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Navarre Community Access Road gets mixed reviews, county still in study phase

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 20, 2024. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Development Services held their first public meeting regarding plans for a Navarre Community Access Road, which if built, will run from Panhandle Trail to Edgewood Drive. The road is being billed as an alternative to Highway 98.

Santa Rosa students given chance to explore career pathways at district expos

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 16, 2024. Posted in Education.

Throughout February, Santa Rosa District Schools held three different career expos across the county for students and families to explore opportunities in various career fields.

February is CTE month, which recognizes the importance of career and technical education in schools around the nation. In Florida, CTE programs are a growing trend.

County Administrator DeVann Cook announces resignation

Written by Ken Garner on February 13, 2024. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Administrator DeVann Cook submitted his letter of resignation to the Board of County Commissioners on Monday.

Carjacking leads to high-speed chase through Okaloosa, Santa Rosa counties

Written by Staff Reporters on February 13, 2024. Posted in News.

A Destin man was arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase on Highway 87 S in Santa Rosa County and along I-10 up to mile marker 48 in Okaloosa County Monday, February 5.

County to consider installing state’s largest U.S. flag

Written by Ken Garner on February 12, 2024. Posted in News.

Installing Florida’s largest American flag in Santa Rosa County would display its residents’ patriotism, honor the military and veterans, and attract tourists, County Commissioner James Calkins told his colleagues at two Board of County Commissioners’ meetings last week.

Santa Rosa teen named vice chair of statewide high school Republican group

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 9, 2024. Posted in Community.

Riley Perantoni, a Gulf Breeze teenager, has made a name for himself at local government and school board meetings in Santa Rosa County. While his focus in many meetings has been to speak out about the need to address fentanyl use and improve drug education, he has also steered in the direction of politics.

Working without contract since October, Santa Rosa teachers still at negotiating table with district

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 7, 2024. Posted in Education, News.

Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE), the union representing teachers and other instructional staff in Santa Rosa County schools, has been at the negotiating table with Santa Rosa District Schools for the past five and a half months trying to agree to terms for a contract for the 2023-24 school year.

The two sides have been through eight negotiation sessions with no end in sight. One of the most recent sessions was held Jan. 18.

County officials address community about past, future budget

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 5, 2024. Posted in News.

Throughout the first two months of 2024, Santa Rosa County staff, namely those who oversee the budget, have been attending various community meetings to discuss the budgetary process, what the county’s budget has looked like and, most importantly, what future plans for county spending might be.

County must ensure sewer service for rapidly growing East Milton

Written by Staff Reporters on February 1, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

If the City of Milton decides it can’t build its new wastewater treatment plant, Santa Rosa County will have to step in to provide services for the rapidly growing East Milton area.

Santa Rosa District Schools increases graduation rate for 2022-23

Written by Staff Reporters on January 24, 2024. Posted in Education.

Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to announce a substantial increase in its graduation rate, reaching an impressive 90.4% for the 2022-23 school year. This marks a remarkable 4.4% surge since 2017, showcasing the commitment and diligence of both students and the dedicated educational community.