County Commission starts afternoon meeting in January 2021
County Commission starts afternoon meeting in January 2021
The Santa Rosa County Commission is transitioning away from conducting regular business only on Monday and Thursday mornings twice monthly. The new 2021 schedule offers a new afternoon meeting option. “I think it is important for our residents to be involved in and know what their local government is doing and how the processes work,” … read more
Four Appointed to Pensacola State College Board of Trustees
Four Appointed to Pensacola State College Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis last week announced the appointment of Kevin Lacz, Marjorie Moore, Troy Tippett and Julian MacQueen to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Kevin Lacz Lacz, of Gulf Breeze, is a Physician’s Assistant with Regenesis and former Navy SEAL who served two tours of duty in Iraq, where his … read more
OPINION: County Corruption Will Cost Residents Over $24 Million in Water Bills
OPINION: County Corruption Will Cost Residents Over $24 Million in Water Bills
Can you afford to see your water bill double in the near future? Economic turmoil and uncertainty have been constants over the past year. Numerous families in Santa Rosa County are struggling to pay their current bills. Some have lost jobs and dealt with sickness. Many are simply trying to put food on the table. … read more
Five Arrested for Soliciting a Minor for Sex in Okaloosa Sting Operation
Five Arrested for Soliciting a Minor for Sex in Okaloosa Sting Operation
A joint law enforcement sting effort targeting individuals soliciting sex with an underage girl led to five arrests during “Operation Home Alone.” All five defendants are charged with using a computer to solicit a minor, traveling to meet a minor for sex, and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony. They are: … read more
Milton Mardi Gras Parade will take place January 30
Milton Mardi Gras Parade will take place January 30
The Krewe of Airship Pirates teamed up with A&R Custom Tinting in Gulf Breeze, delivering gifts on December 17 to Ronald McDonald House and Santa Rosa Kids House. The Krewe of Jesters have canceled their annual Mardi Gras parade on Navarre Beach due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but The Krewe of Airship Pirates, based in … read more
Homicide Investigation Underway After FWB Man Found Shot Inside Vehicle
Homicide Investigation Underway After FWB Man Found Shot Inside Vehicle
A 9-1-1 call for a medical emergency last night led to the discovery of a shooting victim. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 216 Hickory Street near Fort Walton Beach around 7:46 Tuesday evening. They found 28-year old Kreskin Robinson of Fort Walton Beach inside a vehicle in the driveway of the … read more
Pack the Pirate Ship food drive for Manna December 21 at two locations
Pack the Pirate Ship food drive for Manna December 21 at two locations
South Santa Rosa News File Photo of Krewe of Lafitte on Navarre Beach Krewe of Lafitte, Allen Turner Hyundai, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and Manna Food Bank invite the public to Pack the Pirate Ship with healthy, nonperishable food for our neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Pack the Pirate Ship will be … read more
Selections Made for Inaugural U.S. Space Force Courses
Selections Made for Inaugural U.S. Space Force Courses
The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School convenes the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals Course Jan. 4, 2021. The selection board results were announced Dec. 10. “This important milestone would not have been possible without the vision of U.S. Space Force leaders. The value of agile, disciplined test and evaluation spans all domains, which is why … read more
Owners of NavaED Indicted for Scheme to Steal and Sell Florida Teacher Certificiation Exam Q&As
Owners of NavaED Indicted for Scheme to Steal and Sell Florida Teacher Certificiation Exam Q&As
United States Attorney Lawrence Keefe today announced the indictment of two people in a far-reaching conspiracy scheme to allegedly steal, defraud, and profiteer by cheating the state’s educator testing, certification, and licensing process. The indictment says the couple and employees of their private company repeatedly took staterequired exams in order to memorize the questions so … read more
Santa Rosa County Administrator Moves to add Afternoon Meetings to 2021 Schedule
Santa Rosa County Administrator Moves to add Afternoon Meetings to 2021 Schedule
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced their meeting load, shifting from a biweekly two-meeting format to meeting twice monthly. However, County Administrator Dan Schebler during today’s meeting suggested they add back meetings in 2021, including a new afternoon meeting. District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker stated he’s heard people … read more
