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
Traffic stop leads to wanted fugitive arrest on drug charges
Traffic stop leads to wanted fugitive arrest on drug charges
During an August 23 traffic stop, a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy deployed his K-9 around the vehicle and eventually made an arrest for a wanted fugitive for heroin. The officer received a positive alert to a narcotic odor emitting from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle a small baggie containing a white … read more
Florida sends 21 boats to aid Hurricane Harvey victims
Florida sends 21 boats to aid Hurricane Harvey victims
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced he is deploying additional Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and resources to Houston in response to additional requests from Texas for continued emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey. These officers and resources will be assisting with ongoing search and rescue and disaster response efforts. Governor Scott spoke with … read more
SAFER Santa Rosa call to help
SAFER Santa Rosa call to help
SAFER Santa Rosa needs the community’s help to assist two Navarre families. John “Duggie” is a disabled veteran with a disabled wife in the Navarre area. Live in a trailer, need help with some renovations to get it ready for his wife who is returning from a nursing home. Call Dr Gschwind at 450-1071 if … read more
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Tropical depression could be forming in Atlantic
Tropical depression could be forming in Atlantic
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center announced at 7 a.m. at that a low pressure area located off the coast of western Africa has a 70 percent change of formation over the next five days. “This system has become better organized since yesterday, and a tropical depression could form in a few days over the … read more
Arrest after shots fired at strip club
Arrest after shots fired at strip club
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded AUgust 26 to a shots fired call at the Red Rose Gentleman’s Club on Okaloosa Island around 4:15 a.m. The victim stated that a white male in a black truck with an Alabama tag pointed a gun at him and fired several shots after leaving the parking lot of … read more
New low pressure system in northern Gulf
New low pressure system in northern Gulf
In addition to monitoring Hurricane Harvey, the National Hurricane Center is watching an “elongated area of low pressure,” stretching across north-central Florida. Per NHC, the system producing a large area of disorganized cloudiness and thunderstorms, extending from the southwest coast of Florida northeastward into the western Atlantic. “Although some development of this system is expected … read more
