Santa Rosa Schools Receive Part of $11M in Grants for Careers and Apprenticeships
Santa Rosa Schools Receive Part of $11M in Grants for Careers and Apprenticeships
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced nearly $11 million in funding for the 2021 Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant and Apprenticeship State Expansion Grant recipients, including an allocation to Santa Rosa County District Schools. Awarding this funding is a part of Governor DeSantis’ efforts to make Florida the … read more
Christmas Event Aims to Benefit Abused Kids
Christmas Event Aims to Benefit Abused Kids
Families can take photos with Santa and hand deliver wish lists from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, December 18 at Windjammers on the Pier Restaurant & Bar, where monetary donations and urgent supplies for Santa Rosa Kids House will be accepted. Photo by Romi White. Tis the season for giving, and on Saturday at … read more
Destin Harbor Pump System Gets Overhaul
Destin Harbor Pump System Gets Overhaul
The City of Destin recently had its Harbor Pump completely rebuilt, a process that has taken over six months. The Harbor in Destin, home of Florida’s largest commercial fishing fleet, is a functionally closed 240-acre waterbody with water-quality issues that include nitrogen and phosphorous loading. Nutrients like these, commonly found in fertilizers along with warmer … read more
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park to Embark on Major Expansion Project
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park to Embark on Major Expansion Project
The exhibit habitat will feature split-level viewing through a 27-foot acrylic window where guests will be able to observe the dolphins from above and below the water’s surface. The new presentation habitat will provide seating for 480 guests, while still providing the intimate, up-close presentation experience that visitors have come to know and love. Gulfarium … read more
State Representative Williamson announces 2022 art competition winners
State Representative Williamson announces 2022 art competition winners
Rep. Jayer Williamson (District 3) last week announced the winners of his 2022 legislative session “Why I Love Northwest Florida” art competition from over 60 entries submitted by students attending schools from schools located across House District 3. This year Williamson and his staff selected Ryleigh Watts, a first-grade student at Holley-Navarre Primary School … read more
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces $100M Proposal for Cancer Research and Care
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces $100M Proposal for Cancer Research and Care
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Governor DeSantis is recommending $100 million for cancer research and care in his 2022-2023 budget, an increase of $37 million, or nearly 60%, over prior year funding. The funding will be used to forward cancer care and research at three cancer institutes in Florida — Moffitt Cancer Center, University of … read more
Two Astronaut Candidates Trained at NAS Pensacola
Two Astronaut Candidates Trained at NAS Pensacola
NASA on Monday announced 10 new astronaut candidates who were chosen from a field of more than 12,000 applicants. Among those selected are two pilots who trained at NAS Pensacola: Luke Delaney (Major, USMC, Ret.) and Jessica Wittner Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy NASA Administrator Bill Nelson introduced the members of the 2021 astronaut class, the … read more
Local Effort Underway to Bring Christmas to 1,000 Victims of Ida
Local Effort Underway to Bring Christmas to 1,000 Victims of Ida
Hurricane Ida delivered days of misery and destruction, making landfall in Louisiana on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It is the second strongest storm to ever hit Louisiana. People lost power and water along with their homes, cars and belongings. Each time a storm makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, we all … read more
Gulf Breeze Man Jailed for Drive-By Shooting
Gulf Breeze Man Jailed for Drive-By Shooting
Gulf Breeze Police Department responded to shots fired in the 50 block of Gulf Breeze Parkway around 11 p.m. on Thursday, November 25 and later arrested Leonard Demond Brown, 20, on multiple related charges, including a first-degree felony homicide count of attempted felony murder. Officers found a silver Toyota SUV with multiple bullet holes and … read more
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Military Budget Proposal to Guard Florida’s Future
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Military Budget Proposal to Guard Florida’s Future
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today in Pensacola that more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National Guard in state-specific emergencies. The Governor’s budget proposal includes: $87.5 million to expand the existing readiness center in Miramar … read more
