Feb 29, 2024
Ascension Sacred Heart named top 50 cardiovascular hospital in U.S.
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has been named as one of the nation’s 50 best cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI, marking the seventh time the hospital has been named on the prestigious list.
Feb 28, 2024
Hurlburt Field to relocate fuselage trainer to Cannon Air Force Base
Hurlburt Field will be relocating a Cabin Only Fuselage Trainer (COFT) to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, on March 1, 2024. The move is set to start at approximately 6:00 a.m. from Hurlburt’s perimeter gate and may impact traffic for some early-morning commuters near the installation at that time.
Feb 28, 2024
Jorgenson accepts Milton’s offer
Randy Jorgenson is back on the job. The Milton City Council and Jorgenson agreed to a six-month consulting contract Tuesday and the retired former city manager said he’ll start Thursday.
Feb 27, 2024
Great white shark washes ashore on Navarre Beach
On Feb. 23, a great white shark washed ashore on Navarre Beach. The sight of a 15-foot shark, particularly a species as famous as the great white, garnered much attention on social media and throughout the Navarre community.
Feb 26, 2024
Milton offers Jorgenson 6-month contract
The Milton City Council voted 5-2 Monday to hire Randy Jorgenson on a six-month consulting contract to serve as interim city manager, the position from which he retired in September.
Feb 26, 2024
Navarre Beach Lifeguards welcome 13 new guards, get ready for season
With Spring Break just a few weeks away, Navarre Beach Lifeguards are getting ready. The beach safety outfit recently welcomed 13 newcomers.
Feb 26, 2024
Sheriff: TruNarc narcotics analyzers improve safety, testing accuracy
The dangers of fentanyl have been well documented. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), overdoses from opioids like fentanyl are the leading cause of death in adults aged 18 to 45. Northwest Florida’s Medical Examiner’s Office (district one) was named #1 in per capita opioid deaths in the state last year.
Feb 23, 2024
Milton calls special meeting Monday to consider Jorgenson contract
The Milton City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday to discuss proposed terms of a contract to hire former City Manager Randy Jorgenson, who retired from the city in September, as a consultant.
Feb 23, 2024
Eglin project Phase 1A to expand with change order
The Eglin Reuse Project, also known as the Santa Rosa Reuse Project and the Eglin RIBs Project, is currently in Phase 1A. Land on Eglin Air Force Base is being cleared and prepared for the eventual arrival of a Holley Navarre Water System spray field.
Feb 22, 2024
Local Air Force Junior ROTC programs compete in first-ever drill competition held on Hurlburt Field
Dozens of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets gathered inside the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 10, 2024. The cadets hurried to inspect their service dress uniforms and prepare for the day of drill competitions ahead.