Starfish Project to receive up to $25K in matching funds
Starfish Project to receive up to $25K in matching funds
Local businessman Daryl Lynchard and his wife, Alicia, have challenged The Starfish Project to raise $25,000 in donations, promising a dollar-for-dollar match. “We are beyond ecstatic for the potential this will have on our mission to fund therapy services and medical equipment for special needs children,” said Brandi Hook, co-founder of The Starfish Project. “We … read more
Sportsmen Givin’ Back banquet to benefit eight local causes
Sportsmen Givin’ Back banquet to benefit eight local causes
Sportsmen Givin’ Back, a local non-profit organization aimed to help the less fortunate in the community, on October 5 will host its annual fundraising banquet, benefitting eight causes this year. Each year, Sportsmen Givin’ Back hosts a family friendly banquet and donates 100 percent of its fundraising profits to local charities and individual recipients. Organizers … read more
Drive-thru rabies vaccine clinic set for October 4
Drive-thru rabies vaccine clinic set for October 4
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County and local veterinarians from Pace Veterinary Clinic and Ark Animal Hospital are offering low-cost rabies vaccines for cats and dogs from 4-6 p.m., Friday, October 4 at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Rabies vaccines are $10 per animal, … read more
Flu shots to be available starting September 30 at Santa Rosa Health Department
Flu shots to be available starting September 30 at Santa Rosa Health Department
Beginning Monday, September 30, flu shots will be available for both adults and children at the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa). Vaccine for children ages 6 months through 18 years will be available at no fee through the Vaccines for Children Program. The vaccine will be $33.00 for adults. Medicare … read more
United Way Day of Caring set for October 4
United Way Day of Caring set for October 4
United Way of West Florida will hold its 27th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, October 4. Each year, hundreds of individuals and groups roll up their sleeves and volunteer to complete service projects across the community. Day of Caring is the largest single-day of volunteerism in the region. This year, nearly 1,200 people have … read more
Peanut butter being collected for low-income families
Peanut butter being collected for low-income families
FoodRaising Friends and the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program are hosting a food drive from through December. Each month will have an emphasis on a specific healthy food. October and November’s donation is peanut butter. As FoodRaising Friends’ primary focus is providing low-income families with free nutritionally dense foods, the organization is hoping to improve … read more
Navarre loses second straight game
Navarre loses second straight game
Gave Davis (25), Tyler England (2) and Jaden Rivera (15) made plays for Navarre on offense, defense and special teams. Navarre traveled to Pensacola and lost to Pine Forest 24-6 on Friday night. Pine Forest (2-2) was the third opponent in a row that Navarre (3-2) had to make a road-trip to meet, after the … read more
Gulf Islands National Seashore urges “extreme caution” due to current high wildfire risk
Gulf Islands National Seashore urges “extreme caution” due to current high wildfire risk
High temperatures and a lack of precipitation in recent weeks have created very dry fuel conditions and high fire danger in areas throughout Gulf Islands National Seashore. No burn bans have been initiated at this time, but visitors should use extreme caution when using fire rings, picnic area charcoal grills, and camp stoves. Park staff … read more
Gulf Breeze High Assistant Principal faces termination for changing daughter’s grades
Gulf Breeze High Assistant Principal faces termination for changing daughter’s grades
The Santa Rosa County District School Board on September 26 will discuss the recommended immediate unpaid suspension and eventual contract termination of Gulf Breeze High School Assistant Principal Victoria Baker and the unpaid suspension of Principal Daniel Brothers, following Baker reportedly adjusting her daughter’s grades to increase her GPA. In a September 17 letter to … read more
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office K9 unit takes 2nd place in Southeastern States Manhunt Trials
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office K9 unit takes 2nd place in Southeastern States Manhunt Trials
Pictured left to right are Deputy Robert Lenzo with K9 Zinc, Deputy Donald Carter, Colonel Randy Tifft and Deputy Josh Chandler with K9 Copper. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit was recently invited to participate in the 2019 Southeastern States Manhunt Trials, and the team took home the second place trophy. SRSO Colonel Randy … read more
