Plan to develop Florida State Parks likely to change after bipartisan backlash
September 4, 2024
The 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative meant to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida State Parks has been met with mixed emotions and backlash since it was announced by the Flor…
Bay Pines HOA community park plan to go before zoning Sept. 12
September 3, 2024
A neighborhood off East Bay Blvd. in Navarre will go before the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board Sept. 12 in hopes of creating a community park.
Woman suing Walton County hospital, claims her husband died after liver removed instead of spleen
August 30, 2024
A local attorney says a woman is pursuing criminal and civil lawsuits against Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Walton County after a surgeon removed her husband’s liver instead of h…
Ceremony held as new Soundside High School reaches construction milestone
August 30, 2024
Soundside High School may not open its doors until 2026, but Santa Rosa District Schools and partner organizations are celebrating a milestone on the road to opening.
Eight men thought they were meeting a 14-year-old for sex, instead were arrested by SRSO during undercover operation
August 29, 2024
Eight men were arrested by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office after a multi-agency internet chat operation where they agreed to meet an underage individual for sex, according to Santa Rosa Coun…
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Investigation into CarShield for Deceptive Sales Practices
August 28, 2024
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Division of Agent and Agency Services into nationwide vehicle service …
Homicide suspect arrested in Santa Rosa County
August 28, 2024
A homicide suspect was arrested on Aug. 26 in Santa Rosa County by Florida Highway Patrol.
From blood donations to bus driving, Daniel Maciel has always tried to make an impact
August 27, 2024
Last year, Daniel Maciel was driving children to school. This year, he’s helping them in the classroom.
LEAD program expanding in district after state recognition
August 26, 2024
This summer, a member of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was honored for his contributions to expanding an anti-drug program in county schools.
Get prepared: Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins this weekend
August 23, 2024
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is encouraging Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s second 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of 2024 runn…