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Mar 18, 2024

Public hearing for the Escambia Consortium HUD annual action plan

The Escambia Consortium, comprised of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and Santa Rosa County, will host a public hearing on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 9 a.m. concerning the development of the Escambia Consortium’s 2024-25 Annual Housing and Community Development Plan. The public hearing will take place at the Santa Rosa County Housing Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Suite 201, Milton, FL 32583.

Mar 18, 2024

Lawsuits filed concerning Midway 2021 water crisis fallout

Midway Water System and Brown Construction of Northwest Florida are being sued for their roles in a 2021 incident which allowed raw sewage to flow through a water main. The incident led to a mandatory boil water notice and later a no-water notice was issued.

Mar 16, 2024

Man found guilty of Navarre Beach murder

On February 15, 2024, John Patrick Guillebeau, a 62-year-old from Ellijay, Georgia, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Victor Stephen Trial. On November 14, 2021, Trial was found dead in his residence at the Pearl Condominiums on Navarre Beach at about 5 p.m. He was shot in the back. The […]

Mar 15, 2024

Women’s History Month: Reflect, celebrate, inspire

On March 8, 1857, female textile workers marched the streets of New York City in the first organized strike to protest unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. 53 years later, in 1910, March 8 became International Women’s Day.

Mar 15, 2024

Marine Corps Valkyrie completes second successful mission at Eglin

The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie, an autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed its second test flight Feb. 23 at Eglin.

Mar 15, 2024

Gulf Islands National Seashore fifth most visited National Park site last year

Gulf Islands National Seashore hosted 8.2 million recreational visits, making it the fifth most visited National Park Service (NPS) managed site.

Mar 14, 2024

District approves agreement with Santa Rosa Professional Educators

Santa Rosa County School Board held a special meeting Thursday, March 14, to approve a bargaining agreement between Santa Rosa District Schools and Santa Rosa Professional Educators, the union which represents instructional staff such as teachers. The approved contract will see a 3.87% average salary increase for teachers in the district.

Mar 14, 2024

Uke can do it!

Introduced to Hawaiians by the Portuguese in the 19th century, the ukulele has become a staple of the island’s sound. The unique instrument, which employs four nylon strings around a small, guitar-like body, is also quite popular beyond the 50th state.

Mar 13, 2024

Brother-sister duo in Navarre make and sell bracelets

Bonding time can look different for different families. Some may bond while watching the same movie. Others may find hiking together a quality bonding experience. For the Cantrell family, namely their children, bonding time is all business.

Mar 12, 2024

Santa Rosa Professional Educators continue negotiations with district

Going into their March 6 negotiation with Santa Rosa District Schools, David Godwin of the Santa Rosa Professional Educators said the two sides were at an impasse over a contract for instructional staff. Santa Rosa Professional Educators is the union which represents instructional staff such as teachers in the county’s public schools. While neither side has budged much in contract talks, SRPE brought forth a new proposal to try and garner a compromise with the district.
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