Butterfly House wins declaration from Governor Rick Scott
Butterfly House wins declaration from Governor Rick Scott
Photo by Raina Lee White Florida Pollinator Week June 18-24 At the request of the Panhandle Butterfly House, Governor Rick Scott has declared June 18 – 24 as Florida Pollinator Week, observing the roles that pollinators serve in producing food crops and maintaining the health of natural areas. Special events to celebrate Florida Pollinator Week … read more
May campaign reports show most incumbents maintain commanding leads
May campaign reports show most incumbents maintain commanding leads
With only 11 weeks left until the August 28 primary, local incumbents are maintaining commanding leads in their respective races with the exception of the District 5 school board race. Political newcomer Wei Ueberschaer, who is challenging School Board District 5 incumbent Scott Peden, has raised $24,145 — more than a five-fold lead. School Board … read more
Fundraiser underway for animal rescue van
Fundraiser underway for animal rescue van
A HOPE for Santa Rosa County is raising money to purchase a van to help rescue and transport animals to reduce animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates at the county animal shelter. So far $410 of their $10,000 goal has been met. “We drive 60 animals per month to get fixed, countless animals to rescue, and … read more
TIP hires new crisis team manager
TIP hires new crisis team manager
The Trauma Intervention Program of Northwest Florida, a national nonprofit organization, recently hired Martina M. Sternberg, Ph.D., and retired Air Force as the Crisis Team Manager. Martina shared that working with TIP is her passion. She shared a personal story that speaks to the importance of TIP. Sternberg said she remembers the call she received … read more
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Opens New Hangar at Pensacola International Airport
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Opens New Hangar at Pensacola International Airport
Governor Rick Scott today attended the ribbon-cutting of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering’s new hangar at the Pensacola International Airport. This brand new maintenance and engineering facility will add 400 new job opportunities for local families. The Florida Department of Transportation provided $23.8 million in grants to support this project. “As a global organization, I know that … read more
Pensacola’s Jerry Pate Joins Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Board
Pensacola’s Jerry Pate Joins Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Board
Legendary golfer and businessman from Pensacola, Jerry Pate, has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Pate was elected at the recent meeting of the Foundation’s board of directors. Board Chair Dick Corbett said he was delighted to welcome Pate to the … read more
Sanborn fails in effort to help evaluate county tourism director
Sanborn fails in effort to help evaluate county tourism director
Santa Rosa County tourism staff in 2014 began reporting to county administration instead of an appointed tourism council. Tourism revenues since then have climbed from $2.175 million to $2.8 million last fiscal year. But despite the more than 25 percent growth in tourism revenues, Jack Sanborn, an appointee to the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development … read more
Pier employee’s idea could save lives
Pier employee’s idea could save lives
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh this morning gathered with firefighters and Navarre Beach Fishing Pier employee Thomas Mintz (center) to debut a new life ring buoy installed on the pier. Mintz, who recently started working at the pier, said he came up with the idea because it could help save a life. The … read more
Air Force CV-22 Osprey makes precautionary landing
Air Force CV-22 Osprey makes precautionary landing
An Air Force CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, made a precautionary landing on June 4 at approximately 11 p.m. in a field near Ashland, Alabama out of an abundance of caution. This occurred during a routine training mission, and of the five crew members, none were reported injured per base officials. … read more
BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, Prize Schemes “Devastate” Older Victims with Evolving Tactics
BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, Prize Schemes “Devastate” Older Victims with Evolving Tactics
A new report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says sweepstakes, lottery and prize schemes are devastating victims financially and emotionally with ever-evolving methods. These frauds concentrate on seniors, targeting them by direct mail, cold calling, social media, even text messages and smartphone pop-ups. BBB warns consumers to be on guard against these serious and pervasive … read more
