Rabies alert issued for Santa Rosa County
Rabies alert issued for Santa Rosa County
UPDATE: According to Santa Rosa County, the rabid fox was in the East Gate Road area in Milton The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a rabies alert for all of Santa Rosa County. The alert is in response to a report of a positive test result for rabies … read more
Piech discusses proposed expansion of services with Waste Pro
Piech discusses proposed expansion of services with Waste Pro
Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech during a virtual town hall meeting this evening provided an update on the commission’s impending vote to expand contracted services with Waste Pro, allowing the company to service the entire county for a period of five years. Previously Emerald Coast Utilities Authority provided waste services for certain … read more
School district answers COVID-19 questions leading up to 2020-2021 school year
School district answers COVID-19 questions leading up to 2020-2021 school year
Frequently Asked Questions – Parents A COVID-19 vaccine hasn’t been developed. Why open schools now? The decision to open schools was made with the Florida Department of Health of Santa Rosa County using guidance from Governor DeSantis, and the Florida Department of Education, the CDC, and the parent survey. Students who are not in school … read more
Three National Credit Reporting Agencies Offering Free Weekly Credit Reports
Three National Credit Reporting Agencies Offering Free Weekly Credit Reports
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to take advantage of the free weekly access to credit reports currently being offered by the three national credit reporting agencies. In response to the widespread economic challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, Equifax, Experian and Transunion are offering this free weekly access through April 2021. “Credit … read more
Governor appoints three local attorneys to First Judicial Circuit Nominating Committee
Governor appoints three local attorneys to First Judicial Circuit Nominating Committee
Kerry Anne Schultz Florida Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday announced the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: Kerry Anne Schultz, of Gulf Breeze, with Schultz Law Group, P.L., received her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma City University and her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. Schultz is appointed for a term ending July … read more
General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Jr. Foundation Inc. Celebrates Signing of Senate Bill 78
General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Jr. Foundation Inc. Celebrates Signing of Senate Bill 78
The Board of the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc. has announced that Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law Senate Bill 78 designating the new bridge across Pensacola Bay the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Bridge. “We thank Governor DeSantis for recognizing our hometown hero, and we especially thank Senator Doug Broxson, … read more
Independence Day Celebration At Blue Wahoos Stadium Postponed
Independence Day Celebration At Blue Wahoos Stadium Postponed
The Independence Day celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium scheduled for Saturday, July 4has been postponed due to public health concerns as COVID-19 cases remain near record highs in Escambia County and the state of Florida. “The health and safety of our fans and staff always comes first,” team president Jonathan Griffith said. “The Fourth of … read more
Gulf Breeze hires County Grants Director as new Assistant City Manager
Gulf Breeze hires County Grants Director as new Assistant City Manager
The City of Gulf Breeze has hired the Santa Rosa County Grants Director as its new Assistant City Manager. Sheila Fitzgerald starts in her position August 17 and will oversee performance management, including the administration of the budget and strategic planning processes. According to the job description, the Assistant City Manager serves as the primary … read more
FWC operation aims to curb holiday boating under the influence
FWC operation aims to curb holiday boating under the influence
FWC promotes education, enforcement for boating under the influence this weekend as part of Operation Dry Water The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement will be promoting awareness and conducting heightened enforcement targeting boating under the influence as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign this weekend. FWC officers … read more
County health department relocates its Milton COVID-19 testing site
County health department relocates its Milton COVID-19 testing site
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) COVID-19 drive-in testing site will move to the Milton Community Center at 5629 Byrom Street. Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Testing will be offered on a first come, first served basis, with no … read more
