Garde Manger Showcases Food Created by PSC Culinary Program
Garde Manger Showcases Food Created by PSC Culinary Program
April Tillman has been a Pensacola State College Culinary Program student for three years. She’s received scholarships since her second semester. If she didn’t, Tillman admits she probably wouldn’t still be a student. Tillman was one the talented PSC students who prepared scrumptious and elegantly-presented small dishes for friends and supporters of the College at … read more
Leaders Host Inaugural District 2 Town Hall on Hot Topics
Leaders Host Inaugural District 2 Town Hall on Hot Topics
Three elected officials last night co-hosted the first-ever District 2 Town Hall meeting between state and local leaders, following recently approved post-Census redistricting, which extended Florida House District Two’s boundaries into Tiger Point, Midway and Navarre. Previously the District 2 boundary stopped in the Oriole Beach area. The redistricting was approved during the 2022 legislative … read more
OPINION: Does a Violent Criminal Record Matter for Commission Candidates?
OPINION: Does a Violent Criminal Record Matter for Commission Candidates?
Mugshots from Polk County, Florida When reviewing June campaign reports, I was surprised to see Sophie Rudman, wife of Florida House District 3 Candidate Joel Rudman, gave $1,000 to Kerry Smith, who is seeking the Santa Rosa County District 2 commission seat. It made me wonder whether or not the Rudmans and other Santa Rosa … read more
Federal Indictment in Pensacola Shooting Case
Federal Indictment in Pensacola Shooting Case
Quinton L. Pete, 33, of Ocala, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with attempted Hobbs Act robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The indictment was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Pete was arrested on this case … read more
Holley Family “Totally Devastated” after Bear Kills Beloved Pet Dog
Holley Family “Totally Devastated” after Bear Kills Beloved Pet Dog
Rusty Wildman with the blood-soaked shirt he was wearing during the attack on his famiy’s pet. Photos courtesy Shawn Barlow Wildman. The Wildman Family of Holley is mourning their beloved teacup chihuahua after a Florida Black Bear attacked and killed it yesterday evening. “We are totally devasted,” said Shawn Wildman, who said her husband, Rusty, … read more
Retired UWF Music Associate Professor Recognized for Contributions to Education
Retired UWF Music Associate Professor Recognized for Contributions to Education
The Florida Vocal Association has recognized the contributions of Dr. Larry Woods Reed for its 2022 FVA Roll of Distinction Award. The FVA Roll of Distinction recognizes teachers no longer active in the classroom who have: Demonstrated excellence in the teaching of music and are renowned in the area of vocal and choral music education; … read more
Commissioner Parker Earns Advanced County Commissioner Designation
Commissioner Parker Earns Advanced County Commissioner Designation
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker, District 1, was presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level I (ACC I) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and Educational Exhibition in Orange County, Florida on June 30. The ACC I designation … read more
Fight Rising Cost of Worker’s Comp with a Drug-Free Workplace Testing Program
Fight Rising Cost of Worker’s Comp with a Drug-Free Workplace Testing Program
According to Owner, Thomas Roche, the majority of worker’s comp insurance providers will offer discounts when drug/alcohol testing programs are in place, enabling companies to fight the rising cost of employee worker’s comp policies. Drug Free Workplaces is based in Pensacola & provides a wide range of flexible workplace Drug/Alcohol testing programs as well as … read more
Local Austin Forman’s Latest Single Climbs Charts
Local Austin Forman’s Latest Single Climbs Charts
“You Call the Shots (Lemon Drop),” the latest single from Santa Rosa County’s own country music sensation Austin Forman, was released today and is already climbing the charts. Forman, whose career took off in 2020, is currrently in the #26 spot on the iTunes download list for country and #79 overall. His ranking is likely … read more
OPINION: Santa Rosa’s Republicans Will Decide Key Local Races
OPINION: Santa Rosa’s Republicans Will Decide Key Local Races
STORY UPDATED TO REFLECT NEW WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR THE SANTA ROSA COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 2 RACE It’s qualifying week for political races, meaning potential candidates must qualify by 12 noon on Friday, June 17. That’s done by submitting oaths, financial disclosure forms plus a qualifying fee, unless signed petitions were submitted in lieu of the … read more
