Historic Former School District Complex to be Developed into Apartments
Historic Former School District Complex to be Developed into Apartments
The Milton City Council Tuesday evening voted to approve the redevelopment of the former Berryhill School and Santa Rosa County School Administrative Complex located at 6751 Berryhill Street. The project, led by Pensacola construction firm Whitesell-Green, will transform the historic building into approximately thirty-five, high-end, furnished, studio apartments to be marketed towards flight students and … read more
Local School Administrators Shuffled and Promoted following Election
Local School Administrators Shuffled and Promoted following Election
Santa Rosa County District Schools have seen some shuffling since former Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick and other long-time administrators retired. Dr. Karen Barber was elected to replace Wyrosdick, and Patti McKnight has been promoted into Dr. Barber’s former position, Director of Federal Programs. Pending school board approval tomorrow, BJ Price will be leaving his job as … read more
Florida’s Attorney General Takes Aim at Facebook’s “Monopoly”
Florida’s Attorney General Takes Aim at Facebook’s “Monopoly”
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody today took action against Facebook, Inc. for its anticompetitive business practices. The court action alleges that the company has and continues today to illegally stifle competition to protect its monopoly power. The lawsuit alleges that, over the last decade, the social networking giant illegally acquired competitors in a predatory manner … read more
Pier sea turtle rescue program ranks top in state
Pier sea turtle rescue program ranks top in state
Pier staff and anglers pictured rescuing a large Loggerhead using a rescue net designed to aid large sea turtles by Center volunteer Ralph Agnew. Photo courtesy Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is known for scenic views of and fishing opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico. However, it’s also building … read more
Pensacola to receive COVID-19 Initial Vaccines for Department of Defense
Pensacola to receive COVID-19 Initial Vaccines for Department of Defense
Today, the Department of Defense announced its deliberate and phased plan to distribute and administer initial and subsequent allocations of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department continues to work closely with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. As one … read more
Gulf Power work could cause Interstate-10 road blockages this weekend
Gulf Power work could cause Interstate-10 road blockages this weekend
Gulf Power will be pulling transmission wire across Interstate-10 in Pensacola on Saturday morning and early Sunday morning as it readies for the Plant Crist conversion to natural gas. Local law enforcement will assist with rolling roadblocks so the project can be completed safely. Gulf Power will be pulling transmission wire, weather permitting, across Interstate … read more
Public hearing for Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation set in preparation for 2021 session
Public hearing for Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation set in preparation for 2021 session
Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation members Representative Jayer Williamson, Representative Alex Andrade and Senator Doug Broxson have scheduled a public hearing for Thurs., Jan. 21, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission Chambers located at 6495 Caroline St. in Milton. … read more
Navarre woman has a Terrific Tuesday after winning a $1M scratch-off top prize
Navarre woman has a Terrific Tuesday after winning a $1M scratch-off top prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Michelle Anne Law, 34, of Navarre, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.00. Law purchased her winning ticket … read more
Help with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
Help with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched a new community science project aimed at learning more about Florida’s skunk populations. The Sunshine State is home to two species of skunks, the striped skunk and the smaller eastern spotted skunk. Both are thought to be found throughout the state and biologists are hoping to involve … read more
South Santa Rosa concerned over proposed wellfield protection area change
South Santa Rosa concerned over proposed wellfield protection area change
All of the potable water for the south end of Santa Rosa County comes from wells in East Milton, which are located in the county’s wellfield protection area. County Commissioners on Thursday evening will vote on a proposed amendment which would reduce restrictions within that area, and it’s causing concern for south Santa Rosa residents … read more
