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The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is notifying the public of a red tide bloom near James Lee Beach in Destin. Some people may have mild and short-lived respiratory symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation similar to cold symptoms, according to Thursday’s press release.

Although no solid date has been given, Santa Rosa County officials have been told that recycling will likely resume the first two weeks of October. Service was discontinued temporarily after a July 15 fire at Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s recycling facility.

That is where Santa Rosa County’s recyclables are taken for Waste Pro’s customers in unincorporated portions of the county. 

Although the county commissioners have not increased the county millage rate in over 30 years, citizens were worried about a “sneaky tax” as the commissioners approved the fiscal year 2022 budget Sept. 22.

A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents and businesses located on the south side of U.S. Highway 98, between Sound Haven Court and Sunrise Drive.

The Board of County Commissioners voted to accept a bid to purchase 50 acres of the Northwest Florida Industrial Park at I-10 from Santa Rosa County.

The Holley by the Sea Board of Directors encouraged two of its member-led organizations to continue planning for the future.

The Santa Rosa County School District has updated its COVID protocols to reflect an emergency order issued Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.

Effective immediately, schools shall allow parents or legal guardians the authority to choose how their child receives education after having direct contact with an individual who is positive for COVID 19.

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola continued to decline over the past week, according to a press release from the medical group.

The Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) held its monthly board meeting on Tuesday night at the board room of HNWS building. This month’s meeting spanned nearly 30 minutes compared to August’s 8-minute meeting.

The present home of the flea market is moving forward to become the future home of a three-story high school in Midway. The purchase of the 35-acre parcel of land was voted on and approved by Santa Rosa County School Board Sept. 21.