FDOT expects Pensacola Bridge to be closed for “extended period” of time
FDOT expects Pensacola Bridge to be closed for “extended period” of time
SUBSCRIBE TO FDOT BRIDGE ALERTS AT THIS LINK: http://fdot.gov/PensacolaBay In response to Hurricane Sally, FDOT deployed teams consisting of more than 150 people to assist with cut and toss and bridge inspections. Cut and toss efforts are complete and the majority of the bridge inspections are as well. FDOT continues to work with its local … read more
Santa Rosa County Small Business Economic Recovery Grants Available
Santa Rosa County Small Business Economic Recovery Grants Available
Santa Rosa County has allocated $1.9 million of CARES Act funding to provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible small businesses. In partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center, applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. The application period begins on September 28 at 8 a.m. and closes on October 16 … read more
Drive-in dinner October 3 to benefit Emerald Coast Exceptional Families
Drive-in dinner October 3 to benefit Emerald Coast Exceptional Families
Local restaurants are chipping in to support an October 3 fundraiser to benefit Emerald Coast Exeptional Families. A “spooky” drive-in dinner will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Harvest Village, located at 7552 Navarre Parkway. After guests arrive, they will stay in their cars throughout the event and have food delivered to … read more
DeSantis announces new legislation to stop violent assemblies and protect law enforcement
DeSantis announces new legislation to stop violent assemblies and protect law enforcement
Governor Ron DeSantis announced new legislation to stop violent assemblies and protect law enforcement. The proposed legislation, the “Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act,” creates new criminal offenses and increases penalties for those who target law enforcement and participate in violent or disorderly assemblies. “Our right to peacefully assemble is one … read more
Same-day permitting now available in Santa Rosa for all minor storm repairs.
Same-day permitting now available in Santa Rosa for all minor storm repairs.
Any residential service that has been determined to need repair will require a permit and inspection before the service can be re-energized. However, as an option, a duly licensed electrical contractor (EC or ER) is authorized to work with the power company to have the service re-energized before an inspection is performed by Santa Rosa … read more
County to discuss adoption of proposed $166M budget Tuesday evening
County to discuss adoption of proposed $166M budget Tuesday evening
Santa Rosa County staff will present the $166 million proposed fiscal year 21 budget to the Board of County Commissioners during a 6 p.m. workshop on Tuesday at the County Administrative Complex, located at 6495 Caroline Street in Milton. No increase in property taxes are included in the proposed budget, which is down from $178 … read more
Florida Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline is Activated
Florida Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline is Activated
In the aftermath of the destruction and flooding left by Hurricane Sally, Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning those in impacted areas to guard against price gouging, contracting scams and fraud. Attorney General Moody’s Price Gouging Hotline remains open and accessible for consumers to report extreme price increases and storm-related scams. “Hurricane Sally brought destruction … read more
BBB of Northwest Florida warns of post-storm scams
BBB of Northwest Florida warns of post-storm scams
In the wake of Hurricane Sally, consumers are evaluating the damage done and have started the cleanup process. Better Business Bureau receives hundreds of complaints every year concerning sub-par work performed by contractors, and encourages consumers to take the time to properly research contractors to avoid creating a bigger problem. Natural disasters can bring out … read more
Santa Rosa County is big on self-praise but fails at crisis communication
Santa Rosa County is big on self-praise but fails at crisis communication
Screenshot of the now-deleted post made by Santa Rosa County Emergency Management on Friday THIS IS AN OPINION PIECE Boy, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission loves to praise itself and its staff – to the point that they have paid thousands of dollars to self-nominate for awards, which they then present back … read more
Call Operation Blue Roof services NOT YET authorized for Hurricane Sally
Call Operation Blue Roof services NOT YET authorized for Hurricane Sally
Operation Blue Roof services are not yet authorized in our area for Hurricane Sally. Presently only Hurricane Laura victims can utilize the free service, which provides temporary roof covering following a disaster. “Currently there is not an authorized roofing mission in response to Hurricane Sally,” stated the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which suggests monitoring … read more
