Local Couple Aims to Help Hurricane Ian Victims
Local Couple Aims to Help Hurricane Ian Victims
SPECIAL SUBMISSION TO SOUTH SANTA ROSA NEWS It has only been one week since Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Florida as a massive, borderline Category 5 hurricane. Already volunteers and organizations have come together to unite in an effort to help those affected. Anyone who has lived in Florida for any length of time has … read more
Cancer Benefit Aims to Help Teen in Cancer Fight
Cancer Benefit Aims to Help Teen in Cancer Fight
An October 15 fundraiser has been planned to help 15-year-old Jace Green of Navarre in his batter with cancer. Jace has enjoyed sports, including hunting, fishing, football and weightlifting. But after he was diagnosed in February, underwent surgery and started chemotherapy, he has been extremely sick, losing his hair and missing part of the school … read more
School District Employees’ Personal Data Stayed on District Website More Than 16 Months
School District Employees’ Personal Data Stayed on District Website More Than 16 Months
Pictured above is a copy of the letter which was issued to employees Santa Rosa County District Schools on July 25, 2022 issued a letter to multiple employees, stating the district had “discovered” personal employee information had been left exposed on spreadsheets on a district website for more than 16 months. At this time it … read more
Late touchdown pushes Dolphins past Pace, 35-28
Late touchdown pushes Dolphins past Pace, 35-28
Battle Anderson threw for 411 yards against the Pace Patriots, including two touchdowns, and ran for another in the 35-28 district victory. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Everything seemed to be late Friday night for the Gulf Breeze Dolphins: arrival, kickoff, and game-winning touchdown. With 32 seconds left on the clock, Dolphin quarterback Battle Anderson found … read more
Consultant Recommended $3.45M in Reductions to Santa Rosa Schools
Consultant Recommended $3.45M in Reductions to Santa Rosa Schools
Santa Rosa County School District in February 2021 received the findings from a report suggesting the district could save $3.45 million per year. Dr. Bambi Lockman, the district’s former ESE Director, who went on to become the state’s ESE Director, is now a consultant who was hired by Santa Rosa School District to review the … read more
OPINION Santa Rosa County Students Need More Instructional Time and Middle School Sports
OPINION Santa Rosa County Students Need More Instructional Time and Middle School Sports
Last week we revealed that Okaloosa County secondary students, over the course of each school day, receive 37 more minutes of instructional time than their peers in Santa Rosa County District Schools. Supposedly Santa Rosa County made the switch to a six-period schedule and less instructional time to save money. But that didn’t happen. One … read more
Navarre Man Jailed after Exposing Sexual Organs to Neighbor
Navarre Man Jailed after Exposing Sexual Organs to Neighbor
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on September 17 reported to the 8100 block of Molina Street in Navarre after a complaint of a man exposing his sexual organs in the front yard of a residence. Responding deputies were shown a video recorded by a female neighbor. In the video the suspect was seen walking up … read more
FPL prepares to rebuild parts of electric system in Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian’s Landfall
FPL prepares to rebuild parts of electric system in Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian’s Landfall
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is preparing to repair and rebuild parts of its electric system as Hurricane Ian takes aim at Florida’s west coast as a high-end Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge, significant flooding and numerous tornados are expected to cause extensive damage to the electrical infrastructure. Members … read more
Raiders dominate Leon in Homecoming Game
Raiders dominate Leon in Homecoming Game
Connor Baird sacks Lions’ quarterback Kemp Peoples to reverse Leon’s progress. (Photo by Stuart Camp). Navarre’s football team danced to a 38-7 homecoming victory over the Leon Lions. They’re now 4-1 and headed into their bye week with a lot of momentum. “We controlled the ballgame,” Raider head coach Jay Walls said. “Hopefully, we can … read more
Gulf Breeze tames Tigers, 38-8
Gulf Breeze tames Tigers, 38-8
Gavin Quenneville turns up field on a little screen for a 17-yard touchdown Thursday against the Pensacola Tigers. He scored twice on the night. Photos by Stuart Camp It really ended quickly Thursday night when the Gulf Breeze Dolphins routed the Pensacola Tigers, 38-8. A huge 28-point first quarter tamed Pensacola (0-4), and Gulf Breeze … read more
