Aug 7, 2024
Are you ready for back to school?
With Santa Rosa County District Schools returning Aug. 12, students and their families may have questions regarding where to find information such as calendars, registration links, start and dismissal times and much more. Here are some key dates, times and links to help your family get ready.
Aug 7, 2024
Bit-Wizards earns top 5 spot on Florida Trend magazine’s best companies list
Bit-Wizards, a managed IT company based in Fort Walton Beach, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” for its 15th consecutive year. The annual “Best Companies To Work For In Florida” list featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories.
Aug 6, 2024
Beach restoration work to begin Nov. 27, last through January 2025
The long-awaited restoration of Navarre Beach, which was originally supposed to take place last year, is finally happening. According to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District, the restoration project was awarded to Manson Construction at the bid price of $11,491,462.
Aug 6, 2024
Firefighter cadet program returns for second year
Have you ever thought about what goes into being a firefighter?
Aug 5, 2024
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue boat makes debut
The Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District held a christening event to debut their new rescue boat. The boat, which is 25 ft. and 8 inches long and 8 and a half feet wide, will be used in rescue scenarios in Santa Rosa Sound and, if need be, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Aug 5, 2024
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office sending hurricane help to Lafayette County
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced that it will be sending personnel and supplies to Lafayette County to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Debby’s landfall. The agency will be leaving the Sheriff’s Office at 2 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 5).
Aug 5, 2024
Flame On: Holley Navarre Fire District holds car fire demo at end of cadet program
Holley Navarre Fire District held its second annual summer cadet program this past week and this weekend. As part of the program, cadets had the opportunity to witness a car fire demonstration from firefighters with HNFD. Pictures by Navarre Press reporter Hansen Hasenberg.
Aug 5, 2024
Casey’s Acquires CEFCO Convenience Stores
Casey’s General Stores announced in a press release on July 26 that it is purchasing Fikes Wholesale, which owns 198 CEFCO Convenience stores.
Aug 5, 2024
Santa Rosa County designated a Space Florida Academy School District
Representatives from Santa Rosa District Schools, as well as Santa Rosa County officials, ventured to the Kennedy Space Center Aug. 1 for a special recognition from Space Florida, the aerospace economic development agency for Florida.
Aug 2, 2024
Gulf Coast Council, Scouting America hires new scout executive
Following an extensive selection process, Gulf Coast Council, Scouting America has chosen Stephen Williams to serve as its next Scout Executive.