Baptist reverts to “no visitors” policy due to recent COVID-19 spike
Baptist reverts to “no visitors” policy due to recent COVID-19 spike
Baptist Health Care has revised its visitation policy, following a spike in COVID-19 cases in the local area and state. Effective Wednesday, July 15 at 5 a.m., no visitors will be permitted at Baptist, Gulf Breeze and Jay Hospitals, Baptist Towers and all Baptist Health Care medical parks, urgent care centers and physician offices. Visitor … read more
Evidence indicates airman likely sustained fatal injuries upon being pulled from the aircraft
Evidence indicates airman likely sustained fatal injuries upon being pulled from the aircraft
An Air Force Special Operations Aircraft Accident Investigation Board report released today found a U.S. Air Force combat controller sustained fatal injuries upon extraction from the aircraft in an accident that occurred on November 5, 2019, when his reserve parachute inadvertently deployed. Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 23rd Special … read more
City of Milton set guidelines and braces for large crowd at tonight’s meeting
City of Milton set guidelines and braces for large crowd at tonight’s meeting
The City of Milton today announced that in anticipation of a large crowd at tonight’s City Council meeting to address a proposed Black Lives Matter mural and revisit a mask requirement, the following rules have been established to ensure public safety and that all citizens who wish to be heard will have an opportunity to … read more
Chambers team up to provide meals on Santa Rosa County’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Chambers team up to provide meals on Santa Rosa County’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will proclaim August 14 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Santa Rosa County, and local chambers of commerce are teaming up to host meals for law enforcement officers on that day. “This day will honor the contributions and dedicated service of all law enforcement officers in … read more
Florida Man Charged with COVID Relief Fraud and Health Care Fraud
Florida Man Charged with COVID Relief Fraud and Health Care Fraud
A Florida man was arrested July 10 on allegations that he fraudulently sought several Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and that he participated in a scheme to defraud Medicare of at least $5.6 million. It is further alleged that a portion of the PPP loan proceeds were potentially used in furtherance of the Medicare fraud … read more
SANTA ROSA HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S COVID-19 TEST SITE AT MIDWAY RELOCATES
SANTA ROSA HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S COVID-19 TEST SITE AT MIDWAY RELOCATES
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) COVID-19 drive-in testing site at the Midway location will move to the Community Life United Methodist Church, 4115 Soundside Drive in Gulf Breeze. Hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Testing will be offered … read more
2020 Primary Election Book Closing
2020 Primary Election Book Closing
Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane reminds voters registration books will close on Mon., July 20. It is the last day to register to vote or make party affiliation changes for the Primary Election to be held on Aug. 18. Florida law mandates registration books close 29 days before an election. … read more
County reserves drop by $14 million
County reserves drop by $14 million
Santa Rosa County Commissioners meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. to discuss the fiscal year 2021 budget, which starts October 1. There is a 6.45 percent overall decrease from the FY 2020 budget, and the bulk of that difference is due to roughly $14 million which was spent or allocated from county reserves for the following … read more
Coast Guard searching for missing person near East Pensacola Beach
Coast Guard searching for missing person near East Pensacola Beach
The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water near East Pensacola Beach in Pensacola, Florida, Monday. Watchstanders at Sector Mobile were notified at 7:58 a.m. of a kite used for kite-surfing on the beach in the Gulf of Mexico near East Pensacola Beach. It was reported that the kite appeared as … read more
State offers funding to private landowners to fight and prevent Pine Beetle damage
State offers funding to private landowners to fight and prevent Pine Beetle damage
The Florida Forest Service is announcing that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. The program is limited to 44 northern Florida counties, the known range of the southern pine beetle, and open to non-industrial, private forest landowners through August 6, 2020. The southern pine beetle (SPB) … read more
