Local restaurant and retail Phase I reopenings announced
Local restaurant and retail Phase I reopenings announced
Following is a list of local restaurant and retail shop reopenings for Phase I of reopening Florida. This list is under development and will be updated frequently, so please keep checking back. If you own a restaurant or retail establishment or have details on church services pls email info@ssrnews.com or call 850-503-6242. Per Governor DeSantis’ … read more
Mobile COVID-19 testing site to open Saturday at UWF in Pensacola
Mobile COVID-19 testing site to open Saturday at UWF in Pensacola
A new mobile testing site at the University of West Florida will open daily to the public from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m, starting Saturday, May 2, according to Escambia County. The drive-through test site will be located at the SP2 parking lot, which is located on the east side of campus, near the East Sports … read more
ADA beach access mats to be reinstalled for Navarre Beach reopening
ADA beach access mats to be reinstalled for Navarre Beach reopening
Santa Rosa County plans to reinstall two ADA beach access mats inside Navarre Beach Marine Park prior to the beach reopening at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 1. According to Assistant County Administrator Mark Murray, one will be positioned at the westernmost restroom/pavilion complex located at walkover 40D. The other will be positioned at the center restroom/pavilion … read more
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office bloodhounds continue to prove their value
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office bloodhounds continue to prove their value
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office dispatch around 1:30 a.m. last night received a call related to a missing person. Earlier in the day, an adult male was dropped off by a family member for a day of canoeing on Coldwater Creek. “When the individual did not return home, we were notified,” said SRSO Spokesman Sgt. … read more
State Attorney Eddins has two-fold focus as he retires from the job he loves
State Attorney Eddins has two-fold focus as he retires from the job he loves
First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Eddins said it was a tough decision to retire, but he’s focused on ending his 15-year term strong and ensuring a smooth transition for incoming State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden, who will be the first female to serve in the role, starting this fall. “It has been the high … read more
Ginger Bowden Madden to be first female First Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Ginger Bowden Madden to be first female First Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Candidate qualifying has ended with Ginger Bowden Madden as the sole remaining contender to replace retiring longtime First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Eddins. She will be the first female to serve in the role. “I believe that she will do a very good job as State Attorney,” Eddins told South Santa Rosa News on … read more
Community Life United Methodist Church to serve as a Mobile Food Pantry
Community Life United Methodist Church to serve as a Mobile Food Pantry
To help provide relief to local families, Community Life United Methodist Church will serve as a mobile food pantry in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Acting in partnership with Feeding Florida, Community Life will hold a series of mobile food pantries over the coming weeks. The first upcoming time is this Monday, May 4th at … read more
Gulf Power to provide one-time bill decrease of 40% next month
Gulf Power to provide one-time bill decrease of 40% next month
Gulf Power announced that today the Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved its request to issue a one-time decrease of approximately 40% for the typical residential customer bill beginning May 1. Business customers will also see a significant one-time decrease of approximately 40-55% in May, depending on usage and rate class. “We are pleased … read more
Longtime Santa Rosa Commissioner’s campaign sign illegally erected on county property
Longtime Santa Rosa Commissioner’s campaign sign illegally erected on county property
Santa Rosa County officials are working to address a large political sign which was illegal erected on county property by the re-elect Don Salter for County Commission District 3 campaign. County Administrator Dan Schebler on Monday stated he was contacting the county’s code enforcement department for action on the matter. Schebler had previously addressed illegally … read more
Driver Charged with DUI after nearly hitting a patrol car
Driver Charged with DUI after nearly hitting a patrol car
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy stopped at a red light in Mary Esther yesterday evening was nearly rear-ended by a driver who was forced to brake so hard his tires squealed. Around the same time a call came in reference a reckless driver in the area. After a traffic stop on Mary Esther Cut-off, … read more
