Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
With K-12 schools closing across the country, the world’s premier aviation institution – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – has ramped up free online course offerings on topics ranging from aeronautics and meteorology, to computer applications, history and more. No-cost options are available for the general public as well as Embry-Riddle employees. “We want to help children … read more
Marcille withdraws from State Attorney race
Marcille withdraws from State Attorney race
The Office of First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Eddins yesterday issued a press release, announcing the withdrawal of Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille from the race to replace Eddins, who is not seeking another term in office. Eddins had endorsed Marcille, who was facing off against fellow longtime prosecutor Ginger Bowden Madden, daughter of … read more
Business disaster loan webinar scheduled for Thursday
Business disaster loan webinar scheduled for Thursday
UPDATE: A corrected email address was distributed March 31. The correct email is ESF18@santarosa.fl.gov. Santa Rosa County’s Economic Development Office and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWF will host a disaster loan webinar for businesses at 3 p.m., CST on Thursday, April 2. Answers to questions concerning the Florida Emergency Bridge Loan floridadisasterloan.org … read more
Ascension Sacred Heart extends drive-through COVID-19 testing into 3rd week
Ascension Sacred Heart extends drive-through COVID-19 testing into 3rd week
The drive-through COVID-19 testing site organized by Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart continues this week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pensacola. Persons wanting to have a nasal swab collected for lab testing should first call 850-746-2684 for a telephone screening to see if they meet criteria to get the test. People who meet … read more
Santa Rosa County Health Department opens COVID-19 call line
Santa Rosa County Health Department opens COVID-19 call line
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has established a dedicated call line to respond to residents’ questions and concerns about COVID-19 in Santa Rosa County. Residents may call 850-564-2307 to have their questions answered 24 hours a day. Questions may also be directed to the State’s COVID-19 call line at 1-866-779-6121, 24 hours a … read more
Dry conditions prompt suspension of burn authorizations
Dry conditions prompt suspension of burn authorizations
Officials with the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center are suspending burn authorizations for Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties effective immediately. This measure only applies to burns requiring authorizations from the Florida Forest Service such as large piles burns and acreage or broadcast burning. This is not a burn ban. Continued dry weather and … read more
School district answers questions about graduation, returning to school
School district answers questions about graduation, returning to school
Santa Rosa County School District has set up a frequently asked questions page at http://www.srcturnkey.com WILL MISSED SCHOOL DAYS HAVE TO BE MADE UP? We have asked the state this question and that determination has not yet been made. We will share that determination as soon as we receive it. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO … read more
Gulf Power to lower May utility bills by around 40% due to COVID-19 crisis
Gulf Power to lower May utility bills by around 40% due to COVID-19 crisis
Gulf Power today announced its plan to significantly lower bills for customers amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Subject to Florida Public Service Commission approval, beginning May 1, Gulf Power plans to issue a one-time decrease of approximately 40% for the typical residential customer bill as a result of lower fuel costs. “At Gulf … read more
Gulf Power Foundation donates $250K to United Way of West Florida’s COVID-19 relief fund
Gulf Power Foundation donates $250K to United Way of West Florida’s COVID-19 relief fund
As communities around the world grapple with the lasting economic and health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, community support organizations like United Way are in need more than ever. United Way of West Florida is honored to be the recipient of $250,000 from the Gulf Power Foundation to help members of our community impacted by … read more
Councilwoman takes on mayor and fellow council members
Councilwoman takes on mayor and fellow council members
Councilwoman Shannon Rice was outvoted 6-1 on Monday, March 23 when the Milton City Council agreed to pass an Emergency Declaration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Peggi Smith was absent, and council members Casey Powell and Heather Hathaway participated by telephone. A short meeting had been anticipated, but it lasted almost two … read more
