The struggle to keep local schools safe

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Romi White

  • The struggle to keep local schools safe

    Posted: Wednesday, February 28

    School Resource Officers Art Austin and Matt Robinson are two of only six SROs currently in Santa Rosa County School District’s 38 schools, according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy. Florida Governor Rick Scott at a press conference this afternoon in Walton County promoted his $500 million school safety plan. However, … read more

    • Rotary Club of Navarre Announces 22nd Annual 8th Grade Essay Contest Winners

    Posted on February 28, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Rotary Club of Navarre Announces 22nd Annual 8th Grade Essay Contest Winners

    Posted: Wednesday, February 28

    Pictured left to right:  Rotary Club of Navarre President TJ Goulet, Hunter Wallace, Cassidy McWatters, Carly Russ, Olivia Smith and Club Youth Program Coordinator Les Rushing. Rotary Club of Navarre is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s 8th Grade Essay Contest:  Cassidy McWatters, first place; Olivia Smith, second place; Hunter Wallace, third place; and … read more

    • Local lawn expert to host free irrigation maintenance workshop for homeowners

    Posted on February 28, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Local lawn expert to host free irrigation maintenance workshop for homeowners

    Posted: Wednesday, February 28

    Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions and author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care” is holding a free workshop for home owners who want to know how to maintain their irrigation systems. Skip says that proper irrigation is the … read more

    • NASCAR Champ competed at Southern Raceway in Milton

    Posted on February 28, 2018 by Staff reports

  • NASCAR Champ competed at Southern Raceway in Milton

    Posted: Wednesday, February 28

    The United Sprint Car Series “Battle at the Beach” two-day event kicked off February 23 with a full racing card, including qualifying Heats and Main Events for all divisions. The event was headlined both nights by the nationally touring United Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars. Tony Stewart, three-time Monster … read more

    • Holley-Navarre Fire District adds 6 full-time firefighters

    Posted on February 28, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Holley-Navarre Fire District adds 6 full-time firefighters

    Posted: Wednesday, February 28

    Pictured left to right: Firefighters Chris Carpenter, Daniel Tolar, and Eric Heaton during the February 26 pinning ceremony Holley-Navarre Fire District this week pinned three new firefighters and announced that three part-time firefighters were promoted to full-time positions. HNFD Chief Ron Norton said the hires were part of the district’s initiative to improve our staffing … read more

    • Santa Rosa holds household hazardous waste Amnesty Day

    Posted on February 27, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa holds household hazardous waste Amnesty Day

    Posted: Tuesday, February 27

      Dispose of HHW at South End Service Center March 10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.   Santa Rosa County will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Day on Sat., Mar. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Santa Rosa County South Service Center, 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. This event offers residents the opportunity to dispose of HHW at … read more

    • Leaders explore adding more school resource officers to Santa Rosa schools

    Posted on February 26, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Leaders explore adding more school resource officers to Santa Rosa schools

    Posted: Monday, February 26

      This afternoon the Santa Rosa County School District conducted its first School Security Task Force Meeting which included school district administration and representatives from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Milton Police Department, Santa Rosa County Health Department, and Santa Rosa County Emergency Management.  Topics included actions taken by the … read more

    • Challenger enters District 3 school board race

    Posted on February 26, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Challenger enters District 3 school board race

    Posted: Monday, February 26

    Kenny Long, a teacher at West Navarre Intermediate School, has prefiled for the Santa Rosa County District 3 School Board race. Long faces incumbent Carol Boston, who signed up to seek re-election November 9, 2017. Boston made a $5,000 self-loan to her campaign. According to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, local school … read more

    • Panhandle Butterfly House offers annual tour guide training

    Posted on February 26, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Panhandle Butterfly House offers annual tour guide training

    Posted: Monday, February 26

    The Panhandle Butterfly House is seeking seasonal volunteers to serve as tour guides.   Butterfly house tours are usually scheduled Monday through Wednesday mornings. Volunteers work in teams, educating visitors on the biology and habitat of butterflies and their importance in our ecosystem. New volunteers are paired with seasoned tour guides to learn the ropes.   … read more