Month: December 2020

HBTS to install cameras around Rec Center

Written by Brian Lester on December 14, 2020. Posted in News.

In response to increased vandalism and suspicious activity, the Holley by the Sea Improvement Association Bulletin has announced new safety and security measures for the Recreation Center.

High-resolution cameras will be installed and maintained around the center, especially around the back pavilions and the west side of the property.

Monday morning sports notebook

Written by Brian Lester on December 14, 2020. Posted in Sports.

Michael Carter had himself a day against the Miami Hurricanes Saturday. The University of North Carolina running back churned out 308 yards to record his second consecutive 1,000-yard season.

Carter’s yard total against the Hurricanes in Miami is the second-most in school history. He also scored two touchdowns and now has five touchdowns in the last two weeks.

Chilly week ahead

Written by Kaitie Kiger on December 14, 2020. Posted in News.

It’s not only beginning to look like Christmas in Northwest Florida, but it’s starting to feel like Christmas, too. Cool temperatures and gusts of wind are in the forecast today, so make sure to grab a jacket before you head out the door.

Photo of the Day

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on December 14, 2020. Posted in Photos.

Don Britt shared this photo of a bald eagle near his home. He said he waited two years to get this shot.

Governor backs sanctions in Walton beach closure cases

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on December 14, 2020. Posted in Florida News.

TALLAHASSEE --- Pointing to what they called “baseless” legal arguments, lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis have urged an appeals court to sanction a Northwest Florida attorney who filed a lawsuit to try to force DeSantis to close beaches to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Check out these pet-friendly holiday events

Written by Staff Reporters on December 13, 2020. Posted in Community.

Join animal services for a festive day of events on Saturday, Dec. 19 as they celebrate the howlidays! All adoption fees will be waived as the shelter’s Christmas gift to you. Masks are required for both events and will be provided if needed

Florida’s electors to cast vote for Trump

Written by News Service of Florida on December 13, 2020. Posted in Florida News.

TALLAHASSEE --- At this point, it seems almost like an afterthought.

Twenty-nine presidential electors will gather Monday in the state Senate chamber and formally put Florida in Republican President Donald Trump’s column.

Court rules officials not in “custodial” relationship with Parkland students

Written by News Service of Florida on December 13, 2020. Posted in Florida News.

A federal appeals court Friday rejected a lawsuit filed by current and former students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who alleged that Broward County officials had a “custodial” duty to protect them from the 2018 mass shooting at the Parkland school. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court decision that sided with a series of defendants, including Broward County, Superintendent of Schools Robert Runcie, former Sheriff Scott Israel and former school-resource officer Scot Peterson.