A possible green algae bloom in East Bay, discovered earlier this week, is being monitored by environmental officials. Escambia County’s Marine Resources Director collected samples to be sent to St. Petersburg for testing to confirm the type of algae. Taylor Kirschenfeld, Escambia County senior scientist and department director, said there was no indication of fish…… MORE
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FUTURE SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Santa Rosa County School Board has voted to move forward with purchasing 63-acres of land off Woodbine Road in Pace for 1.6 million dollars that could be the future site of two new schools. School Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick, said two to three schools will be needed in the Pace area in the next 10…… MORE
SCHOOL THREATS INCREASING
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice said the number of school-related threats has steadily increased over the last three years. In 2016-2017, 629 Florida youths were charged with school threat-related offenses, 687 in 2017-2018, and 779 in 2018-2019. A new public awareness campaign Tuesday called, “It’s No Joke”, is aimed at addressing school threats made…… MORE
MISLEADING VOTER INFORMATION
Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections, Paul Lux, is warning citizens about misleading mailings. These mail-outs often include Florida Voter Registration Applications with information already filled out and come from the Voter Participation Center and the Center for Voter Information, organizations not associated with the Florida Division of Elections or the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections.…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY INMATE CHARGED
A woman already incarcerated in the Okaloosa County Jail is facing additional charges for attacking another inmate. Jail officials said that on September 7th, 37-year-old Misty Shelby began arguing with the victim and making racial comments about the victim’s family and children, then spit on her and hit her in the face and chest. She…… MORE
MILTON FATAL POLICE SHOOTING
Milton Police say a man was shot and killed by police officers yesterday morning after he stole a dump truck in Milton and then rammed a Milton police patrol car and a Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office patrol car. Chief Tony Tindell said the dump truck was stolen from The Other Place gas station on Dogwood…… MORE
ALABAMA FIRE WARNING ADVISORY
A burn ban was issued Tuesday within the city limits of Atmore, Alabama, and the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability of for wildfires. Although the state…… MORE
VAPING RETAILERS MEET WITH GAETZ
Local vaping retailers met with Congressman Matt Gaetz’s staff to try and stop a ban on flavored vaping products. They met at the Congressman’s office behind closed doors for nearly an hour hoping to convince Gaetz’s team of the benefits of flavored products and take their message to Washington. President Trump and some lawmakers want…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY DRUG BUST
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office say deputies from the Narcotics Unit seized around 2,000 grams of methamphetamine and over 80 grams of heroin while serving a search warrant at a Destin condominium. Deputies seized two gallon-sized bags filled with methamphetamine. Another gallon-sized bag was filled with heroin. 29-year-old Stephannie MacNew has been charged with trafficking…… MORE
MEXICO BEACH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Mexico Beach leaders have approved a proposal for the Bay County Sheriff’s Office to take over law enforcement for the city police department during a special meeting on Tuesday. A standing room crowd of residents preferred to keep the police department and were against the council voting yes on the proposal. The sheriff’s office has…… MORE
