News Archive

Nearly two years after first breaking ground, Destiny Worship Center’s Navarre campus will open for services Sunday, Dec. 8.

The 2024 annual awards ceremony for the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Santa Rosa County honored local lifeguards and emergency medical technicians (EMT) for their outstanding accomplishments. One local EMT was named the EMT of the Year for the state of Florida.

UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), Feeding the Gulf Coast, and Waterfront Rescue Mission will feed 500 families in Santa Rosa County and 500 families in Escambia County this Thanksgiving holiday. This event is first come, first served with up to two families per vehicle.

The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving:

Matt Gaetz will not be the next U.S. Attorney General. The former Congressman, who recently resigned his post as District 1’s representative to prepare for eventual Senate confirmation hearings, has announced that he will withdraw his name from consideration for Attorney General.

In addition to approving budgets, handling personnel recommendations, and engaging with the public on a variety of matters, the Santa Rosa County School Board enjoys celebrating student achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.

Ryan Blackwell, a survivor of the NAS Pensacola Naval Air Station Terrorist Attack, recently spoke at Baptist Health Care’s annual physician symposium. Ryan recounted his heroic story from the day of the attack on December 6, 2019, that earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Heroism and a Purple Heart.

State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman announced his candidacy for U.S House District 1 Wednesday, Nov. 20. The incumbent State Representative, who recently won reelection, said he is Matt Gaetz’ “natural successor.” 

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.

With Thanksgiving Day here, the Pirates on the Panhandle decided to say thank you in a unique way; They donated a flag.