Chief Dan Helms of the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee – also called the Santa Rosa Creek Band – said last week that former Chief Lloyd Hinote is a “hero” to his people and the county.
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the three finalists selected from five semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Christal Bennett, Central School, Rhonda Waters, Milton High, and Angela Fulton, Woodlawn Beach Middle.
The Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed the Cassie Carli Law, sponsored by Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre. The bill would protect at-risk parents in child custody exchanges.
Santa Rosa County Development Services announced Thursday, Jan. 18, that the Town Center Project had withdrawn their rezoning application. Robert “Bob” Benaquis, the owner of TC’s Front Porch and the face of the Town Center Project, will now go back to the drawing board.
James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan last week at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ Jan. 8 committee meeting.
Following a collaborative effort by the district’s Facility Names Committee, comprised of two assistant superintendents, a director, a principal, a parent, and a community member, Santa Rosa County is thrilled to announce the official name for its newest high school: Soundside High School.
The naming process was initiated in December. The committee proposed three potential names: Bayshore High, Midway High, and Soundside High. To determine the final choice, public school-enrolled families from all Santa Rosa south end school sites were invited to participate in a vote.
Following the cancellation of the 2023 Mardi Gras parade, the Navarre Krewe of Jesters are hoping the 2024 iteration of the parade will not only go off without a hitch but will be bigger and better than ever. This year’s theme is ‘music through the decades.’
Freezing rain and ice are road hazards that Florida motorists seldom encounter, but such conditions can and have occurred in the state. Florida Highway Patrol wants you to know what to do by practicing the safe driving rules below:
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker announced today that he has pre-filed to run for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners’ District 1 seat.
