Driver Charged with DUI after nearly hitting a patrol car
Driver Charged with DUI after nearly hitting a patrol car
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy stopped at a red light in Mary Esther yesterday evening was nearly rear-ended by a driver who was forced to brake so hard his tires squealed. Around the same time a call came in reference a reckless driver in the area. After a traffic stop on Mary Esther Cut-off, … read more
Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Opens for Second Cycle
Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Opens for Second Cycle
Santa Rosa County, in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UWF, created the Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and opened the first cycle on April 6 for one week. A second application cycle will open now and will remain open until the funds are depleted. “We are very thankful to … read more
Re-Open Florida Task Force seeks public comments
Re-Open Florida Task Force seeks public comments
The Re-Open Florida Task Force today launched a public comment submission portal open to all Floridians. Public feedback will be a critical component of the Task Force’s final report to Governor Ron DeSantis. All interested Floridians are encouraged to submit their ideas regarding the safe re-opening of Florida’s economy. Floridians may submit feedback on any topic … read more
Become a better gardener with the Gardening in the Panhandle e-newsletter
Become a better gardener with the Gardening in the Panhandle e-newsletter
With COVID-19 keeping people close to home, many now find time for home landscapes and vegetable gardens, but how does one sort through conflicting gardening advice? Gardening in the Panhandle is a free weekly e-newsletter created by the University of Florida/IFAS Northwest District Horticulture Team. It presents research-based home lawn and garden information in an … read more
Home Builders File Lawsuit Challenging Santa Rosa County’s School Impact Fee
Home Builders File Lawsuit Challenging Santa Rosa County’s School Impact Fee
The Home Builders Association of West Florida (HBA) has filed a lawsuit in the First Judicial Circuit Court against the Board of County Commissioners and the School Board of Santa Rosa County, challenging a $5,000 school impact fee on each new home permitted in the county starting May 4, 2020. The fee would also be … read more
Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia Counties may reopen beaches with restrictions
Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia Counties may reopen beaches with restrictions
Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles today reached out to officials from Escambia to Bay Counties, seeking a “consistent” resolution regarding reopening beaches. Now commissioners in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties plan to discuss the matter at upcoming meetings. Boyles said he has been grappling with the “sticky issue” of beach closures, pointing out he … read more
United Way distributes $246,266 in Phase One COVID-19 response funding
United Way distributes $246,266 in Phase One COVID-19 response funding
United Way of West Florida (UWWF) has distributed its first phase of COVID-19 Response Funding to nonprofit agencies providing direct support to impacted individuals and families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The COVID-19 Response Fund will target assistance to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households that have been economically impacted by the pandemic … read more
Man arrested after shooting five rounds at family friend
Man arrested after shooting five rounds at family friend
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office around 4:30 p.m. yesterday responded to 6628 Fairmont Street in Holley By The Sea in response to a shooting. Subsequently, Corey Short, 31, of 1244 Cathleen Drive in Gulf Breeze, was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail and faces five first-degree misdemeanor counts of firing a weapon on residential property … read more
Schlegel offers “good changes” for Santa Rosa Commission District 3
Schlegel offers “good changes” for Santa Rosa Commission District 3
Pace resident Gage Schlegel believes it’s time for Santa Rosa voters to change out some long-term politicians for the betterment of the county, so he’s bringing forth solutions which he hopes will earn him the District 3 seat, which has been occupied by Don Salter for 20 years. “Like others, I have seen our great … read more
World’s Largest Virtual Happy Hour This Friday at Drift and Casino Beach Bar
World’s Largest Virtual Happy Hour This Friday at Drift and Casino Beach Bar
Drift and Casino Beach Bar have plans underway that they believe will break the Guinness World record for World’s Largest Virtual Happy Hour this Friday. “In a time like this you clearly realize it is all about the people in your life, not where you are at or what you are eating and drinking, but … read more
