DeSantis says shelter in place would not be advisable for Florida
DeSantis says shelter in place would not be advisable for Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a press conference this afternoon announced that a shelter in place would not be advisable for Florida. “I think given our circumstances that would not be advisable,” DeSantis said. “It would be a very blunt instrument. When you are ordering people to shelter-in-place, you are consigning a number, probably 100’s … read more
Public urged to report suspected COVID-19 fraud and price gouging
Public urged to report suspected COVID-19 fraud and price gouging
U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe of the Northern District of Florida urges the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 by contacting the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 1-866-720-5721) or disaster@leo.gov. In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution … read more
Local volunteers team up with schools to feed hungry students
Local volunteers team up with schools to feed hungry students
UPDATE: Santa Rosa County Schools Food Services received permission from USDA to start distributing meals today along certain school bus routes in areas with high rates of free and reduced lunch students: Berryhill Elem Benny Russell Elem Bagdad Elem Central School East Milton Elem Jay Elem Holley-Navarre Primary Milton High Pea Ridge Elem Assistant Superintendent … read more
Santa Rosa County suspends certain face-to-face service
Santa Rosa County suspends certain face-to-face service
Although the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will still convene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Santa Rosa County today announced certain restrictions to services amid COVID-19 concerns. Following is a breakdown by departments: Animal Services Intake by owner surrender has been suspended until further notice. Citizens are asked not to pick up stray animals … read more
Emergency Disaster Loan virtual Q&A meeting tomorrow
Emergency Disaster Loan virtual Q&A meeting tomorrow
All business owners are invited to join in on an Emergency Disaster Loan Virtual Q&A Meeting with Ayesha Haider, a Florida SBDC Consultant. The SBA provides zero and low-interest loans for small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture enterprises and nonprofits affected by disasters to help meet working capital needs or normal business operating expenses through the … read more
5 Happy Stories to Add Sunshine to Your Day! Shorebird chicks, baby owls, and migration
5 Happy Stories to Add Sunshine to Your Day! Shorebird chicks, baby owls, and migration
Baby owls spotted March 22 at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze (photo courtesy Navarre resident Linda Johnson) Our native species and the communities that love them can inspire us during troubled, stressful times. Audubon Florida has collected five stories from the past year to add a bright spot to your day! 1) Successful summer nesting … read more
1 million N-95 masks to be delivered in Florida tomorrow
1 million N-95 masks to be delivered in Florida tomorrow
Florida Senator Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) has informed South Santa Rosa News that the state will be receiving one million N-95 masks for medical workers tomorrow and a second delivery of one million more masks is expected within 10 days. “The masks will be distributed through normal supply chains,” said Broxson. According to Broxson, the … read more
Baptist Health Care opens COVID-19 screening center
Baptist Health Care opens COVID-19 screening center
Baptist Health Care now offers a Screening Center to evaluate people with respiratory illness and COVID-19 symptoms. “To better and more safely serve our community members, this Baptist Medical Group location is set up to provide a controlled environment that applies the social distancing guidelines that are encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and … read more
City of Milton sets up Business Assistance Facebook Group
City of Milton sets up Business Assistance Facebook Group
The City of Milton has established the “City of Milton Business Assistance Group” on Facebook to assist businesses within the city and those which do business there. “We know there are difficult times ahead, but we are with you and prepared to assist you in any way possible,” said Ed Spears, the city’s director of … read more
United Way of West Florida launches COVID-19 relief fund
United Way of West Florida launches COVID-19 relief fund
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic facing the community and nation, United Way of West Florida has launched its relief fund to support those affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. “As schools, businesses, and pubic establishments close, United Way of West Florida understands that people’s ways of life are being significantly affected – … read more
