Aug 11, 2021
Commissioners select interim county administrator
The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners has chosen and approved an interim county administrator to start in that position Aug. 26, the day after current administrator, Dan Schebler, leaves.
Aug 10, 2021
CORRECTED: One-third of county is fully vaccinated
Just 33% of Santa Rosa County residents who can be vaccinated are fully vaccinated, according to Brad Baker, the county’s public safety director. In addition to those 62,393 residents, an additional 13,426 have received the first dose of a vaccination.
Aug 10, 2021
County reaches top 10 in Florida COVID positivity rate
This week saw a 29.5% increase in new case positivity, with 1,118 new cases reported compared to 772 cases the week before. That places Santa Rosa County ninth in the state for positivity rates, behind Okaloosa at 30.4% and Putnam at 29.9%.
Aug 10, 2021
It’s back to school for Santa Rosa County students
Students returned to Santa Rosa Schools Tuesday mostly unmasked, although some educators erred on the side of caution. For the most part, everyone was ready to be there.
Aug 10, 2021
Airline adds nonstop flights to Vegas, Minneapolis
Allegiant has announced nonstop service to Las Vegas and Minneapolis, connecting Destin residents to two of the nation’s most popular destinations. One-way fares may be as low as $39.
Aug 9, 2021
50 years of Navarre Beach ‘heaven’
Though most visitors can’t imagine Navarre Beach with tall sand dunes, small buildings and endless stretches of empty sand, a family from Baton Rouge, Louisiana can’t imagine it any other way.
Aug 7, 2021
Masks recommended for students, not required at this time
Masks are highly recommended for students but not required, according to Saturday afternoon clarification from the Santa Rosa County School district. Officials said they are waiting for additional information from the Florida Department of Education and will notify parents early this week if anything changes.
Aug 6, 2021
County Administrator to ask for early resignation
County Administrator Dan Schebler, who submitted his resignation notice on July 13, will ask the Board of County Commissioners if he can resign prior to his 90-day notice period.
Aug 6, 2021
Recycling services temporarily suspended in Santa Rosa County
Beginning Aug. 16, any material deposited into the blue recycling bin and placed at the curb will no longer be collected until further notice.
Aug 6, 2021
Local man handcrafts 3D cross for church
A cross is typically the centerpiece of a church sanctuary and the focal point when someone walks through the doors.
After Hurricane Sally caused substantial damage to Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC) last September, the church began to revamp their building.