Santa Rosa County Health Department opens COVID-19 call line
Santa Rosa County Health Department opens COVID-19 call line
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has established a dedicated call line to respond to residents’ questions and concerns about COVID-19 in Santa Rosa County. Residents may call 850-564-2307 to have their questions answered 24 hours a day. Questions may also be directed to the State’s COVID-19 call line at 1-866-779-6121, 24 hours a … read more
Dry conditions prompt suspension of burn authorizations
Dry conditions prompt suspension of burn authorizations
Officials with the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center are suspending burn authorizations for Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties effective immediately. This measure only applies to burns requiring authorizations from the Florida Forest Service such as large piles burns and acreage or broadcast burning. This is not a burn ban. Continued dry weather and … read more
School district answers questions about graduation, returning to school
School district answers questions about graduation, returning to school
Santa Rosa County School District has set up a frequently asked questions page at http://www.srcturnkey.com WILL MISSED SCHOOL DAYS HAVE TO BE MADE UP? We have asked the state this question and that determination has not yet been made. We will share that determination as soon as we receive it. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO … read more
Gulf Power to lower May utility bills by around 40% due to COVID-19 crisis
Gulf Power to lower May utility bills by around 40% due to COVID-19 crisis
Gulf Power today announced its plan to significantly lower bills for customers amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Subject to Florida Public Service Commission approval, beginning May 1, Gulf Power plans to issue a one-time decrease of approximately 40% for the typical residential customer bill as a result of lower fuel costs. “At Gulf … read more
Gulf Power Foundation donates $250K to United Way of West Florida’s COVID-19 relief fund
Gulf Power Foundation donates $250K to United Way of West Florida’s COVID-19 relief fund
As communities around the world grapple with the lasting economic and health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, community support organizations like United Way are in need more than ever. United Way of West Florida is honored to be the recipient of $250,000 from the Gulf Power Foundation to help members of our community impacted by … read more
Councilwoman takes on mayor and fellow council members
Councilwoman takes on mayor and fellow council members
Councilwoman Shannon Rice was outvoted 6-1 on Monday, March 23 when the Milton City Council agreed to pass an Emergency Declaration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Peggi Smith was absent, and council members Casey Powell and Heather Hathaway participated by telephone. A short meeting had been anticipated, but it lasted almost two … read more
Baptist Health Care opens first Santa Rosa COVID screening site today
Baptist Health Care opens first Santa Rosa COVID screening site today
Baptist Health Care has announced that today it will open a second COVID-19 screening center in south Santa Rosa County to evaluate people with respiratory illness and COVID-19 symptoms. All individuals with respiratory symptoms – such as cough, fever and shortness of breath – can call 850-434-4080 to determine if they need an appointment with … read more
County approves $60K for emergency small business grants
County approves $60K for emergency small business grants
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during today’s board meeting approved two measures to help small businesses with less than 20 employees during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, including $60,000 in emergency grants. Santa Rosa taxpayers on their utility bills are charged an electronic franchise fee, which is paid to the county. A certain portion of those fees … read more
5-month-old boy dies from gunshot to torso by mom
5-month-old boy dies from gunshot to torso by mom
A thirty year old Fort Walton Beach woman suspected of killing her infant son yesterday remains in stable condition at a local hospital following what Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe was a murder/suicide attempt. An autopsy today revealed the five month old had been shot once in the torso area. The mother suffered an … read more
GUEST OPINION Criminals should pay heed: In Northern Florida, law enforcers are very much on the job
GUEST OPINION Criminals should pay heed: In Northern Florida, law enforcers are very much on the job
As our social institutions adjust to cope with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the headlines reflect this unprecedented time, including measures by the courts and law enforcement to minimize person-to-person contact as much as possible. Despite this, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners have a firm warning for criminals: We remain on … read more
