Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 25
Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 25
Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson along with House District 2 Representative Alex Andrade and Senator Doug Broxson will host the Santa Rosa Legislative Delegation Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. The meeting will take place in the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission Chambers, located at 6495 Caroline St. … read more
D.C. Reeves to announce candidacy for Pensacola Mayor
D.C. Reeves to announce candidacy for Pensacola Mayor
Pensacola native and small business owner D.C. Reeves will officially announce his candidacy for Mayor of Pensacola tomorrow, Sept. 1. A successful entrepreneur, Reeves is the founder of Perfect Plain Brewing Company, which opened in 2017, and the Chief Entrepreneur Officer at The Spring Entrepreneur Hub, which operates as the foundational front door and advocate … read more
18th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour highlights family-friendly fall activities throughout Santa Rosa County
18th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour highlights family-friendly fall activities throughout Santa Rosa County
This year marks the 18th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour, a series of family-friendly fall festivities from September through the beginning of November. Enjoy the crisp air as you pick your own pumpkin, fish the many waters in Santa Rosa County and discover new cultural attractions. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, … read more
Raiders open season with 28-6 against FWB
Raiders open season with 28-6 against FWB
Viking quarterback T.J. Seiuli loses the football under crushing pressure by the Navarre defense. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Terence Marshall scored a pair of touchdowns as the Navarre Raiders opened up their 2021 season Friday with a win over Fort Walton Beach in Russell Stadium. Both teams stuttered offensively in the first half, and the … read more
FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and yellow-bellied sliders
FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and yellow-bellied sliders
On Aug. 26, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued executive order #21-19 that states the take or transport of all freshwater softshell turtle species or yellow-bellied sliders is currently prohibited until the order is repealed. These temporary regulation changes were made to help conserve freshwater turtle species that continue to be affected by a … read more
DeSantis Demands Biden-Harris Administration Cease Any Further Unlawful Resettlement of Illegal Aliens in Florida
DeSantis Demands Biden-Harris Administration Cease Any Further Unlawful Resettlement of Illegal Aliens in Florida
Today, Governor DeSantis demanded that the Biden-Harris administration cease any further resettlement in Florida of the large number of illegal aliens apprehended at the southwest border. These individuals who entered the country illegally have no lawful status under federal immigration law, and the federal government should not facilitate their resettlement in the Sunshine State, hundreds … read more
Bears on the Prowl
Bears on the Prowl
A Florida black bear and two cubs spotted in the Holley community. Photo by Romi White. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday teamed up with the City of Gulf Breeze to host a town hall on Florida Black Bears. The event was sparked by an uptick in 2021 human-bear encounters over reports … read more
Gulf Breeze Man Pleads Guilty in $180M Health Care Fraud Scheme
Gulf Breeze Man Pleads Guilty in $180M Health Care Fraud Scheme
A Gulf Breeze man on August 25 pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Mississippi for his role in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud TRICARE and private insurance companies by paying kickbacks to distributors for the referral of medically unnecessary prescriptions. The conduct allegedly resulted in more than $180 million in fraudulent billings, including more … read more
GUESTVIEW: To Regain Trust, Media Must Look in the Mirror
GUESTVIEW: To Regain Trust, Media Must Look in the Mirror
By Florida House District 2 Representative Alex Andrade The Edelman Trust Barometer measures the public’s trust in institutions (government, business, media, etc.). The Barometer’s 2021 report shows people desperate for facts, but unsure of who or what to believe, and unsure if they themselves can determine the difference. Politicians misuse power when left unchecked; it’s … read more
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is Clearing the Shelter
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is Clearing the Shelter
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is participating in the Clear the Shelters campaign through Sept. 19 by waiving all adoption fees. Adopters will also receive a goody bag with coupons and tips for a successful cat or dog adoption. “This is another great opportunity to help the pets in our shelter find homes,” said Dora … read more
