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Holley Navarre Fire District cadet program gets hands on training

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community.

When the Holley-Navarre Fire District doesn’t have its hands full with calls, some of its firefighters can be found helping a new generation find its footing in the fire service.

Through its monthly cadet program, teens interested in firefighting come together once a month to train, familiarize themselves with equipment and learn more about what it takes to be a firefighter.

Storm rolls through Navarre bringing lightning, high winds, extra work for first responders

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Beach, Community, News.

As a strong line of severe weather made its way through the Navarre area Monday evening, June 23, emergency crews from across south Santa Rosa County had their hands full.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., there were at least five calls for service answered by first responders, namely Holley Navarre-Fire District and Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District. Midway Fire District also ran a call in HNFD’s district at the time.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services to participate in Petco Love Florida MEGA Pet Adoption Event

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community, News.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, a national non-profit working to lead and inspire change for animals, and animal welfare groups across the state of Florida on a shared mission to find homes for 2,000 dogs and cats in shelters. The Petco Love Florida MEGA Pet Adoption Event will take place June 27-29 in Petco pet care centers and local animal shelters.

Preparing for hurricane season with Florida Power and Light

Written by Madison DeVito on . Posted in News.

Florida Power and Light has been working throughout Santa Rosa County to harden the power grid ahead of hurricane season.

“We are planning for storm season year-round,” vice president and general manager of FPL’s Northwest Florida region, JT Young, told the Gazette. “Year-round, we’re in the process of either preparing for the storm by strengthening our grid…or we’re responding to storms, which can occur outside storm season as well.”

Florida AG, U.S. Marshal announce rescue of 60 missing children in Tampa

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Crime, News.

June 23, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined the U.S. Marshal for the Central District of Florida William Berger to announce the rescue of 60 children as part of Operation Dragon Eye in the Tampa Bay Area.

As a result of the multiagency operation, eight defendants were arrested, including one on charges of human trafficking.