96 townhomes planned for U.S. 98
96 townhomes planned for U.S. 98
The property included in the zoning board request is noted by the black and white dashed lines The Santa Rosa County zoning board on July 9 will discuss a request by Forest Bay Estates, LLC to rezone existing Single Family Residential property to a proposed Highway Commercial Development and to allow the development of 96 … read more
Rehabilitated sea turtles rescued from Navarre Beach released near Grayton Beach
Rehabilitated sea turtles rescued from Navarre Beach released near Grayton Beach
Dr. Rebecca Wells, Gulfarium’s Veterinarian and Bob Blais, Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center Volunteer carry Mahogany to the shore for release. The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E. Center successfully released six rehabilitated sea turtles early Tuesday morning, June 30th, 2020 at Grayton Beach State Park off of East County Highway 30A. All six of the rehabilitated sea turtles fell victim … read more
New K-8 school proposed on U.S. 98 near Dave’s Oyster Bar
New K-8 school proposed on U.S. 98 near Dave’s Oyster Bar
Santa Rosa County District Schools is seeking a conditional use to allow an educational institution in Single Family Residential zoning and Planned Business district zoning areas. The matter will go before the county zoning board at 6 p.m. on July 9. The planned site for a future K-8 school, which could serve 1,200 students, is … read more
Biggest ever July 4 celebration at Wahoos Stadium
Biggest ever July 4 celebration at Wahoos Stadium
The annual Independence Day celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium will return in 2020 bigger than ever before with the addition of a Movie Night to complement the area’s largest fireworks show. In partnership with Hancock Whitney Bank, Covenant Care, and Cat Country 98.7 FM, the team will show the American baseball classic film The Sandlot … read more
Former FSU students and University of Florida football player indicted
Former FSU students and University of Florida football player indicted
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging seven defendants with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, 17 counts of bank fraud, and 8 counts of aggravated identity theft. The indictment was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. The defendants named in this indictment are: • Kh’lajuwon Amari Murat, … read more
County seeks input on spending its $32M in CARES Act money
County seeks input on spending its $32M in CARES Act money
Santa Rosa County is expected to receive roughly $32 million in CARES Act funding aimed to aid local economic recovery related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, is the largest federal stimulus package in U.S. history, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on June 10 … read more
Pensacola Police Officer and wife named 2020 Bigs with Badges’ “Big of the Year”
Pensacola Police Officer and wife named 2020 Bigs with Badges’ “Big of the Year”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida today announced that Pensacola Police Officer David Partrick and his wife Jennifer have been named the 2020 Bigs with Badges’ “Big of the Year.” The couple was surprised at the station by Pensacola Police Department leadership, BBBSNWFL staff and their Little Brother’s family. David and Jennifer’s match with … read more
Man sentenced for stealing trade secrets and online extortion of Pensacola company
Man sentenced for stealing trade secrets and online extortion of Pensacola company
Timothy J. Smith, 43, of Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment late Wednesday afternoon in the United States District Court in Pensacola on charges of theft of trade secrets and interstate extortionate communications. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentencing today. During the trial, a jury … read more
Fierce advocate for families seeks to be next Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent
Fierce advocate for families seeks to be next Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY DR. KAREN BARBER, REPUBLICAN, FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Karen Barber for 33 years has been working with students and their families while building up her expertise as a teacher, community leader and administrator. She is passionate about educating children and uniquely qualified to … read more
Florida Forest Service moves to cash-free system
Florida Forest Service moves to cash-free system
South Santa Rosa News file photo of Krul Lake at Blackwater River State Forest The Florida Forest Service has announced that additional Florida State Forest recreation areas are reopening as the agency moves to an online, cash-free point-of-sale (POS) system. “We look forward to transitioning Florida State Forest recreation sales to a digital platform,” said … read more
