Santa Rosa County School District purchases AEDs
Santa Rosa County School District purchases AEDs
Santa Rosa County School District in partnership with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management, recently upgraded each of their schools and facilities with automated external defibrillators (AED)s. An AED is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart, potentially stopping an irregular heartbeat and allowing a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest. … read more
Bands on the Beach 2019 lineup announced
Bands on the Beach 2019 lineup announced
Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Bands on the Beach, is back in April. The free concert series features performers for every musical taste and is held each Tuesday night, from 7-9 p.m., beginning April 2 and running through October 29. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, Bands on the Beach delivers an eclectic … read more
Clay shoot helps support veteran outreach program
Clay shoot helps support veteran outreach program
A sporting clay shoot is scheduled for March 9 at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center north of Pace to help raise money for activities on Blackwater River State Forest that help veterans through Operation Outdoor Freedom. The event is open to the public and the cost is $75 per shooter whether solo or with teams … read more
Navarre Beach homes to be featured on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt
Navarre Beach homes to be featured on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt
Three Navarre Beach homes will be featured Sunday evening on HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt during an episode entitled “Forever Home on Navarre Beach.” Last July former Navarre Beach residents Jackie & Larry Sims were contacted about including their residence, which recently sold. “They would not let us stay during filming,” Sims told South Santa Rosa … read more
Former Navarre Beach Area Chamber CEO pleads guilty to securities fraud
Former Navarre Beach Area Chamber CEO pleads guilty to securities fraud
Former Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Judy Morehead is facing at least two but no more than 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a securities fraud charge in Alabama. She also faces a fine of up to $30,000 at her March 8 sentencing. Patrick B. Jones III, District Attorney for the … read more
Whiting Field temporarily increases security posture during annual military exercise
Whiting Field temporarily increases security posture during annual military exercise
NAS Whiting Field today announced that Commander, Navy Region Southeast has ordered the increase of security measures at all its activities across the southeastern portion of the United States. “The increased security posture is part of the Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain (CS/SC) exercise being performed at Navy installations across the country. CS/SC is an important annual … read more
Vandals attack NYSA park
Vandals attack NYSA park
Santa Rosa County is seeking the public’s help to curb vandalism at the county-owned park located on High School Boulevard and operated by Navarre Youth Sports Association. “Sadly, the Navarre Sports Complex has been the subject of extensive vandalism for several nights including the slide and zip line,” Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Dave … read more
Bill Seigle new Hidden Creek Golf Course Superintendent
Bill Seigle new Hidden Creek Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Hidden Creek recently announced the hiring of Bill Seigle as the new Golf Course Superintendent. “With great pleasure, please join us in welcoming Bill back to our club and family here at The Club at Hidden Creek,” said Cindy Callen, general manager of the facility. “With extensive experience in the golf industry, … read more
Santa Rosa loses small county funding eligibility before 2020 census
Santa Rosa loses small county funding eligibility before 2020 census
Santa Rosa County no longer qualifies for the Florida Department of Transportation’s Small County Outreach Project grant funding after exceeding the 170,000 population mark — a threshold county leaders did not yet expect to surpass, resulting in a loss of roughly $7.2 million over the next five years. “We anticipated this happening, but were not … read more
Greater Chamber military council to host 33rd Fighter Wing Command Chief
Greater Chamber military council to host 33rd Fighter Wing Command Chief
Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce, Jr., Command Chief for the 33d Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, will be the featured speaker for the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s February 19 Military Affairs Council Luncheon. According to his official biography, Bruce provides enlisted leadership to over 1,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel in … read more
