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Status of Santa Rosa school safety in wake of Uvalde

Written by Gail Acosta on June 10, 2022. Posted in News.

It was Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Berrendo Middle School in the small rural town of Roswell, New Mexico. It was a chilly day, so the students were waiting for the first bell in the gymnasium.

Kim Featherstone, now a Milton resident, was on duty that morning as a teacher. She was eating oatmeal before her first class, and her gut was pulling her to the gym.

Bus stop changes coming to Santa Rosa

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on June 9, 2022. Posted in News.

Starting this fall, students in Santa Rosa County may have to walk farther to get to their bus stop.

Restaurant paints over ‘mural’ that violates county’s sign ordinance

Written by Ken Garner on June 9, 2022. Posted in News.

When is a mural NOT a mural? When it’s a sign, according to Santa Rosa County.

Some patrons were upset last week after Pedro’s Taco & Tequila Bar at 3095 Gulf Breeze Parkway painted over a depiction of three skeletal women declaring “We Make Fresh Tortillas.”

County OKs using East Milton site for schools

Written by Ken Garner on June 2, 2022. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday approved using 150 acres in East Milton for educational facilities, clearing the way for two new schools to be built on the property despite concerns about traffic and stormwater infrastructure.

Santa Rosa Animal Services starts process of helping large case of unsocialized dogs

Written by Staff Reporters on June 1, 2022. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) has stepped up to take on a large case in the community that involves over 50 medium-sized unsocialized dogs. Over the last week, SRCAS has been working with a homeowner in the community to trap as many dogs as possible to receive a health check, spay/neuter and updated shots.

Severe storms possible, sand available at four locations within the county

Written by Staff Reporters on May 25, 2022. Posted in News.

Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding, particularly of low lying and urban areas, is possible beginning today, Wed., May 25, through the evening of Thurs., May 26 along with a tornado threat through Thursday morning, according to the US National Weather Service in Mobile.

There is also a high risk of rip currents along Navarre Beach through Friday night. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents to monitor local weather reports and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.

Workshop explains new county website

Written by Staff Reporters on May 8, 2022. Posted in News.

The county held an open workshop for the community on Wednesday, April 27, to explain the new MyGovernment Online website that Santa Rosa will be utilizing.

Cailyn Hamstra announced as Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2022. Posted in Education.

The Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) announced Cailyn Hamstra at Gulf Breeze High School as the 2022 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Wednesday afternoon, May 4. She was selected from a field of 35 educators with three or less years of teaching experience who were honored at this event. The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation presented Hamstra with a $500 award.

Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office to hold Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 23, 2022. Posted in News.

After two years of not being able to offer the class, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy is set to be back on May 26.

The Academy, which is a 10-week program, offers an exclusive look at the Sheriff’s Office and the work that they do. It is just for Santa Rosa County residents.

Santa Rosa Medical Center gains ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation

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

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Santa Rosa Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain.