Mar 5, 2024
Commission OKs underground fuel tanks in wellfield protection zone
Trust the science. That was the message shared by Santa Rosa County commissioners who voted last month to allow underground fuel tanks in the county’s water wellfield protection area.
Mar 4, 2024
Need for speed
Jack Moffa made his way around the track for nearly an hour on a windy February morning at Five Flags Speedway, the hum of an electric race car built by fellow Navarre High students serving as the soundtrack for the day.
Mar 1, 2024
Children’s Missions Outdoor Fun Day planned March 16
Area Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action and Children in Action groups are invited to participate in a Children’s Missions Outdoor Fun Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Camp Paquette in the Blackwater River State Forest. To register and for more information, go to flbaptist.org/events.
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.