Voucher expansion going to DeSantis
Moving Florida a step closer to a major expansion of school vouchers, the Senate on Monday passed a measure that would widen eligibility for taxpayer-funded aid to send children to private schools.
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Down but not out: Navarre takes aim at district tournament run
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Though Navarre’s baseball team is just 7-13 on the season, head coach Chris Williams knows from experience that a district title isn’t out of reach.
Two years ago, the Raiders entered the district tournament with a sub.500 record but went on to win the championship, stunning Niceville for the title.
Vaping regulation bill backed in Senate
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
The Florida Senate on Monday passed a plan that would regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes and raise the state’s legal age to use tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
County: Soundside Hollow developer bypassed inspection process
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in News.
On a sunny morning early this week, a handful of workers moved concrete blocks around a large pile of fill near the Santa Rosa Sound.
Carnival celebrates students in military families
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Community.
Joe Simmons has moved around quite a bit in his life. It comes with the territory of being in a military family.
He’s lived in Alaska, Utah, Virginia and Florida.
House backs ban on ‘disability’ abortions
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
After an often-emotional debate, the Florida House on Friday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would prevent doctors from performing abortions that women seek because of tests showing that fetuses will have disabilities.
Stiffer code violations under consideration
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in News.
County staff will be meeting individually with county commissioners for their input on increasing the civil penalties for violations of an environmental nature.
Currently, the stiffest penalty is $300 for a first-time violation, even those that have a major environmental impact.
Illegal dumping focus of law enforcement investigation
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in Santa Rosa County.
Offers begin to roll in for young Navarre football standout
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Zavier Hamilton has just gotten off the phone with Auburn and his latest offer is a done deal. The Tigers wouldn’t mind having the 6-foot, 200-pound versatile athlete on their roster come the fall of 2024.
That offer is one of three the Navarre Raider freshman has received from a big-time program.
Speeders beware: Off-duty deputies may be coming for you
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in News.
Santa Rosa County is likely to be paying off-duty Santa Rosa Sheriff’s deputies to patrol a stretch of neighborhood roadway heavily traveled in the months since the Pensacola Bay Bridge closed for repairs.