Red Cross Northwest Florida Urges Residents to Prepare For Hurricane Season
With the 2025 hurricane season beginning June 1, the American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter is stepping up its readiness efforts and calling on residents to do the same during Hurricane Preparedness Week. Executive Director Terri Jenkins said the chapter has been working behind the scenes for months to prepare shelters, stock supplies, and train […]
$400,000 Closer to A New Fire Station in Niceville
Niceville secured a $400,000 grant to fund engineering and design work for a planned fire station in the Deer Moss Creek Development. The station will address the needs of the city’s growing eastern area, support hurricane preparedness, and improve emergency response times. A timeline for construction has not been announced.
Florida’s Experts Make Their Hurricane Predictions For 2024
Florida State University experts have warned of an exceptionally active hurricane season in 2024, predicting 50% more named storms and multiple major hurricanes. This forecast, supported by Colorado State University’s models and NOAA’s predictions, reflects a significant increase from historical averages. Factors such as the La Niña phase and record-high sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic are driving this anticipated surge in hurricane activity.
Okaloosa County Gets Damage Recap After Storm
Residents of Okaloosa County were jolted awake early this morning as a powerful storm system unleashed its fury across the region. With winds reaching speeds of up to 70 mph and lightning illuminating the sky, the community found itself grappling with the aftermath of nature’s wrath.
