Florida Teens are Going to the Hospital with Serious Respiratory Issues and It’s Not COVID-19
Florida Teens are Going to the Hospital with Serious Respiratory Issues and It’s Not COVID-19
Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents and teens about an alarming new health scare. Reports are emerging of Florida teens being rushed to the hospital with COVID-19 like symptoms after using e-cigarette products—some having to be placed on ventilators. The patients test negative for the novel coronavirus, however they vape. Health experts are concerned … read more
Two rehabilitated sea turtles released
Two rehabilitated sea turtles released
The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E. Center on Tuesday successfully released two rehabilitated sea turtles. With sea turtle nesting season officially starting on May 1st, the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center team has been busy rehabilitating multiple sick or injured turtles. The immediate release of two of their patients was a joyous event for all. The first turtle to be … read more
Governor approves Santa Rosa’s plan to reopen more vacation rentals
Governor approves Santa Rosa’s plan to reopen more vacation rentals
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is working with local bed tax collectors to move forward with the county’s approved plan to expand vacation rentals. “We are pleased to announce that the revised plan was approved,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie White in an email to local bed tax collectors on … read more
Santa Rosa residents urged to protect themselves against tick and mosquito bites
Santa Rosa residents urged to protect themselves against tick and mosquito bites
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) is urging all residents and visitors, especially those that are spending time outdoors, to protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites this summer season. While most tick and mosquito bites are only an annoyance, sometimes these bites can be dangerous. Preventing bites reduces the risk of a person getting … read more
Fundraiser aims to help Sheriff’s Office employee battle cancer
Fundraiser aims to help Sheriff’s Office employee battle cancer
Watson pictured with her 2-year-old granddaughter, Daylin TJ Watson, an employee of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, is battling breast cancer, and a letter-writing campaign and fundraiser has been organized to help her during this difficult time. Surina Reynolds, who works in the SRSO purchasing department with Watson, is helping coordinate the effort. “(TJ) … read more
Florida demonstrations “largely peaceful” over past 24 hours
Florida demonstrations “largely peaceful” over past 24 hours
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported that demonstrations across the state of Florida have remained largely peaceful over the past 24 hours and no significant law enforcement or civilian injuries or deaths have been reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Additionally, FDLE has not received reports of widespread property damage, commercial or residential. “I … read more
FWC considers stricter regulations for flounder
FWC considers stricter regulations for flounder
**SOUTH SANTA ROSA NEWS IS WORKING TO FIX TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH THIS POST The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC will host two virtual flounder workshops to gather public input about management of the flounder fishery. The workshops will take place at 5 p.m. CDT today and June 4. FWC’s stock status update … read more
Cristobal could make TX/LA landfall as a hurricane, bring heavy surf and rainfall to NW FL
Cristobal could make TX/LA landfall as a hurricane, bring heavy surf and rainfall to NW FL
Graphic by www.weathermodels.com Tropical Depression Three could develop into Hurricane Cristobal and become the first hurricane to make a June landfall in the United States since Hurricane Bonnie hit the Texas coast in 1986. Currently the European hurricane model suggests Cristobal could also make landfall in Texas – or perhaps Louisiana. “Overnight weather models trending toward … read more
Man passes away after Coast Guard medevacs two divers offshore Pensacola
Man passes away after Coast Guard medevacs two divers offshore Pensacola
The Coast Guard on Monday medevaced two divers reporting symptoms of decompression sickness offshore Pensacola. One 55-year-old male diver was transported to Spring Hill Medical Center, and one 66-year-old male diver was pronounced deceased by EMS upon arriving to shore. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report at approximately 12:30 p.m. that two … read more
FWC seeks public help in wild turkey survey
FWC seeks public help in wild turkey survey
Help biologists learn more about Florida’s wild turkey populations by reporting all wild turkeys you see during your normal daily activities from June 1 to Aug. 31. We’re interested in sightings of hens with and without poults (young wild turkeys), and male birds (jakes and gobblers) from all regions of the state, including rural and developed areas. … read more
