County Puts Locked Gate on Holley Point Waterfront Access
County Puts Locked Gate on Holley Point Waterfront Access
Known as the Holley Point Boat Ramp, this county-owned waterfront access has been used for generations for fishing and accessing East Bay Some Holley residents are upset after Santa Rosa County put a locked gate on a county-owned waterfront access on Holley Point Road, and it was discovered that the two adjacent property owners are … read more
Gaetz Announces Military Academy Nominations
Gaetz Announces Military Academy Nominations
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz on January 28 announced the 2021 Academy Nominations. Gaetz said one of his most important roles is making the nominations. He said receiving the nomination doesn’t mean a student receives the appointment to a military academy. Included in the list are South Santa Rosa students, including: Air Force Academy Mira Helms, … read more
Hotline now available for Florida residents to schedule vaccine appointments
Hotline now available for Florida residents to schedule vaccine appointments
The Florida’s Health Department today will officially announce a new appointment system aimed to allow citizens easier access to COVID-19 vaccinations. Florida citizens 65 years of age and older and frontline healthcare workers can now call 866-201-7110 to schedule an appointment. Over 15,193 have been vaccinated so far in Santa Rosa County. Hearing impaired can … read more
NAS Whiting Field Receives FDEP Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award
NAS Whiting Field Receives FDEP Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently recognized the Naval Air Station Whiting Field Public Works Environmental team (shown in the photo) for the installation’s exceptional achievements that prevent or reduce impacts on the environment. (left to right: Public Works Officer Lt. Cmdr. Brian Holmes, Jon Stewart, Jeff Kissler, Charles Egri, Christina Malitz, Sean Foote, and … read more
Former Tourism Official Takes Plea Deal in Sign Theft Case
Former Tourism Official Takes Plea Deal in Sign Theft Case
Jack Sanborn’s mugshot from November 4, 2020 (Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office photo) The Office of the State Attorney announced in November 2, 2020 that a Warrant had been issued in for the arrest of John Herrick “Jack” Sanborn, 70, for one count of Petit Theft for the alleged theft of a political sign. Sanborn … read more
Fireworks show added to Feb. 6 Mardi Gras Boat Parade at Pensacola Beach
Fireworks show added to Feb. 6 Mardi Gras Boat Parade at Pensacola Beach
Head to Pensacola Beach on Saturday night, Feb. 6, to watch a spectacle of color and lights! The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce has added a dazzling firework show to end the Mardi Gras-Themed Lighted Boat Parade, set to start at 6 p.m. The boat parade and fireworks headline the Chamber’s INDULGE Week on the … read more
Youth and Military/Veteran Waterfowl Hunting Days Open Soon
Youth and Military/Veteran Waterfowl Hunting Days Open Soon
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced two upcoming special hunting weekends for waterfowl. Waterfowl hunting weekend for military and veterans Veterans and active duty service members have a special weekend – Feb. 6-7 – to hunt waterfowl in Florida. This new opportunity allows only veterans and members of the Armed Forces on … read more
Florida Surpasses 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Florida Surpasses 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida’s official reporting now reflects more than 1 million seniors 65 and older have been vaccinated in the state, leading the nation in vaccinations of seniors. “Florida is full speed ahead with our Seniors First strategy and it is working,” said Governor DeSantis. “The state’s reporting now shows that we have vaccinated … read more
IMPACT 100 offers drive-thru contribution drop offs
IMPACT 100 offers drive-thru contribution drop offs
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area in 2020 had 1,166 members, awarding a record number of transformative grants of $106,000 each to 11 nonprofit organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. In the coming weeks, IMPACT 100 is offering three drive-thru events to introduce prospective members to the process for funding transformative grants in the Pensacola … read more
Gulf Power spends $6.7M to buy land for solar array in East Milton
Gulf Power spends $6.7M to buy land for solar array in East Milton
Gulf Power plans to build a solar array along U.S. 90 E in East Milton. Last year the company purchased the property for the project, which will be called the Blackwater River Solar Energy Center. The utility, which was acquired by Florida Power & Light, on March 11, 2020 around 365 acres on the north … read more
