Updated Navarre Master Plan to be presented twice in January
Updated Navarre Master Plan to be presented twice in January
CORRECTION: Santa Rosa County has issued a correction, noting the Zoning Board Presentation will begin at 6 pm — not 5:30 p.m. as initially announced. Updated District 4 Master Plan The Updated District 4 Master Plan has been posted to the project website and can be downloaded from the following links: District 4 Master … read more
Community Life Church to host “Night to Shine” special needs prom
Community Life Church to host “Night to Shine” special needs prom
Community Life United Methodist Church will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, simultaneously on Friday, February 8, 2019. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages … read more
Autistic child heartbroken over possible stolen pet
Autistic child heartbroken over possible stolen pet
The holidays are a time of giving and, unfortunately, taking, and a Navarre mom believes her family may have been the victim of a suspect who may have taken their beloved family pet. Regardless, her autistic daughter is heartbroken. Robin Poling and her family live on PGA Boulevard in Hidden Creek. She said their 5-year-old … read more
Four animals no longer designated as Species of Special Concern
Four animals no longer designated as Species of Special Concern
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) completed the final step in reevaluating five Species of Special Concern, one of six key objectives outlined in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. As a result, several fish and wildlife species no longer warrant listing. Based on thorough scientific review, the FWC determined the harlequin darter, Homosassa shrew, southern … read more
Governor DeSantis suspends Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools
Governor DeSantis suspends Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-13, formally suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson, effective immediately. Governor DeSantis has announced that Marcus Chambers, currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as her replacement. “Superintendent Jackson has failed in her responsibilities to the parents and students of Okaloosa County, … read more
Five semifinalists announced for Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year
Five semifinalists announced for Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to: Myra Anderson, East Milton Elementary; Charles Phan, Gulf Breeze High; Stacey Dell, Milton High; Caroline Buechner, Navarre High; Kristin Ardis, Woodlawn Beach Middle. The SREF Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, … read more
Clinic aimed to assist in restoring driving privileges
Clinic aimed to assist in restoring driving privileges
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver’s License Clinic on Friday, March 8 to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building in Pensacola. Staff from the Florida Department of Highway Safety … read more
Gaetz speaks out on Capitol Hill event featuring UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity
Gaetz speaks out on Capitol Hill event featuring UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued the following statement after attending the Cybersecurity Centers of Academic Excellence Grant Showcase featuring University of West Florida (UWF) on Capitol Hill earlier today: “I am continually impressed by the good work of UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity, which was on full display at the Cybersecurity Centers of Academic Excellence Grant … read more
New Agriculture Commissioner aims to make Florida a national leader in hemp production
New Agriculture Commissioner aims to make Florida a national leader in hemp production
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried on Tuesday was inaugurated as Florida’s 12th Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As Commissioner, she will oversee a $1.8 billion department with nearly 4,000 employees, a $137 billion economic impact, and widespread responsibility for Florida’s food production and safety, consumer protection and licensing, and our state’s waters, forests, energy, and … read more
Florida Forest Service announces three Arbor Day tree giveaways
Florida Forest Service announces three Arbor Day tree giveaways
In Santa Rosa County, the Florida Forest Service will be giving away a variety of tree species in one-gallon containers to celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day. The first event will be Thursday, January 17th, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Betty Pullum YMCA (2379 Pawnee Dr., Navarre). The second event will be January 18 from … read more
