Jun 13, 2024
Dollar General in Navarre closing
A Dollar General store in Navarre will be closing its doors later this year.
Jun 13, 2024
CareerSource ESCAROSA and Santa Rosa Economic Development teaming up for the second annual Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair
CareerSource ESCAROSA in partnership with Santa Rosa Economic Development presents the second annual Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton.
Jun 13, 2024
Write-in’s withdrawal opens superintendent race back up to all Santa Rosa County voters
Barring a last-minute candidate by noon on Friday, the superintendent race in Santa Rosa County will be open to all voters, as a write-in candidate has withdrawn.
Jun 13, 2024
Atlanta tourists top list for out-of-state visits to our area so far this year, says Tourism council
With summer upon us, more and more tourists are flocking to Navarre Beach and the rest of Santa Rosa County to soak up the sun’s rays and find new adventures. At a recent meeting of the Tourism Development Council (TDC), Tourism Development Office (TDO) Director Julie White noted a sharp increase in visitors from one of the largest cities in the south, thanks in large part to the county’s marketing efforts.
Jun 12, 2024
River Birch Road reopens
Santa Rosa County has announced the reopening of River Birch Road in the Midway/Navarre area. Shoulder work will be completed at a later date.
Jun 12, 2024
Safety fence going up along Gulf Blvd.
If you have been on Gulf Blvd. at any point in the past few weeks, you might have noticed work being done along the roadside. Santa Rosa County staff are putting up fencing to keep cars from running over the landscaped area along the multi-use path.
Jun 12, 2024
Cassie Carli Bill officially becomes law
On the afternoon of June 5, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 385 into law. The bill, known as “Cassie Carli law,” will go into effect July 1.
Jun 11, 2024
Airplane donation helps Pensacola State College Aviation Mechanics program take off
Pensacola State College is starting an Aviation Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Power Plant Mechanics (A&P Mechanics) program. To help future students enrolled in the program, Pensacola State College has accepted the donation of a plane from InDyne CEO and President Don Bishop.
Pensacola State College Leadership, the Pensacola State College Foundation, and local and regional partners of the College were present at the donation ceremony, held at ST Engineering’s airframe maintenance facility at Pensacola International Airport. The ceremony was Tuesday, June 11.
Jun 11, 2024
Moms for Liberty chapter chair running for Santa Rosa County School Board seat
There will be two Calkins on the ballot this year in Santa Rosa County.
Jun 11, 2024
Mega Adoption Event
For the first time, Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS), Escambia County Animal Welfare (ECAW) and the Pensacola Humane Society (PHS) are joining forces for the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event, June 28-30.