Police issue Bogus AT&T caller scam alert
Police issue Bogus AT&T caller scam alert
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of a scam that has been reported in our area. The victim recently received a phone call and from a caller who claimed he worked with AT&T. The victim said the suspect said he was calling to inform him of an expected service interruption, which … read more
Okaloosa teacher and two aides charged with aggravated child abuse
Okaloosa teacher and two aides charged with aggravated child abuse
A teacher and two aides at a Fort Walton Beach school for children with disabilities are being charged by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office with aggravated child abuse in connection with incidents which took place between September first and November 14th of 2018. In an unrelated case, an elementary school guidance counselor has an active … read more
Special guest planned for 2019 Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival
Special guest planned for 2019 Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival
The Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, Inc. will be hosting the 14th Annual Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival on Saturday, Feb. 9th , starting at 9 a.m. This year’s festival features, Masauoshi Shimizu, a master potter from Wakayama, Japan. The event will be held at the Anagama kiln site, 7507 Buckeye Dr. (on the corner of Highway 87 and Buckeye … read more
NAS Whiting Field marks opening of Navy’s newest outlying landing field
NAS Whiting Field marks opening of Navy’s newest outlying landing field
The Navy’s newest outlying landing field will be open for helicopter training operations beginning Jan. 30, after years of collaboration and hard work by both Escambia County and the U.S. Navy. In an historic agreement, Escambia County will hand over the keys to Navy outlying landing field Site X in Santa Rosa County, thus opening … read more
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras event details announced
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras event details announced
The Navarre Krewe of Jesters has announced details about their upcoming Mardi Gras Ball and 33rd annual Mardi Gras Parade. Both events will feature “Voodoo on the Beach” as a theme. The ball is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, at the Navarre Conference Center. “It’s a formal affair, so wear your fancy clothes! You don’t … read more
Trial for former Navarre Beach Area Chamber CEO starts next month
Trial for former Navarre Beach Area Chamber CEO starts next month
The securities fraud trial of former Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Judy Morehead is scheduled to start next month in Alabama. “I have been informed that a trial is scheduled for the week of February 11,” stated Daniel G. Lord, Alabama Securities Exchange Commission Spokesman Dan Lord told South Santa Rosa News on … read more
Commissioners consider $194K allocation for wildlife refuge
Commissioners consider $194K allocation for wildlife refuge
South Santa Rosa News file photo The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday will decide whether or not to allocate $194,000 toward the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s new headquarters, which is currently under construction in Holley. The county’s tourist development council January 3 had recommended an allotment of only $117,000 — to … read more
Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2019
Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2019
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced his 2019 service academy nominations for Florida’s First Congressional District in two separate events at Niceville High School and Pace High School earlier today. During the events, Rep. Gaetz nominated the following students to the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Air … read more
13 million pounds of scrap remain at Tyndall AFB
13 million pounds of scrap remain at Tyndall AFB
Hurricane Michael created an estimated 15 million pounds of scrap and more than 450 uninhabitable buildings at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. DLA Disposition Services personnel scrap disposal coordination at the installation may last as long as six months (U.S. Air Force photo). DLA Disposition Services contractors as of January 11 had removed an … read more
Online high school diplomas offered through county libraries
Online high school diplomas offered through county libraries
The Santa Rosa County Library System participates in the Career Online High School (COHS) program. This program provides adults 19 and older an opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. The library’s program offers a limited number of scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry and … read more
