Stuff the bus to ensure Santa Rosa County students are better prepared for school
The Santa Rosa County District Schools encourage the public to “stuff the bus” on July 22 to ensure that students in Santa Rosa County are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the upcomi…
Sheriff’s office budget needs met by commissioners
After Col. Randy Tifft of the Santa Rosa Sherriff’s Office presented a need for more staffing to keep the citizens of the county safe, the Board of County Commissioners voted to agreed to approve S…
Tourist Development Office opens Capital Project Funding Cycle
Capital projects are a major driver of tourism to the area for both locals and visitors, benefiting both Santa Rosa County and the project owners.
The Boulevard moves toward residential development
Phase one of the Boulevard construction gains traction as Santa Rosa County Development Services continues to review site plans for the project.
Expect Pensacola Bridge lane restriction
The Pensacola Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction Wednesday, July 21, and Friday July 23 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The lane restrictions will begin at the bridge approach in Gulf B…
LDC adoption meeting postponed
The meeting for county commissioners to adopt the land development code has been pushed back due to an absence of a commissioner.
Call volume stays high in June
Holley-Navarre Fire District had another busy month in June, although the number of calls was down from May.
Stuff the Bus: Okaloosa and Walton County School supply drive
United Way Emerald Coast has partnered with the Okaloosa County School District and Walton County School District to “stuff the bus” with school supplies, ensuring every local student has the tools…
New East Bay K-8 school officially open
After a nearly two-year construction project and many previous years of planning, the new East Bay K-8 school in Navarre is officially open and ready for new students this fall.
Old hospital to house Santa Rosa technical school
A prospective aviation technical school, housed in the former Santa Rosa hospital off Stewart Street, is in the works between Santa Rosa County, the City of Milton and, possibly, the school district.