Santa Rosa County 4-H crowns district speech champs
May 1, 2024
Around 75% of people have a fear of public speaking. While many people might dread having to speak or give a presentation in front of an audience, it is a skill necessary to develop for a person’s wo…
West Navarre Intermediate class chosen by NASA to plant ‘moon tree’
April 30, 2024
Something interstellar has taken root at West Navarre Intermediate School. On Friday, April 26, a handful of students got to be a part of history when they planted a seedling “moon tree.”
Interdisciplinary team of UWF faculty help write the rules on cancer prevention in Florida
April 26, 2024
An interdisciplinary team of faculty from the University of West Florida has served as the program evaluation team for the Florida Department of Health’s Cancer Prevention and Control Implementation…
Construction Career Days offers students hands-on experience
April 25, 2024
In recent years, the state of Florida has pushed for greater educational opportunities for trade and vocational training. On April 16 and 17, students from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton…
Raider Games set for April 19, need donations
April 16, 2024
A Galaxy far, far away will be a little closer to home for Navarre High School’s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students this April.
On Friday, April 19, Bennett C. Russell Stadium, where the…
Sodexo out, Chartwells in as food vendor for Santa Rosa Schools
April 12, 2024
Since 1997, Sodexo has been the food vendor for Santa Rosa District Schools, supplying food and drink to students across the county. On Thursday, April 11, the district announced the longtime partner…
Up on Williams Creek
April 4, 2024
Just a few hundred yards from Holley Navarre Middle School lies Williams Creek, which runs from wetlands near Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Holley to Santa Rosa Sound.
UWF College of Business gets new name with legacy gift from The Bear Family Foundation
March 29, 2024
On Friday, March 15, University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders announced a gift of $5 million from The Bear Family Foundation, which will rename the UWF College of Business. The college…
Oriole Beach Elementary pupil wins student cooking challenge
March 26, 2024
Outfitted with traditional chef uniforms including toques (chef hats) and double-breasted jackets, a group of six Santa Rosa County students stepped up to the plate to create simple but delicious dis…
Santa Rosa County Rookie Teachers of the Year announced
March 20, 2024
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation invited every school in the Santa Rosa School District to nominate one teacher for the 2024 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year award. All full-time teachers in their t…