State record flathead catfish caught in Yellow River
State record flathead catfish caught in Yellow River
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists certified a new state record flathead catfish weighing 69.3 pounds, measuring 47 inches long, with a girth of 34.25 inches, caught by angler Marvin Griffin from Santa Rosa County. Griffin caught his flathead catfish on rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River. “I wasn’t … read more
Students Working Against Tobacco seeks new members
Students Working Against Tobacco seeks new members
The Santa Rosa County Chapter of Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), Florida’s statewide youth organization, is recruiting new members, grades 6-12. SWAT is a united movement of empowered youth working towards a tobacco free future. The mission of SWAT is to mobilize, educate, and equip Florida youth to revolt against and de-glamorize Big Tobacco. SWAT’S purpose … read more
First-come, first served alligator permits available now
First-come, first served alligator permits available now
Phase IV of the application process for Statewide Alligator Harvest Permits is now open! Permits are issued on a first-come first-served basis. Even those people who were issued a permit in a previous phase can purchase additional permits during Phase IV. Visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com to see what permits are available and login to your account to apply. The … read more
Red Faces, White Noses and Blue Waters
Red Faces, White Noses and Blue Waters
July is all about beaches, burgers, and America. When enjoying Florida’s white sand beaches, it is easy to fall victim to the sun’s harmful rays. Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays is an important step in preventing cancers, age spots, and wrinkles. Many people have heard of UV, or ultraviolet, rays but do not … read more
National Seashore Releases Environrmental Impact Statement for Personal Watercraft Use
National Seashore Releases Environrmental Impact Statement for Personal Watercraft Use
The National Park Service will release the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Personal Watercraft (PWC) use at Gulf Islands National Seashore this Friday, July 5. Members of the public can view the FEIS online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/guis-PWC-EIS starting Friday. The FEIS incorporates research regarding the impacts of PWC use on water, air, soundscape quality, and submerged aquatic … read more
United Way of West Florida announces Santa Rosa County grant winners
United Way of West Florida announces Santa Rosa County grant winners
United Way of West Florida (UWWF) has announced the 14 nonprofit agencies in Santa Rosa County that will receive $107,000 in grant funding for the upcoming year. As Santa Rosa County agencies are introduced to United Way of West Florida’s Community Investment process, funding awarded this year will be allocated directly to the respective organization … read more
Gulf Power recognizes employee who serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Commander
Gulf Power recognizes employee who serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Commander
In honor of Independence Day, Gulf Power salutes Jeff Cole, an environmental affairs specialist and stewardship program manager who in June was named Commander of the U.S. Army Reserve 350th Civil Affairs Command Higher Headquarters Company in Pensacola, where he is supervising overall training, logistics, manning, equipment maintenance and personnel management of 165 soldiers. “It’s a … read more
County awards nearly $50K to business owners for signage and facade improvements
County awards nearly $50K to business owners for signage and facade improvements
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their June 27 meeting approved nearly $50,000 to fund signage and façade improvements for 11 business owners in Santa Rosa County. Grantees include: $4,500 to Carpenter Insurance – Navarre $4,900 to Medical Services of NW FL – Navarre $5,000 to Navarre Beach Laundry – Navarre $2,875 to Copper ‘Possum … read more
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Fireworks Safety Message
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Fireworks Safety Message
As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and Navarre Fire Departments encourage you to be safe and observe the law in Florida regarding the possession and use of sparklers and fireworks. Although you can find a wide variety of fireworks at stands in … read more
Free rapid HIV testing now available in Santa Rosa County
Free rapid HIV testing now available in Santa Rosa County
Good Samaritan Clinic has partnered with the Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation to provide a free rapid HIV testing site in South Santa Rosa County. “While we’ve always offered free medical services to those in need, HIV testing will be free and open to the public,” said Colton Boney, HIV/Hep C program director for the clinic, … read more
