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Larceny case against former Santa Rosa County educator still ongoing

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 20, 2025. Posted in News.

The legal case against Kelly Short, the former educator and administrator who resigned from Santa Rosa County District Schools following an investigation into alleged mishandling and stealing of district funds, remains ongoing.

Santa Rosa County nonprofits among finalists for IMPACT 100 grants

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 17, 2025. Posted in Community.

Fifteen nonprofit organizations from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were named finalists for the 2025 IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s grants.

Flesh eating bacteria a concern in Santa Rosa County, across Florida

Written by Staff Reporters on September 16, 2025. Posted in Community, News.

So far this year, 25 cases of Vibrio Vulnificus — a bacterium sometimes referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria” — have been reported in Florida, including five in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties.
Santa Rosa Medical Center, one of the major care providers in the area, has treated several of the cases in their own facilities.

Fee increases coming to Santa Rosa County

Written by Madison DeVito on September 15, 2025. Posted in Beach, News.

At the Sept. 8 Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners discussed raising fees across Santa Rosa County—including on boats, parks and facility rental fees and animal services fees. Consensus across these discussions made it clear, such fee costs in the county would be going up. During the Sept. 11 commissioner meeting, the new fees were approved.

Sheriff’s Office: Opioid-related deaths down 66% in Santa Rosa County since 2023

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 26, 2025. Posted in News.

Just a few years ago, Northwest Florida was ground zero for Florida’s opioid crisis. Now, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, drug overdoses and deaths have seen a sharp decrease.

FWC seeking help from the public regarding bear found shot in Santa Rosa County

Written by Staff Reporters on August 25, 2025. Posted in News.

On July 25, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a report of a deceased bear found on Lovewood Drive in Navarre in Santa Rosa County. The bear had been killed by a gunshot wound to its side.

Santa Rosa County Navarre Community Access Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study virtual project update

Written by Staff Reporters on August 19, 2025. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County is undergoing a PD&E Study in an effort to create a Navarre Community Access Road. A virtual project update is currently available online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/1033/Navarre-Community-Access-Road.

Santa Rosa County Mosquito Control director talks mosquito reduction

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 18, 2025. Posted in News.

Mosquito activity can be year-round in Florida, but is especially prevalent during the spring and summer months as temperatures rise and rainfall increases.

To curb the prevalence of these pests, Santa Rosa County has a Mosquito Control department. The department monitors mosquito activity in the county, works to reduce sources from which mosquitoes spawn and sprays pesticides in various parts of the county to address the insect.

Sand bags available at four locations in Santa Rosa County

Written by Staff Reporters on July 15, 2025. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County may experience heavy rainfall resulting in flooding from Invest 93L. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Mobile Office, local impacts will be dependent on whether this system stays near the coastline or stays out over the Gulf and may include:

A look at leash laws in Santa Rosa County

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 11, 2025. Posted in News.

With the growth of Santa Rosa County’s human population comes an influx of pets, such as cats and dogs.

To keep pets, and their owners, in check, the county has leash laws enforced by Santa Rosa County Animal Services. The leash laws pertain to various areas of the county, namely in population centers such as Navarre, Midway, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Pace and Jay.