Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico fizzles out
Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico fizzles out
The National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory shows an area of low pressure in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico is forecast to degenerate. NHC reduced the chance of formation from 40 percent down to zero percent in its 8:05 a.m. EDT update. “A broad non-tropical area of low pressure located over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico … read more
21 Air Commandos receive Distinguished Flying Cross
21 Air Commandos receive Distinguished Flying Cross
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Air Commandos with the 4th Special Operations Squadron stand at attention during a May 11 Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at Hurlburt Field. 21 Air Commandos from four Spooky gunship crews with the 4th SOS were presented Distinguished Flying Crosses for … read more
Utility board officer resigns amid complaints
Utility board officer resigns amid complaints
Holley-Navarre Water System Treasurer Ricki DeSantis resigned following last night’s board meeting, citing health reasons. DeSantis was facing multiple complaints seeking to remove him and three other board members from office after actions they took resulted in a large cash settlement for a former employee. DeSantis participated in Tuesday’s meeting via phone and had to ask … read more
Free Trolley Service Starts May 25 on Pensacola Beach
Free Trolley Service Starts May 25 on Pensacola Beach
The free trolley service on Pensacola Beach will kick into full swing on Friday, May 25, at 4 p.m., with the start of Memorial Day weekend. The trolley system, funded by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, is free to all riders. Three open-air trolleys will service the beach daily. While one trolley will be running east, another will be running west. … read more
New opiod laws start July 1
New opiod laws start July 1
Columnist Nick McMellon, Pharm.D., Rx Express Pharmacy of Navarre Starting in July, patients and medical providers in Florida will see new opioid laws. This has raised many questions and concerns. Many patients who suffer from chronic pain are concerned about continuing to receive treatment. These new laws limit most opioid prescriptions for acute pain to … read more
Man sought for sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age
Man sought for sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age
Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell announced today that Jason Howard Shirley has an active, no bond warrant for Sexual Battery (offender over 18 victim under 12) and Lewd and Lascivious behavior (offender over 18 victim under 12). The suspect was living in the residence of the victim at the time the incidents occurred. He has worked … read more
No increased organization in low-pressure system
No increased organization in low-pressure system
The National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory hows that a low-pressure system has not shown signs of increased organization during the past 24 hours. However, Governor Rick Scott is urging Floridians to monitor the storm. The 3:45 p.m. EDT update from NHC reduced the chance of formation over the next five days from 40 down to … read more
Free May 22 presentation about opiates and drug use
Free May 22 presentation about opiates and drug use
A community discussion on opiates and the drug use will take place May 22 in Navarre. The presentation is free and open to the public. “This is an opportunity for your readers to ask question and receive information on what is happening in their community. Substance abuse does not discriminate and everyone can be effected,” … read more
Local Baccalaureate programs set for May 24
Local Baccalaureate programs set for May 24
Baccalaureate programs for Navarre and Gulf Breeze High School will take place May 24. The Navarre High School Baccalaureate is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Navarre Conference Center, located at 8700 Navarre Parkway. Organizers say seniors need to arrive at 5:30 p.m. in their cap and gown. Gulf Breeze High School’s Baccalaureate will take … read more
Tropical rains could arrive tomorrow
Tropical rains could arrive tomorrow
Satellite image by GOES16 Okaloosa County Emergency Management and the National Weather service station in Mobile are monitoring a weak low-pressure system in the eastern Gulf of Mexico which appears to be moving toward the north central Gulf and may arrive in our area as early as Tuesday. According to Okaloosa County Public Information Officer … read more
