Santa’s hotline starts December 17
Santa’s hotline starts December 17
U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr. Eglin Air Force Base has announced that a “Santa Hotline” will be available from 5-8 p.m., from Monday, December 17 through Friday, December 21. Children of all ages wishing to call in with last-minute holiday wishes can call 850-882-NOEL (6635).
County to give away free bicycle helmets
County to give away free bicycle helmets
The Santa Rosa County Department of Emergency Management, located at 4499 Pine Forest Road in Milton, will offer free bike helmets for adults and children from 3-6 p.m., Monday December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 and from 1-4 p.m. The catch? Recipients must be fitted in person to receive a helmet. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the odds … read more
Operation Santa Boat to spread Christmas cheer for Hurricane Michael relief
Operation Santa Boat to spread Christmas cheer for Hurricane Michael relief
The Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau is spreading holiday cheer to their neighbors in Northwest Florida with Operation Santa Boat, a philanthropic effort designed to brighten the season for residents in Bay and Gulf Counties who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. Now through Saturday, December 15, Operation Santa Boat is rallying residents and businesses … read more
14-year-old Santa Rosa teen sentenced to 15 years in state prison
14-year-old Santa Rosa teen sentenced to 15 years in state prison
State Attorney Bill Eddins today announced that Circuit Judge David Rimmer sentenced Ethan Alexander Marsh-Hual, 14 years of age, to 15 years in state prison followed by 10 years of probation after Marsh-Hual entered a plea to Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder with a Weapon, Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling Causing Damage Over $1,000, Arson, … read more
Hurlburt Field observes National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush
Hurlburt Field observes National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush
The 1st Special Operations Wing will be curtailing all non-combat related operations on Dec. 5, 2018, in accordance with the National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush. The day of mourning allows federal employees to join the rest of the nation in remembering the 41st president of the United States. The final … read more
Governor honors utility workers and others for Hurricane Michael response
Governor honors utility workers and others for Hurricane Michael response
Today, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized utility lineman who responded to Hurricane Michael and helped restore power to hundreds of thousands of families and businesses. Governor Scott and the Florida Cabinet also issued the following resolution thanking all Hurricane Michael responders, including local governments, first responders, utility providers, federal partners, … read more
Escambia County Legislative Delegation Sets Public Hearing
Escambia County Legislative Delegation Sets Public Hearing
Members of Escambia County’s state legislative delegation will hold a public hearing from 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, December 17, at Pensacola State College’s Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio, located at 1000 College Boulevard. Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on proposals for the 2019 Regular Session of … read more
American Legion invites high school junior recruits for Boys State
American Legion invites high school junior recruits for Boys State
American Legion Post 0382 in Navarre is inviting young men in this year’s junior class as recruits for Boys State, which will take place June 16 – 22, 2019. Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 and is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school … read more
American Legion speech contest offers shot at scholarships
American Legion speech contest offers shot at scholarships
High school students of Navarre have been invited by Post 382 of The American Legion to compete in the 81st Annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. This year’s program will be held on January 12th at 1pm at Post 382. This is a multi-level contest where students first compete at the Post level, … read more
FHP announces holiday sobriety checkpoint
FHP announces holiday sobriety checkpoint
The Florida Highway Patrol today announced it will be conducting a “Comprehensive Roadside Safety Checkpoint”, Friday, December 14, 2018. The Roadside Safety Checkpoint will begin at 8:00 p.m. and conclude at 12:00 a.m. The checkpoint location will be in front of 3880 North 9th Avenue, in Escambia County. There will be approximately thirty (30) uniformed … read more
