Tire amnesty day August 31 at Central Landfill
Tire amnesty day August 31 at Central Landfill
The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to hold a Waste Tire Amnesty Day on August 31. The event will take place from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Central Landfill, located at 6337 DaLisa Road in Milton. A maximum of eight tires per Santa Rosa … read more
New Day Care to open this fall
New Day Care to open this fall
A former mattress store on U.S. 98 in Navarre is being remodeled into a new day care center. Grow With Us Learning Academy owners Trey and Mary Pippin plan to open their third location in October. Currently Grow With Us Learning Academy, an independent child care business, has two existing locations in Fort Walton Beach. … read more
Models indicate storm could form in Gulf next week
Models indicate storm could form in Gulf next week
Graphic via weathermodels.com Weather forecasters are eyeing the potential for a tropical system to form in the Gulf of Mexico late next week. “Models are beginning to show a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico next week, Thursday,” said Meteorologist Ryan Maue with weathermodels.com. Dylan Frederico, a meteorologist with WTVM in Columbus, Georgia agrees. … read more
FWB Medical Center to build $10.1 M free-standing ER in Navarre
FWB Medical Center to build $10.1 M free-standing ER in Navarre
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center will expand access to emergency care in Santa Rosa County with the opening of a freestanding emergency department. The new free-standing ER will be located at 8600 Navarre Parkway near the foot of the Navarre Beach bridge. Construction is expected to early 2020. The new, 24/7 full service freestanding ER … read more
Are you feeling nauseated?
Are you feeling nauseated?
Many people have felt sick from riding in a car, having an upset stomach, or from other causes such as pregnancy. While these sensations can come and go quickly, some patients suffer from this unpleasant situation for longer periods of time or from more severe episodes. Many patients look for ways to help prevent or … read more
Navarre man allegedly holds mom’s legs while female attacks her
Navarre man allegedly holds mom’s legs while female attacks her
Christopher Dax Espada, 21, of 1971 Prado Street in Navarre, was booked August 9 into Santa Rosa County Jail after police say he and two females broke into his mom’s house. The victim also reported she was battered and robbed. Danielle Summer Lapointe, 23, of 6335 Heronwalk Drive in Gulf Breeze, and Keira Jean Ashley … read more
Free program gives military families a much-needed break
Free program gives military families a much-needed break
Deployments, extended TDY’s, and ongoing medical appointments increase stress on military families–especially those with young children. To offset some of these challenges, eligible active-duty parents can receive free childcare vouchers through the “Give Parents a Break” program. The program, sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society and the Airman and Family Readiness Center, offers eligible … read more
Audubon recognizes locals
Audubon recognizes locals
Navarre resident and photographer Kenny Wilder has received a Lifetime Advocate Award from Audubon Florida, and two other locals residents have also received accolades from the conservation group. The recognitions took place during an August 12 volunteer gathering at Navarre Beach Marine Park. “Kenny has an unsurpassed passion for the natural world around him, particularly … read more
Santa Rosa School District earns “A” report card
Santa Rosa School District earns “A” report card
The Florida Department of Education has released its 2018-2019 district report cards and information, and Santa Rosa County School District earned an “A” score. Nearly 70% of students scored at a Level 3 or above in math and science, 66% score Level 3 or above in English language arts and 76.9% scored Level 3 or … read more
School district punishes administrators over coaching stipends
School district punishes administrators over coaching stipends
Following an internal investigation by Santa Rosa County School District into the misuse of coaching stipends at Milton High School, the school’s athletic director has been removed from his position, and two administrators are facing unpaid suspensions. Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick on August 9 informed MHS’s long-time Athletic Director Murry Rutledge that … read more
