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Santa Rosa County was awarded a $50,000 grant for improvements at Navarre Park, and the Navarre Chamber Foundation is providing an additional $5,000 toward the effort.

Maj. Dusty Cook is in his second year as a pilot for the Blue Angels’ Hercules C-130 aircraft, Fat Albert.

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.

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.

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) employee Sgt. Ted Roy pre-filed July 6 to run for Santa Rosa County Sheriff.

SAFER Santa Rosa is asking county citizens to participate in a study to help determine community resiliency at the individual level.

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.

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.

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. 

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.