Stories by Staff Reporters

Photo of the Day

October 30, 2021

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Heidi Moore. Heidi spotted this giant swallowtail butterfly in her zinnia garden back in September. “It’s so amazing to compare the side view, as it is totally different,” Heidi said.

Former public works director will do same job for Pensacola

October 29, 2021

Amy Tootle has been selected as the new Public Works and Facilities Director for the City of Pensacola. In this role, Tootle will be responsible for the oversight of all operations of the Public Works and Facilities Department, including maintaining city infrastructure such as facilities, streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems and more.

Holley-Navarre Middle School Honor Roll students

October 29, 2021

Holley-Navarre Middle School announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

Waste Pro celebrates shining example of customer service

October 29, 2021

Drivers who go accident and injury-free, provide excellent customer service, have no un-excused accidents and no equipment abuse for three years are awarded with a check for $10,000.

Photo of the Day

October 29, 2021

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Deanna Heikkinen. Deanna took this photo at sunrise while walking on Navarre Beach. “The wind made a gorgeous pattern in the sand,” Deanna said.

Northwest Florida delegation supports state lawsuit over federal vaccine mandate

October 28, 2021

State Senator Doug Broxson (District 1), State Representatives Michelle Salzman (District 1), Alex Andrade (District 2), Jayer Williamson (District 3), and Patt Maney (District 4) join in support of a state lawsuit regarding the federal vaccine mandate for employees of government contractors.

Military detonations expected Thursday

October 28, 2021

The 823rd RED HORSE squadron is conducting monthly training Oct. 28 consisting of approximately six detonations. The detonations may cause residents to hear or feel the vibrations from these charges. The charges will continue throughout the day.

Gulf Breeze lumber company lends big hand to local charity

October 28, 2021

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore recently received a large lumber and hardware donation totaling over $126,000 worth of supplies from locally owned Meredith and Son’s Lumber.

Teachers of the Year announced for county schools

October 28, 2021

Santa Rosa Education Foundation is pleased to announce the 35 nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year.  Nominees were selected by their peers at schools throughout the district.

Public Notice # 2421 – Notice of Change of Land Use – SRC

October 28, 2021

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LAND USE AND INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board and Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings to consider a change of land use and/or rezoning of land areas depicted on the maps within this advertisement. The hearings are scheduled as follows: Zoning Board (to […]