South Santa Rosa News adds “always free” online issue
South Santa Rosa News adds “always free” online issue
We’d like to welcome Tom Sexton as our new Creative Director! Tom has facilitated a request many readers have expressed – to see the full version of each week’s newspaper online. As always, South Santa Rosa News is completely free online and in print! We’ll soon be adding a tab at the top of our … read more
New Statewide Number to Report Crime Tips Announced
New Statewide Number to Report Crime Tips Announced
Attorney General Ashley Moody today joined the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers to announce a new statewide number for the anonymous citizen reporting process. Starting today, anyone can report tips about a crime from anywhere in the state anonymously by dialing **TIPS (8477). Currently, each of Florida’s 27 regional Crime Stoppers uses separate, local phone … read more
DeSantis announces Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Sally
DeSantis announces Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Sally
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the first Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan has been approved for a business impacted by Hurricane Sally. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will provide the loan to Brett Hinely, owner of Bluewater Bay Marina in Niceville, Florida. The loan was approved in a short, four business day … read more
SRC Health Department School Quarantines Spur Protest
SRC Health Department School Quarantines Spur Protest
Photo courtesy Jennifer Letavish Santa Rosa County Health Department’s recommendation for 10-day quarantines for students who test positive and 14-day quarantines for students exposed to COVID-19 will remain in place for now – despite parents protesting before the September 27 Santa Rosa County School Board Meeting. During the meeting, about 15 parents and students spoke … read more
Peanut Butter Challenge collects peanut butter for low-income families
Peanut Butter Challenge collects peanut butter for low-income families
Since peanuts are one of the major crops grown in Santa Rosa County – and peanut butter is a great protein – UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa is holding their annual Peanut Butter Challenge Oct. 1 to Nov. 25 to feed local families in need. Collected peanut butter will be distributed through several agencies and … read more
‘Road’ Raiders slogging through tough streak
‘Road’ Raiders slogging through tough streak
Regan Rudzki (left) and Abbey Nebarez team up on the block against Pensacola Catholic Monday. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Except their first game, the Lady Raiders volleyball team has spent a lot of time on the bus traveling to away games. Coach Ryan Davenport admits that scheduling just fell that way. But they’re getting ready … read more
FWC announces fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf
FWC announces fall recreational red snapper season in Gulf
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico to open on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1. During this season, private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in … read more
Eglin recovery efforts aid population increase of rare woodpecker
Eglin recovery efforts aid population increase of rare woodpecker
Hutch Collins, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron threatened and endangered species biologist, holds baby red-cockaded woodpeckers after placing identification bands on them at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range at Wedgefield, S.C., May 30, 2018. The woodpeckers are an endangered species that live in old-growth pine forests and reside in large family clusters. (U.S. Air Force photo by … read more
Pensacola Children’s Chorus to Hold Rehearsals in Gulf Breeze for Santa Rosa Singers
Pensacola Children’s Chorus to Hold Rehearsals in Gulf Breeze for Santa Rosa Singers
The show must go on, despite damages sustained to our community from Hurricane Sally. A number of our southern Santa Rosa County members now face major transportation issues due to the closure of the Three Mile Bridge. In an effort to relieve some of this burden, PCC will be hosting weekly rehearsals in Gulf Breeze. … read more
OWA reopens Oct. 2, offers Halloween movies and musicals
OWA reopens Oct. 2, offers Halloween movies and musicals
The Park at OWA is reopening Friday, October 2, and starting Saturday, October 3, enjoy classic Halloween movies—free—at the island amphitheater. Other fun activities including a showing of The Book of Life at 7 p.m., plus a special Sugar Skull appearance starting at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, the Hyde School Musical starts this weekend. Principal Dr. Hyde’s … read more
