Ever since Kye and Selena Keenam became the full-time guardians of their grandson, Sawyer Johns, in 2019, they have had their hands full. Johns, 7, has Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a condition that causes seizures and developmental delays. He also has cortical visual impairment (CVI), meaning he is partially blind but can see high-contrast images.
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Pensacola Bay Mini-Golf Melee brings community leaders, scouts together
While it wasn’t the Masters at Augusta, Georgia, there plenty of excitement in the air for the first ever Pensacola Bay Mini-Golf Melee. The mini-golf event, put on by the Gulf Coast Council of Scouting America’s Pensacola Bay District, brought together a variety of local organizations and leaders from Escambia and Santa Rosa County for friendly competition and to raise funds for local Scouting activities.
Newest update shows latest on projected path for storm
September 23, 2024 | 5 p.m. The National Hurricane Center released an update on Tropical Cyclone Nine, likely-soon-to-be Hurricane Helene. The storm is now projected to be a major hurricane when it hits land. The storm’s eye is still projected to hit east of Santa Rosa County.
Animal Services closing shelter dog adoptions until September 30 due to illness
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is temporarily closing all dog adoption operations at the shelter facility until Monday, September 30 due to an autoimmune illness called Mycoplasma cynos.
Phase 1B of Eglin Reuse Project underway, underground piping being installed
While work on Phase 1A of the Eglin Reuse Project continues, Phase 1B of the project is underway.
FDOT’s Rail Safety Week highlights Florida’s new first-in-the-nation Rail Safety Coalition
During the last week in September, the Florida Department of Transportation and its partners in the railway industry joined forces to recognize Rail Safety Week, which served as a reminder of the ways the state of Florida can collectively prevent tragedies around trains and railroad tracks.
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Navarre couple receives ‘Quilt of Valor’
Michael and Rachel Coggins, both Navarre residents, recently received a special quilt made by Santa Rosa Quilters Guild on behalf of Quilts of Valor on Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church. Michael and Rachel are husband and wife.
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announces finalists for grants
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, an organization of philanthropic women who offer grant funding to local nonprofits, has announced the finalists for this year’s round of grants. The grant recipients will be announced next month.
Navarre couple receives ‘Quilt of Valor’
Michael and Rachel Coggins, both Navarre residents, recently received a special quilt made by Santa Rosa Quilters Guild on behalf of Quilts of Valor on Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church. Michael and Rachel are husband and wife.
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announces finalists for grants
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, an organization of philanthropic women who offer grant funding to local nonprofits, has announced the finalists for this year’s round of grants. The grant recipients will be announced next month.
Navarre couple receives ‘Quilt of Valor’
Michael and Rachel Coggins, both Navarre residents, recently received a special quilt made by Santa Rosa Quilters Guild on behalf of Quilts of Valor on Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church. Michael and Rachel are husband and wife.
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