Department of Health urges Floridians to quit smoking during 44th Annual Great American Smokeout
Department of Health urges Floridians to quit smoking during 44th Annual Great American Smokeout
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County is encouraging Floridians to use Tobacco Free Florida’s free tools and services to make a plan to quit smoking for the American Cancer Society’s 44th annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21. Tobacco Free Florida aims to educate Floridians on the various free quit resources available … read more
Rep. Williamson announces student art competition
Rep. Williamson announces student art competition
Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson has announced that the “Why I Love Northwest Florida” art competition deadline is at 5 p.m., on Thursday, November 21. To nurture an interest in civics through creative expression among elementary students, Williamson established the “Why I Love Northwest Florida” art competition. The program, which is currently in … read more
Pregnant maid was tortured and imprisoned by Escambia man
Pregnant maid was tortured and imprisoned by Escambia man
State Attorney Bill Eddins has announced that on October 25, 2019 Kenneth Dauine Swanger entered a plea of guilty to charges of Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder, Attempted Second Degree Murder, Kidnapping to Inflict Bodily Harm or Terrorize the Victim and Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Person. Swanger will be sentenced by Circuit Judge Jan … read more
WIC hours change at Department of Health’s Midway clinic
WIC hours change at Department of Health’s Midway clinic
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County is changing the hours WIC clients will be seen at the Midway clinic, located at 5840 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Beginning Friday, November 1, the WIC office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Clients will be seen by appointment … read more
Two bears killed by vehicles in two separate incidents on 87 S
Two bears killed by vehicles in two separate incidents on 87 S
Photo courtesy Thomas Nichols Two black bears were killed by vehicles on Hwy. 87 S this morning in separate incidents. According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, a 480-pound male black bear was struck and killed on Hwy. 87 S just south of Gordon Evans Road in Holley. The dead bear was observed … read more
Gulf Breeze beats clock, Pace
Gulf Breeze beats clock, Pace
After weather delayed the Gulf Breeze and Pace game for nearly a week, Gulf Breeze hosted Pace on Monday and beat the Patriots 24-23 thanks to a last second field goal. Gulf Breeze (3-6) was originally scheduled to play Pace (3-6) on October 18, but multiple delays caused the game to be played on October … read more
Navarre mom busted for DUI with three-year-old child in car
Navarre mom busted for DUI with three-year-old child in car
McKayla Brooke Marsh, 23, of Navarre, was booked October 26 into Okaloosa County Jail, following a traffic stop. She’s facing not only a DUI charge but also a third-degree felony count of child neglect because her three-year-old child was in the vehicle. An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office followed the silver 2004 Hyundai for about one … read more
Eglin announces flight and boat operations which may cause noise
Eglin announces flight and boat operations which may cause noise
Residents may experience aircraft noise when the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group conducts boat operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and operations over Eglin’s east and west land ranges, Nov. 4 to 7. Ground-based smoke simulators will be activated on Eglin’s eastern range, just east of Choctaw Beach, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico … read more
FDLE offers Halloween safety tips
FDLE offers Halloween safety tips
With Halloween festivities ramping up and countless children planning to go trick-or-treating next week, FDLE reminds families to stay safe in the coming days. Know where your children are, who they are with, and how to contact them. Ensure they know how to contact you as well. Make sure that young children are accompanied … read more
Falling Waters State Park designated as State Geological Site
Falling Waters State Park designated as State Geological Site
Raina White, daughter of South Santa Rosa News Publisher Romi White, pictured October 26 at the roughly 100-foot sinkhole, which is home to the tallest waterfall in Florida. The stream drops 73 feet to the bottom, per FDEP, and the volume of water fluctuates with rainfall amounts. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection on October … read more
