Cold Massachusetts turtles flown south for recovery
The Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center in Northwest Florida has taken in 12 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles that were recently stranded off the coast of New England during a recent mass cold-stun event.
First responder PTSD benefit claims rejected
More than two years after lawmakers passed a measure to expand benefits for first responders who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, an appeals court Monday rejected a claim because it said a Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crew member did not file it in time.
Local pastor charged with promoting, owning child porn
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested William Dalton Milam, 62, of Milton, on two counts of promoting sexual performance of a child and 25 counts of possession of child pornography. Milam worked as a pastor at a church in Milton.
HBTS to install cameras around Rec Center
In response to increased vandalism and suspicious activity, the Holley by the Sea Improvement Association Bulletin has announced new safety and security measures for the Recreation Center.
High-resolution cameras will be installed and maintained around the center, especially around the back pavilions and the west side of the property.
Chilly week ahead
It’s not only beginning to look like Christmas in Northwest Florida, but it’s starting to feel like Christmas, too. Cool temperatures and gusts of wind are in the forecast today, so make sure to grab a jacket before you head out the door.
Commissioners repeal well protections
Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted Dec. 10 to repeal a key protection for the wells that supply water to the south end of Santa Rosa County, allowing pits to expand and resource extraction to occur over the wells.
Movement underway to rename Navarre bridge after Trump
In honor of departing President Donald J. Trump, Republicans of Santa Rosa County are petitioning county commissioners to rename the Navarre Beach bridge after him.
Without public notice, county splits with attorney
County Attorney Roy Andrews sat quietly at the dais just a few feet from Santa Rosa County’s commissioners as they publicly discussed whether or not to fire him.
Rumors or real? Here are the facts about the bay bridge reconstruction
As State Rep. Alex Andrade addressed constituents, both in person at the Gulf Breeze Community Center and streaming online, during the Pensacola Bay Bridge Town Hall Dec. 2, he spent a most of the evening dispelling rumors about the repair process.
COVID-19 vaccine delayed for Santa Rosa
Roughly 40 million COVID-19 vaccines will be rolled out this month, but Santa Rosa County in not likely to see any of them, according to Santa Rosa Department of Health administrator Sandra Park-O’Hara.










