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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).

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.

Casey’s General Stores announced in a press release on July 26 that it is purchasing Fikes Wholesale, which owns 198 CEFCO Convenience stores.

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.

Following an extensive selection process, Gulf Coast Council, Scouting America has chosen Stephen Williams to serve as its next Scout Executive.

After 32 years in the fire service, Jonathan Kanzigg is retiring. For the last 16 years, Kanzigg has been known as “Chief” by his colleagues at Midway Fire District and throughout the county.

Ahead of the potential landfall of Invest 97L, a tropical wave, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-156 (Emergency Management – Invest 97L) declaring counties throughout Florida under a state of emergency. These included Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.

Two challengers for Elizabeth Hewey’s seat faced off in a forum on July 24 at East Bay K8 School in Navarre.

The long-awaited Holley fire station is set to arrive sometime in April. That’s according to Holley Navarre Fire District Chief Kevin Lewis, who recently led a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Station 44. The ceremony took place Tuesday, July 30 at 3993 Highway 87 S, across the street from Holley Assembly of God.

The candidates for Santa Rosa County superintendent of schools were only asked one question about teacher retention and recruitment during the July 24 forum at East Bay K8 School.