacola. Administration expects to open the new facility in the summer of 2023. “This new facility will keep us close to our current main hospital location and will offer greater access, enhanced tehcnology and a … read more
Statewide and county crime rates continue to drop
Statewide and county crime rates continue to drop
The crime rate in Florida fell by 9 percent, according to the 2018 Annual Uniform Crime Report, marking the 48th consecutive year Florida has seen a drop in its crime rate. The report also shows a 7.4 percent decrease of total index crimes, with 45,154 fewer reported offenses compared to 2017. In Santa Rosa County … read more
A HOPE for Santa Rosa County receives $26,500 award from Sunday’s Child
A HOPE for Santa Rosa County receives $26,500 award from Sunday’s Child
Four charities across the Pensacola Bay Area received grants from Sunday’s Child, an LGBTQ-focused philanthropic non-profit, to fund initiatives and projects that promote diversity of the LGBTQ community and inspire inclusion throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The awards were announced after a live vote at Sunday’s Child’s 5th annual membership meeting held Sunday at … read more
