Festival aims to help Kids House and honor late board member

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Romi White

  • Festival aims to help Kids House and honor late board member

    Elected officials will take turns inside a dunking booth during the Inaugural Norm Crowder Memorial Kids’ Fest, a fun-filled event planned to raise money for Santa Rosa Kids’ House. The event, featuring games, music and food, will take place April 13 at Ye Olde Brothers Brewery in Holley. Former Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall, … read more

  • Pediatric chairman at Studer Family Children’s Hospital named Florida’s Surgeon General

    Posted on April 1, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Pediatric chairman at Studer Family Children’s Hospital named Florida’s Surgeon General

    Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Dr. Scott A. Rivkees, pediatric chairman at Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, as Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health.  A practicing pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Rivkees is a professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College … read more

  • State leaders discuss emergency funding need for Tyndall AFB recovery

    Posted on March 29, 2019 by Romi White

  • State leaders discuss emergency funding need for Tyndall AFB recovery

    Photo credit: Governor’s Press Office Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday met with the Florida Defense Support Task Force, including Senator Doug Broxson, and discussions included the emergency need for additional federal funding for Hurricane Michael recovery at Tyndall AFB to prevent recovery efforts from stopping May 1.  Broxson told South Santa Rosa News on Friday that … read more

  • Player registration announced for nearly completed Miracle League field in Tiger Point

    Posted on March 28, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Player registration announced for nearly completed Miracle League field in Tiger Point

    Volunteers with Miracle League Santa Rosa County are hosting an open house from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 at Tiger Point Park, located at 1370 Tiger Point Lane in Gulf Breeze. Organizers will be on hand to assist with player registration and volunteer training.  Additionally, potential players can view the almost completed field. Miracle League … read more

  • AARP Tax-Aide coming to Santa Rosa County libraries

    Posted on March 28, 2019 by Staff reports

  • AARP Tax-Aide coming to Santa Rosa County libraries

    Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be assisting with taxes at three Santa Rosa County libraries. The AARP Tax-Aide program is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, providing service to millions of low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Patrons are served on a first come, … read more

  • State to host April 8 public hearing in Destin on blackfin tuna regulations

    Posted on March 28, 2019 by Staff reports

  • State to host April 8 public hearing in Destin on blackfin tuna regulations

    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be gathering public input on the future management of blackfin tuna. Share your input by attending a workshop near you.  Blackfin tuna are currently regulated by Florida’s default recreational bag limit of 100 pounds or two fish per day, whichever is greater, in state waters. There … read more

  • Deputy Hubbard thanks community

    Posted on March 27, 2019 by Romi White

  • Deputy Hubbard thanks community

    Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Nic Hubbard wants to thank the community for supporting his battle with cancer. “You have no idea how much we appreciate it all,” he recently told South Santa Rosa News. “Being a Deputy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff Office has allowed me to be a part of such a … read more

  • Santa Rosa Schools slip from gold to silver Healthy District ranking

    Posted on March 27, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa Schools slip from gold to silver Healthy District ranking

    The Florida Healthy District Award was created by the Florida Partnership for Healthy Schools, formerly known as the Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership, to recognize school districts that have implemented policies, practices, and procedures that support health and remove barriers to learning.  Districts interested in being recognized for their efforts work in teams to complete the annual … read more

  • Fun on tap this weekend!

    Posted on March 27, 2019 by Romi White

  • Fun on tap this weekend!

    Ye Olde Brothers Brewery Head Brewer Rachel Breite, one of the few female professional brewers in the country, is excited about this weekend’s festivities Craft breweries from around the region will gather this weekend in Holley for Ye Olde Brothers Brewery’s Inaugural Craft Beer Fest. Owner Larry Rolinson, who opened the brewery four years ago … read more

  • Lewis Bear Jr appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors

    Posted on March 26, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Lewis Bear Jr appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors

    Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Lewis Bear, Jr. to the Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. Board of Directors.  “Since Hurricane Michael, communities throughout Northwest Florida have faced immense challenges in their recovery efforts,” said Governor DeSantis.“The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors is focused on overseeing funds to address the economic recovery of some … read more