Santa Rosa volunteers and projects needed for United Way’s Day of Caring
Santa Rosa volunteers and projects needed for United Way’s Day of Caring
United Way of West Florida’s 27th annual Day of Caring will take place Friday, October 4. But so far no Santa Rosa County volunteer groups, agencies or schools have yet to sign up to participate, according to organizers. Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer in Santa Rosa County on with any agency or school that signs … read more
Local equestrian group aims to aid disabled vet’s sick child
Local equestrian group aims to aid disabled vet’s sick child
An equestrian group in East Milton is hosting a benefit barrel race for the child of U.S. Army disabled veteran Chris Bishop, a Department of Defense firefighter/paramedic assigned to NAS Whiting Field. Bishop’s 8-year-old daughter, Addalynne, suffers from coronary heart disease (CHD), dysautonomia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a heritable connective tissue disorder. “Racing for Addalyne’s Heart” … read more
Navarre Incorporation presentation set for July 12 chamber breakfast
Navarre Incorporation presentation set for July 12 chamber breakfast
Jonathan Cole with Navarre Area United, Inc., the group undertaking the new effort to incorporation Navarre, will be guest speaker at the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s July 12 monthly breakfast. “This is a great opportunity to learn about the timeline for this new bid, learn who is behind it and what their goals … read more
Four species of sea turtle nesting on Eglin’s beach
Four species of sea turtle nesting on Eglin’s beach
Alone in the dark, she crawls her way on shore and begins to dig into the sand. She digs a chamber and begins to drop eggs, two and three at a time. To camouflage her eggs, she throws sand with her flippers, then back into the sea, this scene occurs here annually by various species … read more
New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil
New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil
The U.S. Navy today christened its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), during a ceremony in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. Representative Ken Calvert of California delivered the christening ceremony’s principal address. Kate Brandt, Google’s sustainability officer, served as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, Ms. Brandt christens the … read more
Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force
Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today named Senator Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola) as Chair of the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Originally appointed to the Task Force by Senate President Joe Negron, Senator Broxson will begin a one-year term as Chair on July 1, 2019. “I am pleased to appoint Senator Broxson as the Chair of … read more
Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park
Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park
Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Caitlin Love pictured with Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech at Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony The new ADA-friendly pavilions, restroom facilities with showers, parking spaces and other much-anticipated enhancements in Navarre Beach Marine Park are complete! The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners along with … read more
Milton City Council shows support for cemetery volunteers
Milton City Council shows support for cemetery volunteers
Milton’s Committee of the Whole met last Thursday to discuss local cemetery issues and other matters. The meeting began with the Milton Benevolent Cemetery asking to change their name to be just the “Milton Historic Cemetery.” This did not happen at Thursday’s meeting, but many cemetery-oriented motions were discussed and passed. That cemetery’s board also … read more
Iconic Pensacola Bay Bridge arch to be installed Thursday
Iconic Pensacola Bay Bridge arch to be installed Thursday
Drivers on the existing Pensacola Bay Bridge are reminded to keep their eyes on the road and to maintain a safe speed as construction crews install the 800,000-pound steel arch atop the new eastbound Pensacola Bay Bridge Thursday, June 27. The navigational channel beneath the bridge will be closed to marine traffic and the U.S. Coast … read more
Shore-based shark fishing permits required by July 1
Shore-based shark fishing permits required by July 1
Shore-based shark fishing permit/educational component now available online; required by July 1 Planning to fish for sharks soon? New shark fishing requirements go into effect July 1, including a mandatory, no-cost, annual Shore-based Shark Fishing Permit and educational course for shore-based anglers and other requirements that apply to all shark fishing and fishing from the … read more
