Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Fireworks Safety Message
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Fireworks Safety Message
As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and Navarre Fire Departments encourage you to be safe and observe the law in Florida regarding the possession and use of sparklers and fireworks. Although you can find a wide variety of fireworks at stands in … read more
Free rapid HIV testing now available in Santa Rosa County
Free rapid HIV testing now available in Santa Rosa County
Good Samaritan Clinic has partnered with the Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation to provide a free rapid HIV testing site in South Santa Rosa County. “While we’ve always offered free medical services to those in need, HIV testing will be free and open to the public,” said Colton Boney, HIV/Hep C program director for the clinic, … read more
Santa Rosa volunteers and projects needed for United Way’s Day of Caring
Santa Rosa volunteers and projects needed for United Way’s Day of Caring
United Way of West Florida’s 27th annual Day of Caring will take place Friday, October 4. But so far no Santa Rosa County volunteer groups, agencies or schools have yet to sign up to participate, according to organizers. Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer in Santa Rosa County on with any agency or school that signs … read more
Local equestrian group aims to aid disabled vet’s sick child
Local equestrian group aims to aid disabled vet’s sick child
An equestrian group in East Milton is hosting a benefit barrel race for the child of U.S. Army disabled veteran Chris Bishop, a Department of Defense firefighter/paramedic assigned to NAS Whiting Field. Bishop’s 8-year-old daughter, Addalynne, suffers from coronary heart disease (CHD), dysautonomia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a heritable connective tissue disorder. “Racing for Addalyne’s Heart” … read more
Navarre Incorporation presentation set for July 12 chamber breakfast
Navarre Incorporation presentation set for July 12 chamber breakfast
Jonathan Cole with Navarre Area United, Inc., the group undertaking the new effort to incorporation Navarre, will be guest speaker at the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s July 12 monthly breakfast. “This is a great opportunity to learn about the timeline for this new bid, learn who is behind it and what their goals … read more
Four species of sea turtle nesting on Eglin’s beach
Four species of sea turtle nesting on Eglin’s beach
Alone in the dark, she crawls her way on shore and begins to dig into the sand. She digs a chamber and begins to drop eggs, two and three at a time. To camouflage her eggs, she throws sand with her flippers, then back into the sea, this scene occurs here annually by various species … read more
New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil
New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil
The U.S. Navy today christened its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), during a ceremony in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. Representative Ken Calvert of California delivered the christening ceremony’s principal address. Kate Brandt, Google’s sustainability officer, served as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, Ms. Brandt christens the … read more
Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force
Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today named Senator Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola) as Chair of the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Originally appointed to the Task Force by Senate President Joe Negron, Senator Broxson will begin a one-year term as Chair on July 1, 2019. “I am pleased to appoint Senator Broxson as the Chair of … read more
Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park
Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park
Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Caitlin Love pictured with Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech at Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony The new ADA-friendly pavilions, restroom facilities with showers, parking spaces and other much-anticipated enhancements in Navarre Beach Marine Park are complete! The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners along with … read more
Milton City Council shows support for cemetery volunteers
Milton City Council shows support for cemetery volunteers
Milton’s Committee of the Whole met last Thursday to discuss local cemetery issues and other matters. The meeting began with the Milton Benevolent Cemetery asking to change their name to be just the “Milton Historic Cemetery.” This did not happen at Thursday’s meeting, but many cemetery-oriented motions were discussed and passed. That cemetery’s board also … read more
