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Despite substitute shortage, ESS confident in first year in Santa Rosa county

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 27, 2023. Posted in Education.

Across the United States, there have been multiple school districts struggling to fill in the gap when teachers take leave or are absent.

Substitutes have been in high demand since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In some states, such as New Mexico, they have had to call on volunteers from the National Guard to help cover classrooms.

Nurse Navigator program launched in Santa Rosa County

Written by Staff Reporters on February 14, 2023. Posted in News.

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 14, Santa Rosa County residents calling 911 may make a new connection with the Nurse Navigation program, an innovative healthcare solution provided through Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Santa Rosa County in conjunction with Santa Rosa County Public Safety.

FWC grant to fund more artificial reef construction in Santa Rosa County

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 13, 2023. Posted in Beach, News.

The waters off Santa Rosa County could see more artificial reefs in the coming years thanks to a new $1.3 million grant. As of 2021, the last time reefs were deployed, there are 557 reef modules in the gulf off Santa Rosa County.

During a Jan. 23 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved the $1.3 million grant, which comes from Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). It was initially awarded during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Buffalo Rock expands into Santa Rosa County

Written by Staff Reporters on January 9, 2023. Posted in Business, News.

Buffalo Rock, the nation’s largest single family-owned Pepsi and Dr Pepper bottlers, announced its expansion into Santa Rosa County.

The Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office (SREDO) announced today the iconic beverage company has agreed to purchase 47 acres of property at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park at I-10 for a new distribution facility.

Semifinalists announced for Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year

Written by Staff Reporters on January 6, 2023. Posted in Education.

Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 35 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Anthea Amos, Central School, Melody Griffin, Gulf Breeze Elementary, Karen Cody, Navarre High, Tanya Metzler, Pea Ridge Elementary, Michelle Tucker, West Navarre Intermediate.

2023: Santa Rosa County faces a busy agenda

Written by Ken Garner on January 5, 2023. Posted in News.

‘Tis the season…for looking to the year ahead. Sandpaper Publishing asked Santa Rosa County Public Information Officer Sarah Whitfield to help us preview the county’s 2023 to-do list. She consulted County Administrator DeVann Cook and Assistant County Administrator Brad Baker to provide the following issues to watch:

Santa Rosa County announces holiday closures

Written by Staff Reporters on December 15, 2022. Posted in News.

Several Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas season. The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system and animal shelter, will be closed for the holidays.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for insurance fraud

Written by Staff Reporters on December 7, 2022. Posted in Crime, News.

A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy was fired after he was arrested for fraud on Tues., Dec. 6.

The arrest came after an investigation into alleged insurance fraud by Corey Jones, 36. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Insurance Fraud with the Department of Financial Services.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host a drive-through microchip clinic

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 30, 2022. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Wed., Dec. 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton.

Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped and the shelter will be closed to set up and run the clinic.

Cans for a cause: Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa County holds food drive

Written by Staff Reporters on November 29, 2022. Posted in Community.

Holley Navarre Intermediate School hosted this year’s Caring and Sharing food drive this year.

The event took place Nov. 19 at the school.