Feb 13, 2024
Carjacking leads to high-speed chase through Okaloosa, Santa Rosa counties
A Destin man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase on Highway 87 S in Santa Rosa County and along I-10 up to mile marker 48 in Okaloosa County Monday, February 5.
Feb 12, 2024
PSC’s online RN to BSN Program ranked among best by U.S. News and World Report
Pensacola State College’s online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing) Program continues to be ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report.
Feb 12, 2024
County to consider installing state’s largest U.S. flag
Installing Florida’s largest American flag in Santa Rosa County would display its residents’ patriotism, honor the military and veterans, and attract tourists, County Commissioner James Calkins told his colleagues at two Board of County Commissioners’ meetings last week.
Feb 9, 2024
Saving lives one training at a time
In the present era, schools across the nation have been affected by heinous crimes. In response, one Airman is dedicating their time by imparting valuable knowledge with the goal of making a positive impact in at least one person’s life.
Feb 8, 2024
Local vet organizes community cleanup day
You can’t spell community without unity, and for Joe Cooper, a retired Air National Guardsman, that’s what he is all about.
Cooper has called Navarre home for the past year and is the organizer of the 2024 Spring Clean-up and Navarre Citizen’s Social, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 8, 2024
Collins resigns as Milton’s city manager
Milton City Manager Scott Collins, who began his duties in October, submitted a letter of resignation to the Milton City Council and Mayor Heather Lindsay by email on Wednesday.
Feb 7, 2024
Working without contract since October, Santa Rosa teachers still at negotiating table with district
Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE), the union representing teachers and other instructional staff in Santa Rosa County schools, has been at the negotiating table with Santa Rosa District Schools for the past five and a half months trying to agree to terms for a contract for the 2023-24 school year.
The two sides have been through eight negotiation sessions with no end in sight. One of the most recent sessions was held Jan. 18.
Feb 5, 2024
School buses crash on Highway 98 near Sunrise Drive
A bus bound for West Navarre Primary School Monday morning, Feb. 5, didn’t make it to its destination. Instead, the bus, filled with 24 kindergarteners, first graders and second graders were involved in a collision with another school bus, which had no children in it at the time.
The crash left the buses and the children stuck on the side of Highway 98 for over half an hour. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 98 and Sunrise Drive in Navarre.
Feb 5, 2024
County officials address community about past, future budget
Throughout the first two months of 2024, Santa Rosa County staff, namely those who oversee the budget, have been attending various community meetings to discuss the budgetary process, what the county’s budget has looked like and, most importantly, what future plans for county spending might be.