County adds new traps to address growing Zika Virus concern
County adds new traps to address growing Zika Virus concern
The recent news of the first baby born with Zika-linked microcephaly in New Jersey serves as an important reminder to residents to practice precautions and help reduce the mosquitoes population. In response to growing concerns about the potential for spread of the Zika virus, Santa Rosa County is taking additional steps to step up surveillance … read more
School district earns healthy recognition
School district earns healthy recognition
The Santa Rosa County School District earned Gold Level recognition as a Florida Healthy School District earlier this week This recognition, developed by the Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership, recognizes the hard work and success of school districts related to physical, mental and social health of students and staff. “This is the second Gold Award … read more
Take Stock in Children awards scholarships
Take Stock in Children awards scholarships
Back on May 25, Take Stock in Children and the Santa Rosa Education Foundation awarded $329,000 in scholarships to 26 graduating seniors who received four-year tuition scholarships. The scholarship banquet was held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. Local area students raised money to give each senior a Hewlett-Packard Laptop, a $750 value and … read more
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Rough surf from Tropical Storm Colin forced two hopper dredges working on the Navarre Beach renourishment project to suspend work Monday and seek temporary shelter in Pensacola Bay. Waves also over-washed sections of the newly added lower beach berm, trapping water near the shoreline. However, county officials report the storm is not expected to have a long-term … read more
Evers makes push for local bay bridge meeting
Evers makes push for local bay bridge meeting
Proposed design plans for the new Pensacola Bay Bridge will come out of hiding next month, giving the public the first glimpse of what the new 3-mile structure could look like. The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed last week that the plans would be unveiled at a meeting on July 7 in Chipley. But after … read more
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Anglers on the Navarre Beach Pier could one day be able to use restroom facilities without having to make the 1,545 foot trek back to the pier store. On Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission gave preliminary approval to an amended agreement governing the operation of the Navarre Beach Pier, and they also decided to … read more
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Traffic on U.S. 98 was congested Friday evening following an accident involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Blue Tip Drive in Navarre. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital via Lifeguard Air Ambulance. Emergency officials could not release details about the injured motorcyclist but confirmed the accident only involved a motorcycle. More details will be posted … read more
Mayor: Let public have say on bay bridge
Mayor: Let public have say on bay bridge
Upon hearing word that the Florida Department of Transportation has narrowed their design build contractor choices for the Pensacola Bay Bridge project down to 5 finalists, City of Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser has stepped up to fight for the public and the city to have a say so in the design of the bay … read more
Navarre woman charged with neglecting a disabled person
Navarre woman charged with neglecting a disabled person
A Navarre caregiver responsible for tending to a 19-year-old Cerebral Palsy patient was charged with Neglecting a Disabled Person with Great Harm last Friday after an investigation determined the victim suffered nearly a year of neglect from the woman. Selena Bunch, 51, of Catline Circle, was later arrested for the alleged abuse and put behind … read more
Man arrested for animal, child abuse
Man arrested for animal, child abuse
A Navarre man was put behind bars on child and animal abuse charges after he allegedly got drunk and attacked two people inside a Navarre home and a dog, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. The suspect, John Spencer, 47, of Sound Haven Court, was arrested after the alleged incident and … read more
