Investigation underway after person dies shortly after arrest
Investigation underway after person dies shortly after arrest
Detectives with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office are currently working an active and ongoing death investigation. On 7/5 at approximately 9:00pm, deputies located and arrested an individual who was a suspect in a felony grand theft, burglary, and criminal mischief investigation. Shortly after being taken into custody, the individual began to have a … read more
New Commander at Eglin 96th Test Wing
New Commander at Eglin 96th Test Wing
Col Scott A. Cain’s family pin general officer stars to his uniform during his promotion ceremony July 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Cain was promoted to the rank of brigadier general prior to taking command of the 96th Test Wing at a later ceremony that day. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Heather Stacy) The 96th … read more
Eglin lease offer could finally stop the discharge of effluent into Santa Rosa Sound
Eglin lease offer could finally stop the discharge of effluent into Santa Rosa Sound
After nearly three decades in the works, a plan to stop the discharge of treated effluent into Santa Rosa County is coming to fruition. Since the late 1990s Santa Rosa County has worked to find an alternative discharge for effluent from the Navarre Beach wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). A proposed 200-acre lease site located north … read more
Drone activity prohibited during the Pensacola Beach Air Show
Drone activity prohibited during the Pensacola Beach Air Show
For the safety of all spectators and air show participants, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is requiring the public suspend all flights of unmanned aircraft, or drones, during the air show hours of the Pensacola Beach Air Show week, July 11-13. Due to the safety risk involved, if a drone is sighted within the … read more
State record flathead catfish caught in Yellow River
State record flathead catfish caught in Yellow River
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.3 pounds, measuring 47 inches long, with a girth of 34.25 inches, caught by angler Marvin Griffin from Santa Rosa County. Griffin caught his flathead catfish on rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River. “I wasn’t … read more
Students Working Against Tobacco seeks new members
Students Working Against Tobacco seeks new members
The Santa Rosa County Chapter of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), Florida’s statewide youth organization, is recruiting new members, grades 6-12. SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future. The mission of SWAT is to mobilize, educate, and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. SWAT’S purpose … read more
First-come, first served alligator permits available now
First-come, first served alligator permits available now
Phase IV of the application process for Statewide Alligator Harvest Permits is now open! Permits are issued on a first-come first-served basis. Even those people who were issued a permit in a previous phase can purchase additional permits during Phase IV. Visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com to see what permits are available and login to your account to apply. The … read more
Red Faces, White Noses and Blue Waters
Red Faces, White Noses and Blue Waters
July is all about beaches, burgers, and America. When enjoying Florida’s white sand beaches, it is easy to fall victim to the sun’s harmful rays. Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays is an important step in preventing cancers, age spots, and wrinkles. Many people have heard of UV, or ultraviolet, rays but do not … read more
National Seashore Releases Environrmental Impact Statement for Personal Watercraft Use
National Seashore Releases Environrmental Impact Statement for Personal Watercraft Use
The National Park Service will release the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Personal Watercraft (PWC) use at Gulf Islands National Seashore this Friday, July 5. Members of the public can view the FEIS online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/guis-PWC-EIS starting Friday. The FEIS incorporates research regarding the impacts of PWC use on water, air, soundscape quality, and submerged aquatic … read more
United Way of West Florida announces Santa Rosa County grant winners
United Way of West Florida announces Santa Rosa County grant winners
United Way of West Florida (UWWF) has announced the 14 nonprofit agencies in Santa Rosa County that will receive $107,000 in grant funding for the upcoming year. As Santa Rosa County agencies are introduced to United Way of West Florida’s Community Investment process, funding awarded this year will be allocated directly to the respective organization … read more
