Bear Family Foundation plans donation to help new $1.5M Big Brothers Big Sisters facility
Bear Family Foundation plans donation to help new $1.5M Big Brothers Big Sisters facility
The Bear Family Foundation will announce a gift to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida 30th Anniversary Campaign at a March 28 press conference at the future home of Big Brothers Big Sisters located at, 1320 Creighton Road. During the event guests will be able to tour the new facility, located … read more
Accounts set up to help beloved local deputy who suffered a stroke
Accounts set up to help beloved local deputy who suffered a stroke
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Robinson, a school resource officer at Milton High School who lives in Navarre with his wife and five children, is recovering from a stroke, and the community is rallying support for him and his family. “There is an account set up here at Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union,” … read more
Cops seize THC-laced gummy bears and brownies
Cops seize THC-laced gummy bears and brownies
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson this morning announced his agency had made a drug bust which included THC-laced gummy bears and brownies and THC “budder” wax used for the production of edibles. Johnson said some of the drugs target minors and a total of three similar cases were involved. “This is targeting juveniles,” he … read more
New hotel and supermarket could prompt U.S. 98 traffic signal at Ortega Street
New hotel and supermarket could prompt U.S. 98 traffic signal at Ortega Street
The Santa Rosa County zoning board on Thursday evening will discuss a request from developers who plan to build a retail center, including a hotel and an Aldi supermarket, on U.S. 98 at Ortega Street. However, the development may require installation of a traffic signal — a cost which could add hundreds of thousands of … read more
Navarre pedestrian killed in accident on 87 South
Navarre pedestrian killed in accident on 87 South
The Florida Highway Patrol has announced that a 49-year-old Navarre woman was killed around 8:35 a.m. this morning while walking on the paved shoulder of Highway 87 S in East Milton. Per FHP, a red 2000 Dodge Dakota truck driven by Christian Hunter Clemons, 17, of Milton, was traveling north on Highway 87 within the … read more
Public input sought on suicide prevention and drug abuse in Santa Rosa County
Public input sought on suicide prevention and drug abuse in Santa Rosa County
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Workgroup is inviting the community to a March 20 public forum to discuss risk factors, protective factors, and potential solutions to address the growing trend of suicide and drug abuse in Santa Rosa County. This is an opportunity for the community to get involved by contributing ideas, feedback, and … read more
Man suffers broken nose requiring surgery at Navarre party
Man suffers broken nose requiring surgery at Navarre party
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched March 3 to Eglin Air Force Base Hospital in reference to a battery that occurred at 2129 Calle De Castelar in Navarre. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the victim, who stated his friend, Cody Bijarro, 22, intentionally struck and choked him against his will. … read more
Island Authority issues Spring Break safety reminders
Island Authority issues Spring Break safety reminders
Famed for its soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere, Pensacola Beach has long been a favorite, family-friendly beach destination that locals cherish and newcomers embrace. The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is striving to keep it that way this Spring Break. “Every year Pensacola Beach becomes more popular as a Spring … read more
Local business to host cookouts for Healing Paws for Warriors
Local business to host cookouts for Healing Paws for Warriors
S & L Buildings in Midway will host two cookouts for Healing Paws for Warriors on Saturday, March 30 and Saturday, May 18. The cookout fundraisers will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at S & L Buildings office, located at 5302 East Bay Boulevard. Owner Stan Pollock is a veteran dedicated to … read more
National military hero inspires local airmen
National military hero inspires local airmen
Retired Master Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers speaks to 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen March 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Deslauriers, a former Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician, was the guest speaker during the squadron’s monthly professional development meeting. He told the Airmen his harrowing Air Force story and the resiliency it took to … read more
