#SaveTheBreeze effort aims to help Gulf Breeze businesses survive bridge closure
#SaveTheBreeze effort aims to help Gulf Breeze businesses survive bridge closure
Cathy Minshull wanted to help Gulf Breeze business, which is suffering due to the diversion of normally heavy traffic to and from Pensacola Bay Bridge following damage to the structure by Skanska construction barges during Hurricane Sally. So she started a Facebook group called #SaveTheBreeze, which in just one day has reached more than 1,400 … read more
Sales underway for first-ever Blue Angels specialty plates
Sales underway for first-ever Blue Angels specialty plates
In order for production of the Florida Blue Angels specialty plate to begin, 3,000 customers must commit to purchasing the plate once it goes into production. This is accomplished by pre‑sale of a voucher that indicates you promise to purchase the plate. Purchasing a voucher not only shows your support for the Naval Aviation Museum … read more
Wahoos Stadium to host October 9 Comedy Zone
Wahoos Stadium to host October 9 Comedy Zone
Now more than ever, you might be feeling like you need a laugh. Join the Blue Wahoos and The Comedy Zone at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Friday, October 9 for a night of 18+ comedy dual-headlined by comedians Dean Napolitano and Shaun Jones. Gates will open at the stadium at 6:30 PM with the … read more
FHP issues crash report on multi-vehicle collision that closed Garcon Point Bridge
FHP issues crash report on multi-vehicle collision that closed Garcon Point Bridge
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a truck and SUV were stopped facing southbound on Garcon Point Bridge when a sedan was hit from behind by a tractor truck, which failed to stop, causing the sedan to strike the rear of the truck. The truck was then pushed forward, striking the SUV. No injuries were … read more
Santa Rosa County’s final public hearing on proposed $166M budget is Tuesday
Santa Rosa County’s final public hearing on proposed $166M budget is Tuesday
Santa Rosa County staff at 6 p.m, Tuesday, September 29 will present the fiscal year 21 budget to the board of county commissioners for approval in the final public hearing at the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton. The total budget of $165,935,810 represents a 6.84 percent decrease from last fiscal year. No increase in property taxes are … read more
DeSantis praises Trump Administration Actions to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
DeSantis praises Trump Administration Actions to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
South Santa Rosa News File Photo Governor Ron DeSantis today commended President Donald Trump for critical steps taken to expand access to safe and affordable prescription drugs. Under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a rule and … read more
Florida Schools Moves Up to Third in National Ranking
Florida Schools Moves Up to Third in National Ranking
Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement according to a new 2020 Quality Counts report by Education Week. This is a move up from 4th in 2019 and the highest ranking ever in K-12 Achievement for the Sunshine State. Florida’s K-12 Achievement grade also improved to B-, which is higher than the nation’s … read more
Be “BearWise” this fall, secure garbage and other foods as bear activity increases
Be “BearWise” this fall, secure garbage and other foods as bear activity increases
Photo by Romi White Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood. In the fall, Florida black … read more
Crewman Sentenced for Stabbing Ship’s Captain off Coast of Pensacola
Crewman Sentenced for Stabbing Ship’s Captain off Coast of Pensacola
Robert Lester Odom, 47, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced on Friday, September 25, to 40 months in federal prison after having pled guilty to the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm. The sentence was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. “This … read more
Stripes hosts Oct. 9 book signing for American Hero and Silver Star Recipient
Stripes hosts Oct. 9 book signing for American Hero and Silver Star Recipient
Ryan Hendrickson, a Green Beret who was awarded a Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest award for valor, has authored a book about his experiences on the battlefield, and Stripes Pub & Grill in Navarre is hosting an October 9 book signing for him. “Tip of the Spear” is the inspiring true story of Sergeant First … read more
