U.S. Attorney Keefe announces more than $65M available to fight human trafficking and its victims
U.S. Attorney Keefe announces more than $65M available to fight human trafficking and its victims
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, today announced that communities across northern Florida are eligible to apply for a portion of more than $65 million in Department of Justice grants nationwide to help communities combat human trafficking and serve adults and children who are victimized in trafficking operations. “Our nation … read more
7th Annual Foo Foo Festival in November 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
7th Annual Foo Foo Festival in November 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
The nonprofit organization, Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE), today announces the 7th Annual Foo Foo Festival slated for November 5-16, 2020 has been canceled due to the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Foo Foo Festival will resume November 4-15, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. “Our board voted unanimously to suspend Foo Foo Festival this year in light … read more
$18.5 million available for Florida agencies to address COVID-19
$18.5 million available for Florida agencies to address COVID-19
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, today announced that the Department of Justice is making $850 million available nationwide to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. Funding includes over $18.5 million for cities and counties in Florida. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding … read more
Burn authorizations to resume after recent rainfall
Burn authorizations to resume after recent rainfall
Officials with the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center have moved to allow the authorization of prescribed burning as well as pile burning with restrictions after recent rain fall helped reduce the local wildfire danger. More moisture is in the near-term forecast, which should help further alleviate the situation. Any burn practitioner wishing to obtain … read more
Florida Governors issues “shelter-in-place” order through April 30
Florida Governors issues “shelter-in-place” order through April 30
BREAKING NEWS: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis orders all Floridians to leave home only for “essential business only.” “It makes sense to make this move now,” he said. It will go into effect at midnight on Thursday UPDATE – South Santa Rosa News just received the Governor’s executive order, which is posted below. We’re working to … read more
Baptist Health Care now offers online pre-screening for COVID-19
Baptist Health Care now offers online pre-screening for COVID-19
Baptist Health Care now offers online assessment screenings for COVID-19 to determine if further diagnostic testing is needed. Anyone who is concerned about a possible exposure to COVID-19 or is exhibiting symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath can complete an initial online assessment screening using a smartphone, tablet or computer. The online … read more
Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
With K-12 schools closing across the country, the world’s premier aviation institution – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – has ramped up free online course offerings on topics ranging from aeronautics and meteorology, to computer applications, history and more. No-cost options are available for the general public as well as Embry-Riddle employees. “We want to help children … read more
Marcille withdraws from State Attorney race
Marcille withdraws from State Attorney race
The Office of First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Eddins yesterday issued a press release, announcing the withdrawal of Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille from the race to replace Eddins, who is not seeking another term in office. Eddins had endorsed Marcille, who was facing off against fellow longtime prosecutor Ginger Bowden Madden, daughter of … read more
Business disaster loan webinar scheduled for Thursday
Business disaster loan webinar scheduled for Thursday
UPDATE: A corrected email address was distributed March 31. The correct email is ESF18@santarosa.fl.gov. Santa Rosa County’s Economic Development Office and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWF will host a disaster loan webinar for businesses at 3 p.m., CST on Thursday, April 2. Answers to questions concerning the Florida Emergency Bridge Loan floridadisasterloan.org … read more
Ascension Sacred Heart extends drive-through COVID-19 testing into 3rd week
Ascension Sacred Heart extends drive-through COVID-19 testing into 3rd week
The drive-through COVID-19 testing site organized by Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart continues this week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pensacola. Persons wanting to have a nasal swab collected for lab testing should first call 850-746-2684 for a telephone screening to see if they meet criteria to get the test. People who meet … read more
