#SaveTheBreeze plans Halloween kick-off event to help Gulf Breeze businesses
#SaveTheBreeze plans Halloween kick-off event to help Gulf Breeze businesses
Catherine Minshull, founder of the #SaveTheBreeze effort to plan activities to help Gulf Breeze businesses survive closure of Pensacola Bay Bridge, met yesterday with City of Gulf Breeze leaders. Minshull says the City is supportive and working with her on a Halloween kick-off event. “The Halloween Kick Off Event is still in the planning stages. … read more
6-month repair planned expected for Pensacola Bay Bridge
6-month repair planned expected for Pensacola Bay Bridge
After a multi-layer inspection and assessment by the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) statewide team of bridge experts, FDOT announced today, Thursday, October 1, that the recommended repairs to the damaged areas of the Pensacola Bay Bridge will take approximately six months to complete, weather permitting. Once repairs are complete, all four lanes will be … read more
Santa Rosa County residents need volunteers for storm cleanup
Santa Rosa County residents need volunteers for storm cleanup
Civic and faith-based groups are needed to help Santa Rosa County residents struggling with manpower needs following Hurricane Sally. Volunteers are needed to cut and remove trees, tarp roofs, clean yards and perform other physical tasks for the county’s more vulnerable citizens. Organizations may register at www.crisiscleanup.org now and will be fast-tracked for approval. Registration … read more
South Santa Rosa News adds “always free” online issue
South Santa Rosa News adds “always free” online issue
We’d like to welcome Tom Sexton as our new Creative Director! Tom has facilitated a request many readers have expressed – to see the full version of each week’s newspaper online. As always, South Santa Rosa News is completely free online and in print! We’ll soon be adding a tab at the top of our … read more
New Statewide Number to Report Crime Tips Announced
New Statewide Number to Report Crime Tips Announced
Attorney General Ashley Moody today joined the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers to announce a new statewide number for the anonymous citizen reporting process. Starting today, anyone can report tips about a crime from anywhere in the state anonymously by dialing **TIPS (8477). Currently, each of Florida’s 27 regional Crime Stoppers uses separate, local phone … read more
DeSantis announces Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Sally
DeSantis announces Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Sally
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the first Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan has been approved for a business impacted by Hurricane Sally. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will provide the loan to Brett Hinely, owner of Bluewater Bay Marina in Niceville, Florida. The loan was approved in a short, four business day … read more
SRC Health Department School Quarantines Spur Protest
SRC Health Department School Quarantines Spur Protest
Photo courtesy Jennifer Letavish Santa Rosa County Health Department’s recommendation for 10-day quarantines for students who test positive and 14-day quarantines for students exposed to COVID-19 will remain in place for now – despite parents protesting before the September 27 Santa Rosa County School Board Meeting. During the meeting, about 15 parents and students spoke … read more
Peanut Butter Challenge collects peanut butter for low-income families
Peanut Butter Challenge collects peanut butter for low-income families
Since peanuts are one of the major crops grown in Santa Rosa County – and peanut butter is a great protein – UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa is holding their annual Peanut Butter Challenge Oct. 1 to Nov. 25 to feed local families in need. Collected peanut butter will be distributed through several agencies and … read more
‘Road’ Raiders slogging through tough streak
‘Road’ Raiders slogging through tough streak
Regan Rudzki (left) and Abbey Nebarez team up on the block against Pensacola Catholic Monday. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Except their first game, the Lady Raiders volleyball team has spent a lot of time on the bus traveling to away games. Coach Ryan Davenport admits that scheduling just fell that way. But they’re getting ready … read more
FWC announces fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf
FWC announces fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico to open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1. During this season, private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in … read more
