Hurricane Irma forms with 100 mph winds
Hurricane Irma forms with 100 mph winds
The National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m. advisory shows Tropical Storm Irma has developed into Hurricane Irma with sustained winds of 100 mph and higher gusts. The storm is moving WNW at 10 mph with a minimum central pressure of 979 MB. The center of Hurricane Irma is presently located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 33.8 … read more
Hurricane Irma likely to develop today
Hurricane Irma likely to develop today
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Irma, and NHC forecasters predict the storm will likely become a hurricane today. The 4 a.m. update showed the storm moving west at 12 mph with 70 mph sustained winds. “A west-northwestward motion is expected today and tonight, followed by a generally westward motion on Friday,” … read more
Local history book underway
Local history book underway
Early photo of William and Mary Balkum Tolbert. Photo courtesy of Betty Broxson Hawkins. The Holley-Navarre Historical Society announces that a local history book project is underway. Local and former residents and those with connections to the area are asked to submit their photograph collections to be scanned for the historic preservation project. “We’ve excited … read more
Tropical Storm Irma forms
Tropical Storm Irma forms
The National Hurricane Center has issued its first advisory for newly formed Tropical Storm Irma which presently has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. At 9 a.m. CST, the center of Tropical Storm Irma was located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 30.3 West or roughly 420 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Irma is … read more
Remnants of Hurricane Harvey flooding parts of Santa Rosa
Remnants of Hurricane Harvey flooding parts of Santa Rosa
One of the worst flooding disasters in U.S. history is now impacting Santa Rosa County — with eight or more inches of rain possible in some areas. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through this evening, and county officials have announced related road closures. Currently there is a flash flood warning in effect until … read more
New housing development planned for 87 S
New housing development planned for 87 S
A second major housing development has been planned along a one-mile stretch of the Highway 87 S corridor in the Holley near the roadway’s northern intersection with Bob Tolbert Road. Jimmie D. Tolbert, a descendant of a local pioneering family, has agreed to sell off some of his ancestral pastureland fronting the four-lane highway. Buddy … read more
Tropical Storm Irma likely churning toward Florida
Tropical Storm Irma likely churning toward Florida
The National Hurricane Center at 10 a.m. today is expected to issue its first advisory on a developing storm in the Atlantic which became better organized overnight, and forecasters say the system could develop into Tropical Storm Irma. This morning’s NHC forecast increased to 100 percent the chance the low-pressure area would develop into a … read more
Banker robbery suspects still at large
Banker robbery suspects still at large
The Gulf Breeze Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Monday, August 28, 2017 at approximately 10:58 a.m. at the Beach Community Bank located at 60 Northcliffe Drive in Gulf Breeze. The suspect was described as an approximately 35 year old light skinned black male, about 6’2 … read more
Flags at half-staff for Evers
Flags at half-staff for Evers
Florida Governor Rick Scott was in Milton last evening for the visitation service of late Florida Senator Greg Evers, who died August 22 in a vehicle crash near his home in Baker. Evers represented District 2 in the Florida Senate from 2010 to 2016 and also represented District 1, parts of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa … read more
Tropical development odds increase to 90 percent
Tropical development odds increase to 90 percent
The National Hurricane Center’s August 29 update shows that thunderstorms associated with a low-pressure area in the Atlantic has become better organized since yesterday. “Environmental conditions are conducive for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form in 2 or 3 days over the eastern Atlantic. The low is forecast to move generally west-northwest … read more
