Carry-on screening increases at VPS Airport
Carry-on screening increases at VPS Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced the implementation of enhanced screening procedures for carry-on luggage as part of an overall effort to raise the standards for aviation security across the country. TSA encourages all passengers to arrive at the airport no less than two hours prior to flight departure for all domestic travel. According … read more
Lunch for a Cause to benefit Marine Science Station
Lunch for a Cause to benefit Marine Science Station
The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a June 7 fundraiser for NW Florida E.D.G.E, the nonprofit organization which oversees the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station and future Gulf Coast Discovery Center, which is planned for construction. “We will have guest hibachi chefs, along with real ones, great food and fun, and an … read more
Springtime spurs activity for Florida black bears
Springtime spurs activity for Florida black bears
As spring temperatures warm, bears are becoming more active, which increases opportunities for conflicts with people. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds Florida residents and visitors they can take steps to reduce negative interactions with bears and other wildlife. “Bears are starting to come out of their winter dens and they’re searching … read more
Two beach volleyball students land scholarships
Two beach volleyball students land scholarships
Local beach volleyball Coach Judd Smith is riding high following news that two of his players have been awarded college scholarships. Olivia Hepworth, a senior at Gulf Breeze High School, will be attending the University of Southern Mississippi and playing volleyball. “I told (Smith) I’d like to attend Southern, and he called the coach. The … read more
School board candidate drops out of race
School board candidate drops out of race
A candidate for Santa Rosa County School board today confirmed they are planning to officially withdraw from the District 5 race. Liz Horton told South Santa Rosa News this morning that she is withdrawing from the race to unseat incumbent Scott Peden. Last week the Santa Rosa Professional Educators announced they were endorsing challenger Wei … read more
FWC approves statewide changes to tripletail and sheepshead management
FWC approves statewide changes to tripletail and sheepshead management
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) during its April meeting in Fort Lauderdale approved several changes to the management of tripletail and sheepshead. The changes will go into effect July 1, 2018, and include: Tripletail: Increasing the minimum size limit from 15 to 18 inches total length. Extending all of the FWC’s recreational and … read more
Teachers’ union announces school board candidate endorsements
Teachers’ union announces school board candidate endorsements
Santa Rosa Professional Educators, the local teachers’ union, today announced their candidate endorsements for school board races: Linda Sanborn, District 1; Kenny Long, District 3; and Wei Ueberschaer, District 5. “Our decision was made based on our evaluation of which candidates would be most aligned with the interests of our membership and would be most receptive … read more
Man arrested for battery after bringing up ex-girlfriends to live-in girlfriend
Man arrested for battery after bringing up ex-girlfriends to live-in girlfriend
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched April 25 to Raleigh Street in Navarre for a battery report. The complainant stated she woke up to find her boyfriend Willie Brown choking her, and she was hiding in a shed behind the house. Upon arrival police could hear a female, later identified as Mitzey Hatcher, yelling … read more
“Nervous” man in Destin turns out to be wanted fugitive
“Nervous” man in Destin turns out to be wanted fugitive
Observant Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a lunch break at a Destin restaurant noticed a man leaving who seemed “nervous” about their presence. Their alertness and follow-up led to the capture of a fugitive from Indiana wanted on multiple felony charges. Deputies noted the nervous man resembled an individual in a “Be On the … read more
Hurlburt to host Kids Understanding Deployment Operations this Saturday
Hurlburt to host Kids Understanding Deployment Operations this Saturday
1st Lt. Eric Dixon, a chaplain with the 1st Special Operations Wing, briefs children on chapel services available to deployed service members during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 22, 2017. Children processed through a deployment line where they received dog tags, shirts and deployment bags. (U.S. Air Force photo by … read more
