1 million N-95 masks to be delivered in Florida tomorrow

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Romi White

  • 1 million N-95 masks to be delivered in Florida tomorrow

    Posted: Monday, March 23

    Florida Senator Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) has informed South Santa Rosa News that the state will be receiving one million N-95 masks for medical workers tomorrow and a second delivery of one million more masks is expected within 10 days. “The masks will be distributed through normal supply chains,” said Broxson. According to Broxson, the … read more

    • Baptist Health Care opens COVID-19 screening center

    Posted on March 23, 2020 by Staff reports

  • Baptist Health Care opens COVID-19 screening center

    Posted: Monday, March 23

    Baptist Health Care now offers a Screening Center to evaluate people with respiratory illness and COVID-19 symptoms. “To better and more safely serve our community members, this Baptist Medical Group location is set up to provide a controlled environment that applies the social distancing guidelines that are encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and … read more

    • City of Milton sets up Business Assistance Facebook Group

    Posted on March 23, 2020 by Staff reports

  • City of Milton sets up Business Assistance Facebook Group

    Posted: Monday, March 23

    The City of Milton has established the “City of Milton Business Assistance Group” on Facebook to assist businesses within the city and those which do business there. “We know there are difficult times ahead, but we are with you and prepared to assist you in any way possible,” said Ed Spears, the city’s director of … read more

    • United Way of West Florida launches COVID-19 relief fund

    Posted on March 23, 2020 by Staff reports

  • United Way of West Florida launches COVID-19 relief fund

    Posted: Monday, March 23

    In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic facing the community and nation, United Way of West Florida has launched its relief fund to support those affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. “As schools, businesses, and pubic establishments close, United Way of West Florida understands that people’s ways of life are being significantly affected – … read more

    • Second coronavirus case in Santa Rosa also linked to travel

    Posted on March 19, 2020 by Staff reports

  • Second coronavirus case in Santa Rosa also linked to travel

    Posted: Thursday, March 19

    The Florida Department of Health confirm a second case of Coronavirus in Santa Rosa County. Per DOH the case is connected to international travel.  The first case of Coronavirus in the county was fatal, following the victim’s travel on a Nile River cruise. Additionally, Hurlburt Field has announced today that an active-duty airman has tested positive … read more

    • County animal services seeks help during COVID-19 Crisis

    Posted on March 19, 2020 by Staff reports

  • County animal services seeks help during COVID-19 Crisis

    Posted: Thursday, March 19

    With higher than usual intake for the past two weeks, Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is asking people not to surrender healthy pets. Adoptions, fosters and rescues will continue at the shelter, but owner surrender services will be adjusted, per Santa Rosa County. The shelter is asking owners who want to surrender pets but … read more

    • Santa Rosa Schools to distribute food to students ahead of projected April 15 return

    Posted on March 18, 2020 by Romi White

  • Santa Rosa Schools to distribute food to students ahead of projected April 15 return

    Posted: Wednesday, March 18

    Although nothing is written in stone, considering the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Rosa County Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick on Tuesday said as of today he expects students to return to school April 15. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced March 17 that all public and private K-12 and career and technical center campuses will be closed through … read more

    • Santa Rosa County cancels, combines meetings due to COVID-19 pandemic

    Posted on March 17, 2020 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa County cancels, combines meetings due to COVID-19 pandemic

    Posted: Tuesday, March 17

    Santa Rosa County has cancelled or combined several meetings in March and April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council’s March 19 budget workshop will still take place at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 19 at Navarre’s Official Visitor Center, located at 8543 Navarre Parkway. So far the following county meetings … read more

    • UWF cancels graduation ceremony; only remote classes for rest of semester

    Posted on March 17, 2020 by Staff reports

  • UWF cancels graduation ceremony; only remote classes for rest of semester

    Posted: Tuesday, March 17

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the State University System of Florida directed all Florida universities to conduct the rest of the Spring 2020 semester remotely.    Accordingly, the University of West Florida issued the following statement: “With this change, the traditional in-person Spring 2020 commencement will not be held in May 2020. We understand this … read more