‘Survivor’ to Hold October 20 Open Casting Call at OWA in Foley
‘Survivor’ to Hold October 20 Open Casting Call at OWA in Foley
Are you a survivor? OWA is giving you a chance to find out with open auditions for the hit TV show on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 from 10am-2pm. WKRG, a CBS affiliate, will host open auditions for “Survivor” in Downtown OWA for anyone interested in testing their survival skills on the Emmy-Award winning show, currently in its … read more
Rabies Vaccine “Drive Through” Clinic October 19
Rabies Vaccine “Drive Through” Clinic October 19
Santa Rosa County and the Florida Department of Health are teaming up to provide a drive-thru rabies vaccine clinic on Friday, October 19 at the county animal shelter in Milton. Local veterinarians are volunteering to help the effort aimed to eliminate the risks of rabies to pets and humans, according to DOH. Cost is $10 … read more
Confederate Railroad, Louisiana’s LeRoux, Wayne Thibodeaux and Ryan Daniel play October 13 at Navarre event
Confederate Railroad, Louisiana’s LeRoux, Wayne Thibodeaux and Ryan Daniel play October 13 at Navarre event
The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the first ever Navarre Beach Bash Music Festival. The event will take place October 13 at Broussard’s Bayou Grill of Navarre Beach and in the surrounding area. This all-day music festival will run from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. with 9 musical acts playing … read more
Coffee with a Cop takes place tomorrow
Coffee with a Cop takes place tomorrow
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to Coffee with a Cop! One day, and a few cups of coffee is all you need to start strengthening the relationship between police and members of the community. No agendas, no barriers, it just takes the willingness to sit down, listen, and have a conversation. No … read more
Navarre Beach Car Show Cruise In set for October 12
Navarre Beach Car Show Cruise In set for October 12
The Pirates on the Panhandle Social Club is sponsoring the Navarre Beach Car Show Cruise In on Friday, October 12. The event will feature car displays ahead of the group’s annual car show, which takes place Saturday, October 13 at Navarre High School. Cars, trucks and bikes will be informally displayed from 5-9 p.m., near Stripes Pub … read more
County tourism tax revenue exceeds $3M for first time
County tourism tax revenue exceeds $3M for first time
Santa Rosa County’s annual tourism tax revenues have topped $3 million for the first time ever. “We are extremely thrilled,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie Morgan. The latest data doesn’t yet include collections from September — the end of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. But already collections have surpassed the previous record of … read more
Air Force “home” of C-130 testing becomes detachment
Air Force “home” of C-130 testing becomes detachment
A modified MC-130J lifts off from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for a test mission. The 96th Test Wing’s C-130 testing unit became a detachment Sept. 10. The new 96th Operations Group Detachment 1 is responsible for all C-130 acquisition developmental testing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.) The 413th Flight Test Squadron’s C-130 Combined … read more
Local nurse jailed for DUI and kicking officer in face
Local nurse jailed for DUI and kicking officer in face
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on September 30 pulled over a woman for traveling 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. A deputy in the arrest report noted he could “smell the odor of alcoholic beverage” coming from inside the vehicle and also noted the suspect’s face was “flushed red” and that she had … read more
$291 million approved for Gulf Coast water quality improvements
$291 million approved for Gulf Coast water quality improvements
Governor Rick Scott this afternoon announced that Florida’s State Expenditure Plan (SEP), which includes more than $291 million in projects to restore and protect Florida’s Gulf Coast, was approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. Included in the plan is the Santa Rosa Sound Water Quality Improvement program which aims to improve water quality … read more
New programs start today at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter
New programs start today at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter
Low cost spay/neuter program begins Oct. 1 Santa Rosa County Animal Services has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Florida Animal Friend spay/neuter license plate program for a low cost spay/neuter program for the pets of the citizens of Santa Rosa County. The guidelines are as follows: The program runs October 1 to September 30, … read more
