Inaugural flight from DC lands at VPS
Inaugural flight from DC lands at VPS
Photo courtesy Okaloosa County Information Office The inaugural regular direct flight of an American Airlines jet from Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport took place Friday, May 4. The inaugural flight, which has been planned for months, means Eglin’s military personnel and civil servants now have a hassle-free, daily-direct commute to … read more
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers to hold the 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers to hold the 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, the letter carriers of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will join forces to help Stamp Out Hunger in our community. In its 26th year, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) annual food drive has grown to be the largest national single-day effort that benefits millions of Americans who struggle … read more
Hundreds of sharks observed at Navarre Beach
Hundreds of sharks observed at Navarre Beach
Photo by Romi White: Angler Brady White helps pull up a shark over the railing at Navarre Beach Fishing Pier Hundreds of sharks have been spotted over the past few days, feeding just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico from Okaloosa Island to Pensacola Beach. Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh reports the sharks … read more
Deputy recovering after being struck by vehicle
Deputy recovering after being struck by vehicle
A Santa Rosa County cop is recovering after being struck by a vehicle driven by Cody Aaron Hobbs, 25, of Jay. Hobbs was booked May 2 into Santa Rosa County Jail on multiple charges, including DUI, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and hit and run. Santa Rosa County Deputy Brian Middleton observed Hobbs, … read more
Apply for alligator hunting permits
Apply for alligator hunting permits
Alligator hunt permits Since 1988, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has offered hunters the opportunity to take part in its annual statewide recreational alligator harvest that always runs Aug. 15 – Nov. 1. These special night hunts provide a hunting adventure unlike any other. Alligators are a conservation success story in … read more
Fighting to save lives
Fighting to save lives
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh fights against rough surf to launch the department’s jet ski during a May 2 training with Santa Rosa County Lifeguards Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh assumed his new position January 5 and started pushing for life safety changes aimed to reduce the number of drownings at … read more
Operation Spring Cleaning nets 24 pounds of drugs
Operation Spring Cleaning nets 24 pounds of drugs
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson today announced his agency worked with 35 other Sheriff’s Offices throughout the state, targeting high crime and narcotics areas during Operation Spring Cleaning, which resulted in nearly 5,000 arrests, including 52 local arrests. “We did a great thing by getting people and drugs off the street,” Johnson said, pointing … read more
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
