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 The FVA Roll of Distinction recognizes teachers no longer active in the classroom who have: Demonstrated excellence in the teaching of music and are renowned in the area of vocal and choral music education; … read more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
Rudman’s Fundraising Rocks Third District Race
Rudman’s Fundraising Rocks Third District Race
Dr Joel Rudman, candidate for District 3 State Representative, rocked the house Thursday night at Stripes Pub and Grill in Navarre as part of a unique fundraising effort. He found out Friday that he had good reason to celebrate. After all campaign filings for May were entered Friday, Rudman had officially taken the lead in … read more
Gun Shop Ads Pulled from Local Television Station
Gun Shop Ads Pulled from Local Television Station
Smith’s daughters appear in the advertising, reminding viewers to like the family’s business on Facebook. Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoor Owner Chris Smith is upset that his Pea Ridge business’ ads have been pulled by WEAR ABC 3, following complaints from viewers. “Our local media is bought and paid for by the far left anti … read more
Steakhouse with Seafood and Outdoor Daiquiri Bar Coming to Navarre
Steakhouse with Seafood and Outdoor Daiquiri Bar Coming to Navarre
Over the years, Executive Chef Clint Boutwell has perfected his signature steak preparation technique, which has earned The Oxford Eagle’s “Best Steak” award for 9 of the past 10 years. Photo courtesy The Grillehouse. East River Smokehouse has been sold to Restauranteur Clint Boutwell, a chef who currently owns six Mississippi restaurants, including three steakhouses. … read more
Santa Rosa Receives $600K+ in Defense Awards
Santa Rosa Receives $600K+ in Defense Awards
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced more than $3 million in defense funding, including two awards for Santa Rosa County. Santa Rosa County will receive $483,000 for and $120,000 to assess 5G services and implementation, as well as to establish a resiliency scorecard for military-community initiatives that enhance and protect military missions. “I am … read more
