Feb 26, 2025
Curious Apples raising funds for child with cancer
Curious Apples, a day care and voluntary prekindergarten in Navarre, is used to providing care for children and their families, but this time that care is extending far beyond the walls of the business.
Recently, one of Curious Apples’ students was diagnosed with leukemia. Jackson Durward, 4, has been at Curious Apples for over a year and has ingratiated himself with the staff. When the staff at the day care/VPK found out about Jackson’s condition, they knew they had to help.
Feb 25, 2025
Commissioners change course on task force
In an effort to address public concerns about the Citizen’s Land Development Code Task Force, Santa Rosa County commissioner Kerry Smith led the way for the rest of the commissioners to chart a new course for the task force.
Feb 25, 2025
Gulf Coast Guns in legal battle over defaulted loan
Just before noon Tuesday, Feb. 25, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office executed a court order at Gulf Coast Guns in Milton. The order, which was issued by a Judge in Santa Rosa County, dealt with the seizing of items from the gun store.
Feb 25, 2025
Eglin waterways restricted, says 96th Test Wing commander
The waters around Eglin’s main base and range area are now considered RESTRICTED.
The restricted area includes six specific waterways open for ID Card holders and guests with a visitor’s pass only. The posture change comes due to identified emerging air and waterborne threats against defense installations.
Feb 24, 2025
Local churches under economic hardship from fire fees
With tax season in full swing, local churches are facing financial hardship they have never faced before. One local church was charged $16,000 for their non-ad valorem assessment that funds fire districts.
Feb 24, 2025
Growth of the K-8 model school
According to Santa Rosa County Economic Development, Santa Rosa County is the eighth fastest growing population in Florida with 203,752 current residents.
Of current residents, approximately 23.6% are between the ages of zero and 19. With rapid growth occurring in Santa Rosa the school district is forced to contend with ever evolving facility needs.
Feb 21, 2025
Pensacola International Airport announces new nonstop flights
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has announced three new nonstop flights starting later this year. Travelers from Northwest Florida will now have access to destinations like Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
Feb 20, 2025
BREAKING: Fire at Popeye’s restaurant in Tiger Point
A working fire was reported earlier today at Popeye’s restaurant in Tiger Point. Crews from Midway Fire District, Escambia County Fire Rescue and Holley Navarre Fire District responded to the fire.
Feb 20, 2025
No help for Mulat Bayou
The overnight rain Feb. 18-19 brought more red clay down the drainage ways from behind Damon Drive Cottages and fed it into Mulat Bayou. The residents nearby say there are no solutions in sight and no help on the horizon.
Feb 20, 2025
Brothers in Arms: 307th Defenders selected as cadre for Integrated Defense Leadership Course
Barksdale Air Force Base, La. – It’s no accident Tech. Sgt. Anfernee Morgan and Staff Sgt. Gage Babbs earned simultaneous cadre positions this year at the Integrated Defense Leadership Course, an Air Force Reserve Program that prepares Security Forces personnel for combat environments.