Florida Education Commissioner “Strongly Recommends” Santa Rosa Schools Start Guardian Program
Florida Education Commissioner “Strongly Recommends” Santa Rosa Schools Start Guardian Program
School districts in 43 of Florida’s 67 counties already utilize a state safety program which provides for highly trained armed personnel and/or volunteers in schools. But Santa Rosa County District Schools hasn’t yet implemented the Guardian Program, and Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is encouraging the school board to start. The Coach Aaron Feis Guardianship … read more
Tennessee Teen Booked for Grand Theft After Stolen Truck Gets Stuck on Beach
Tennessee Teen Booked for Grand Theft After Stolen Truck Gets Stuck on Beach
Tyler Jerome Mullins, 18, of Savannah, Tennessee, was booked July 4 into Santa Rosa County Jail after Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to Beach Access 38C on Navarre Beach and discovered a black Ford truck stuck on the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. The truck was missing its license plate. A witness told … read more
Escambia County to Celebrate 200 Years
Escambia County to Celebrate 200 Years
Escambia County on July 17 will mark its bicentennial, and a weekend of festivities are planned at Historic Pensacola Village, which will be open to the public at no charge Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days, re-enactors in period attire will have encampments set up throughout … read more
Gallery Night Returns Next Week
Gallery Night Returns Next Week
Gallery Night is back! The monthly series of art centric festivities will resume from 5-9 p.m., Friday, July 16 on South Palafox Street in historic Downtown Pensacola. The event features talented local artists, performances, merchants and food vendors. As part of the event, Heather Huelsbeck Ensley, a 4th generation Pensacolian and founder of the Gulf … read more
State Attorney to Review Waste Pro Contract Allegations
State Attorney to Review Waste Pro Contract Allegations
Screenshot from Santa Rosa County Environmental Department staff allegedly showing the comingling of waste with recyclable material, which would constitute a $2,000 fine per Waste Pro’s contract terms. No fines have been paid by the company since the renegotiated contract started in January. Deleted public records, a boat purchase and intimidation of county staff hired … read more
Waste Pro Presents $275K Payment to Santa Rosa County
Waste Pro Presents $275K Payment to Santa Rosa County
Waste Pro Regional Vice President Ralph Mills today presented Santa Rosa County with a $275,000 franchise fee, which is presented annually as part of the company’s collections agreement to have the ability to collect solid waste within the County. The company states it has been a proud partner of Santa Rosa County for more than … read more
Governor Signs Williamson’s Conceal Carry Bill
Governor Signs Williamson’s Conceal Carry Bill
Florida Governor DeSantis has signed HB259: Safety of Religious Institutions into law, which provides equal treatment of properties housing both religious institutions and schools compared to those without schools. Representative Jayer Williamson (R-Pace) sponsored the bill to close a loophole in Florida Statute. “Currently, it is illegal for a licensed permit holder to conceal carry … read more
Season Two of the Flip My Florida Yard TV Series Seeking Interested Homeowners
Season Two of the Flip My Florida Yard TV Series Seeking Interested Homeowners
In partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the Flip My Florida Yard (FMFY) television series is seeking nine Florida homeowners who want help “flipping” their yard into a Florida-Friendly landscape. The FMFY team will work with the selected homeowners to determine how … read more
County Commissioners Crack Down on Noise
County Commissioners Crack Down on Noise
Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted June 22 to increase restrictions on noise between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Decibel restrictions will be set at 60 dB for residential properties, 75 dB for non-residential and 80 dB for industrial. According to the CDC, normal conversation is about 60 decibels, a motorcycle engine is around 95 decibels, … read more
July 6 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Announced for Benny Russell Park Improvements
July 6 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Announced for Benny Russell Park Improvements
Santa Rosa County will host a ribbon cutting for the Benny Russell Park expansion at 9 a.m., Tues., July 6. The improvements included a splash pad with restroom, new playground for ages five through 12, fitness fun-zone court, multi-purpose trail, multi-purpose sports field, and picnic pavilions. “I’m excited to see this project completed for the … read more
