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
Second cyclone possible with developing tropical system
Second cyclone possible with developing tropical system
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. CDT update indicates Tropical Depression Three has become a little better organized and strengthened slightly, and there is a possibility that a second cyclone could develop. “In 5 days there could be a cyclone near the forecast point that is not actually TD-3 due to land interaction and the … read more
DeSantis mobilizes 700 National Guard and 1,300 Highway Patrol Officers to support law enforcement
DeSantis mobilizes 700 National Guard and 1,300 Highway Patrol Officers to support law enforcement
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement thanking state and local leaders for their partnership to keep Floridians safe: “Florida has zero tolerance for violence, rioting and looting. George Floyd’s murder was appalling, and the Minnesota perpetrators need to be brought to justice, but this cannot be used as a pretext for violence in … read more
Congressman Gaetz Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners
Congressman Gaetz Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners
Today, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition during a virtual presentation online. Students from across the First Congressional District of Florida submitted artwork for the competition pertaining to the theme “Scenes of Northwest Florida.” Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by members of the … read more
