Leonardo wins $176.5M contract, plans to build 100,000-sq-ft facility in Milton
Leonardo wins $176.5M contract, plans to build 100,000-sq-ft facility in Milton
The support center is expected to create around 50 jobs. Graphic courtesy Leonardo. Santa Rosa County officials are celebrating a huge win after the U.S. Navy announced yesterday a $176.5-million contract to AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (Leonardo), which in turn plans to construct an approximately 100,000 square-foot facility at Whiting Aviation Park, which is owned by … read more
City of Gulf Breeze Named Tree City USA For 30th Consecutive Year
City of Gulf Breeze Named Tree City USA For 30th Consecutive Year
The City of Gulf Breeze has been named a Tree City USA for the 30th consecutive year by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of … read more
2020 Arbor Day Celebrations planned for Gulf Breeze
2020 Arbor Day Celebrations planned for Gulf Breeze
The City of Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation Department and local garden clubs will host two upcoming Arbor Day Celebrations on Friday, January 17. They City and the Driftwood Garden Club will host an Arbor Day Celebration at 10 a.m., at Gulf Breeze City Hall, located at 1070 Shoreline Drive. The club will be dedicating … read more
Navarre to Kick Off 2020 Relay For Life Season
Navarre to Kick Off 2020 Relay For Life Season
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Navarre invites the community to help kickoff the 2020 season on January 30 at the Elks Lodge in Navarre. The Relay For Life movement continues to be the largest peer-to-peer fundraising event with 2.5 million participants globally uniting to save lives from cancer. Last year volunteers … read more
Semifinalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Semifinalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Ginni Rushing, Holley-Navarre Intermediate; Elizabeth Mann, Oriole Beach Elementary; Tish Boozer, Santa Rosa Online; Ashley Carter, Sims Middle; and Courtney English, West Navarre Intermediate. The SREF Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, … read more
Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida’s 2018-19 graduation rate increased to 86.9 percent, an increase of 0.8 percentage points over last year and a jump of 27.7 percentage points since 2003-04. “I applaud Florida’s students, parents and educators for their hard work and dedication that lead to these increased graduation rates,” said Governor DeSantis. “While … read more
Florida Surgeon General urges vaccination against “rapidly spreading” flu virus
Florida Surgeon General urges vaccination against “rapidly spreading” flu virus
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that, nationwide, for the 2019-2020 season so far, there have been … read more
County to host budget workshops
County to host budget workshops
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners have scheduled five upcoming workshops, one for each commission district, to discuss how the county’s annual budget is funded and allocated. A budget in brief document and the full adopted 2020 budget are available online. The schedule of workshops follows: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, January 25 … read more
Krewe of Parrotheads Raffle to benefit Rescued Rescuers
Krewe of Parrotheads Raffle to benefit Rescued Rescuers
The Krewe of Parrotheads is hosting a raffle to raise money to support The Rescued Rescuers, a nonprofit organization founded to rescue dachshunds, and occasionally other breeds, in need of a loving, safe and healthy home in the Florida Panhandle. Shelly Balk, a krewe member who owns dachshunds, is serving as the point of contact … read more
Wind Creek Hospitality Gifts $10K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Wind Creek Hospitality Gifts $10K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Wind Creek Hospitality on Tuesday presented a gift of $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) in support of the 30th Anniversary Bold Steps Campaign. This gift included support and expansion of the Bigs with Badges program. Big Brothers of Big Sisters’ nationwide initiative to recruit those who wear badges as mentors will … read more
