Trump administration task force to build/rebuild monuments to American heroes hosts inaugural meeting
Trump administration task force to build/rebuild monuments to American heroes hosts inaugural meeting
Photo: Secretary Bernhardt at the inaugural meeting of the Task Force for Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes. Photo Credit: Department of the Interior Photographer. The Trump Administration yesterday hosted the first meeting of the Task Force for Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes (Task Force) at the United States Department of the … read more
Mom of special needs daughter starts distance learning petition for upcoming school year
Mom of special needs daughter starts distance learning petition for upcoming school year
With less than a month before school resumes, a petition asking for a distance learning option in Santa Rosa County is making waves, and the mom behind it, Ashley Dehnert Miller, is unapologetic in her efforts to give local families more choices for their school-aged children. Miller has two children in the school system. Her … read more
So far more than 17,600 Santa Rosa voters have requested ballots by mail
So far more than 17,600 Santa Rosa voters have requested ballots by mail
The Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Office has been busy processing requests from thousands of voters who want to vote by mail during the upcoming elections. “We are currently at over 17,600 requests, including both military and civilian,” stated Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, who pointed out that is more than 7,600 additional … read more
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
