Jul 16, 2015
Fat Albert pilot all about thrills
Maj. Dusty Cook is in his second year as a pilot for the Blue Angels’ Hercules C-130 aircraft, Fat Albert.
Jul 9, 2015
Beaches to Woodlands Tour accepting applications through Aug. 5
Applications to participate in the 12th annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County will be accepted through Aug. 5 for the October showcase of events.
Jul 9, 2015
Free shuttle service expanded for air show
It’s that time of year on Pensacola Beach, the much-anticipated Blue Angels weekend. The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is expecting record crowds again, and as always parking will be in high demand. In anticipation, the SRIA is stepping up its free shuttle system on Friday and Saturday.
Jul 9, 2015
Second candidate enters sheriff’s race
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) employee Sgt. Ted Roy pre-filed July 6 to run for Santa Rosa County Sheriff.
Jul 9, 2015
SAFER Santa Rosa encourages survey
SAFER Santa Rosa is asking county citizens to participate in a study to help determine community resiliency at the individual level.
Jul 9, 2015
Woman pleads no contest to aggravated battery on an officer
Amy Lee Giorgio, who was caught on camera dragging a Gulf Breeze Police officer with her vehicle during a January traffic stop, pled no contest Thursday to multiple charges, including aggravated battery upon a law enforcement officer.
Jul 9, 2015
$5K slated for new administrator search
Santa Rosa County Commissioners today are expected to approve a $5,000 proposal from the Florida Association of County Managers (FACM) to help recruit a replacement for long-time County Administrator Hunter Walker.
Jul 2, 2015
Saenger Theatre receives two top honors
The Saenger Theatre has been selected as a 2015 Prime Site Award winner by Facilities Magazine, an entertainment industry magazine for booking agents, promoters and talent buyers. The Saenger will be featured in a special section of the August issue of Facilities Magazine.
Jul 2, 2015
Schools receive an extra $1.8M for military-related students
Four Northwest Florida school districts serving military-related students will receive millions more in state aid next year, thanks to a budget initiative by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach). The special funding was included in the budget approved by Gov. Rick Scott.
Jul 2, 2015
Mentoring program seeks ‘little’ brothers and sisters
For more than 26 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS) has provided professionally supported mentoring services for children, and the organization is currently in need of more “littles” in the Navarre and Gulf Breeze area.