Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Henry Benton Sayler, a St. Petersburg resident, recently turned 100 on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Not only is Sayler a decorated World War II fighter pilot and West Point graduate but an accomplished statesman, previously serving as a Florida State Senator. Governor DeSantis’ targeted approach of vaccinating Florida seniors has resulted in 66% of … read more
United Way of West Florida to host Feb. 5 Virtual Day of Caring Event
United Way of West Florida to host Feb. 5 Virtual Day of Caring Event
United Way of West Florida (UWWF) is postponing its 28th Annual Day of Caring event until October 2021 due to COVID-19. However, the agency plans to move forward with a virtual Day of Caring on February 5. The agency says now more than ever, nonprofits and schools need tools and supplies to serve our … read more
$108,000 available for 2021 Sunday’s Child Grants
$108,000 available for 2021 Sunday’s Child Grants
Sunday’s Child hosted its annual Kickoff Event Thursday and has announced that four grants totaling $108,000 will be awarded in 2021. The grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations which place value on diversity, inclusion and equality within the Pensacola Bay Area. Launched in 2014, Sunday’s Child uses a model where individual members or ensembles … read more
Fight’s On To Protect Water Supply
Fight’s On To Protect Water Supply
Carmen Reynolds, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and an award-winning journalist, facilitated a January 20 presentation to explain the concerns over proposed amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan. Photo by Romi White. Santa Rosa County residents and utility companies are voicing opposition after three of five county commissioners supported changing protections for the county’s … read more
Some County Revenues Up Despite Pandemic
Some County Revenues Up Despite Pandemic
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday received an update on the first quarter of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, which started October 1, and there was some good news despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and shortfalls from last fiscal year caused by Hurricane Sally and the Five Mile Swamp Fire. Budget Director Jayne Nichols told the … read more
Former Fish House Chef Takes Culinary Talent on the Road with Taco Del Ray
Former Fish House Chef Takes Culinary Talent on the Road with Taco Del Ray
Chad Gorey, executive chef, pictured at the new food truck located at 5080 U.S. 90 Taco Del Ray is now open in Midway, offering authentic and creative Mexican cuisine. Executive Chef Chad Gorey, an Iraq War Veteran formerly of The Fish House, says he and Sous Chef Louis Reyes have crafted a fun, tasty menu … read more
Commission to Revisit Navarre Bridge Naming on February 9
Commission to Revisit Navarre Bridge Naming on February 9
Tony Hughes, 2018 winner of the prestigious General Lewis H. Brereton Award for outstanding civilian support of the military, has been asked to appear a second time before the Board of County Commissioners on February 9 to further discuss his idea to rename Navarre Beach Bridge and Causeway for the area’s military heroes. Hughes first … read more
Pensacola Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot and Siege
Pensacola Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot and Siege
The Jacksonville Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced today that Jesus D. Rivera, 37, of Pensacola, Florida, was taken into custody at his residence this morning for his alleged role in the riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Rivera is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in … read more
Recall Florida Aims to Enable Removal of Elected County Officials
Recall Florida Aims to Enable Removal of Elected County Officials
Recall Florida, a non-partisan political organization, formed in April 2020 with a mission to enable Florida’s 67 counties to recall elected county officials through the amendment of Florida State Statutes. So far the group has around 2,000 members. Currently only 20 charter counties in Florida have the ability to recall an elected county official. Santa … read more
Jones arrested for illegal access to state computer system
Jones arrested for illegal access to state computer system
Jones turned herself in Sunday, January 17 and told reporters after her release on $2,500 bond Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19 while in jail Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announce the arrest of Rebekah Jones, 31, charged with one count of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer … read more
