Roadwork ahead on these Santa Rosa county highways

Written by Staff Reporters on September 10, 2021. Posted in News.

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Santa Rosa county as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Hurlburt airman opens up about mental health challenges, therapy

Written by Staff Reporters on September 8, 2021. Posted in News.

By Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

When I was a bright-eyed, young Airman eight or nine years ago, one of the first stories I was tasked with writing was about the base mental health clinic. One of the technicians I interviewed kind of hesitantly asked me why I was bothering writing a story about them, but I didn’t understand him.

First responders at scene of fatal accident

Written by Staff Reporters on September 1, 2021. Posted in News.

Medical helicopters have removed multiple patients from a rollover accident at Wallace Lake Road and Chumuckla Highway in the north end of Santa Rosa County. At least one person has been confirmed dead, according to preliminary information from the Florida Highway Patrol.

The accident was called in at 9:41 a.m. and extrication was required.

Pier remains closed day after Ida

Written by Staff Reporters on August 30, 2021. Posted in News.

The Navarre Beach Pier remains closed Monday due to weather conditions. Weather permitting, the pier will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday at regular business hours. The pier gift shop is open and Windjammers on the Pier remains open with limited food service.

Ida impacts close local schools

Written by Staff Reporters on August 29, 2021. Posted in News.

Schools will be closed Monday in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa county due to "widespread lingering" impacts from Hurricane Ida. The closure affects all extracurricular activities. The area is at continued risk due to high wind gusts, tornadoes and significant flooding rain. The decision was made in conjunction with the National Weather Service in Mobile.