BoCC selects Parker, Calkins as chairman and vice-chairman for coming year
November 9, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Sam Parker and James Calkins as chairman and vice chairman at its meeting Monday, Nov. 6.
Commissioner Colten Wright, the ou…
Santa Rosa County District Schools unveils new High School building projects
November 7, 2023
Santa Rosa County District Schools has announced its comprehensive building projects, including the construction of the brand-new Southend High School, set to open its doors to students in August 202…
Hwy 87 resurfacing begins just south of I-10
November 7, 2023
This month, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work on a $3.1 million project to mill and resurface State Road 87 S, from Hickory Hammock Road (County Road 184) to Technology…
Battling the cold: Hurlburt Field’s arctic-ready Airmen
November 7, 2023
Hurlburt Field – In an era of ever-evolving challenges and threats, the Airmen of Hurlburt Field’s Mission Sustainment Team are constantly seeking new ways to prepare for the demands of the modern wo…
Florida drought activates SBA Disaster Loan Program
November 7, 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available in Florida and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the dr…
‘One pill can kill’
November 6, 2023
The numbers are staggering. The number of overdoses in northwest Florida, the number of calls to first responders for overdoses, the number of pills laced with fentanyl continues to grow.
Florida Attorney General sues Cox Pools for abandoned jobs
November 3, 2023
Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against a Gulf Coast pool company and its owner for taking large upfront payments from consumers and leaving jobs incomplete. According to an inve…
Matt and Don Gaetz hold rally in Navarre
October 31, 2023
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz was joined by his father, Former State Sen. Don Gaetz, at a rally at Navarre Park Monday, Oct. 30.
Cold weather shelter open
October 30, 2023
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and heatless will open on the nights of Tuesday, Oct. 31, and Wednesday., Nov. 1, at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who want t…
Matt Gaetz changes venue for Navarre event
October 30, 2023
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is holding a campaign rally in Navarre Oct. 30. According to Gaetz’s Office, the rally will be held at Navarre Park by the Santa Rosa County Visitor Center.