Longtime school administrator enters school board race
Longtime school administrator enters school board race
A race is now on to replace Santa Rosa County District 1 School Board Member Diane Scott. Rod Gracey, a longtime school district administrator, pre-filed today. Linda Sanborn had been the sole candidate seeking the seat. Gracey, a student & family services area specialist for the district, served as Principal of Bagdad Elementary from 1987-2004. … read more
Tropical activity to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across central Gulf
Tropical activity to bring heavy rain and gusty winds across central Gulf
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring tropical activity which is expected to bring heavy rains and gusty winds across the central Gulf of Mexico tomorrow. According to the NHC’s 7 p.m. CDT update, the conditions are expected to reach southwest Louisiana and portions of the Texas coast by Sunday. However, NHC reports that chances of … read more
Projected 7.4 percent increase in property tax revenues
Projected 7.4 percent increase in property tax revenues
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this afternoon will host the first of two public budget workshops for the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget, which includes a projected $4.5 million increase in revenues from ad valorem taxes. The Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser’s Office June 1 estimate for property tax revenues projected the 7.4 percent increase. Per supporting … read more
NABOR membership levels hit all-time high
NABOR membership levels hit all-time high
At the Navarre Area Board of Realtors June 13 monthly membership meeting, 22 new agents, having completed their mandatory education, were officially sworn in as full Realtor members. The inductees pledged to join the existing 330-plus NABOR Realtor members and abide by the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics (which sets them apart from … read more
Santa Rosa 2018 crime rate drops 19 percent in first quarter
Santa Rosa 2018 crime rate drops 19 percent in first quarter
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson during Wednesday’s Navarre Area Board of Realtors monthly luncheon announced that during the first quarter of 2018 the county’s crime rate dropped 19 percent. Johnson, who has been employed with the agency since 1993, said he’s never seen such a significant year-to-year drop. Johnson attributes the crime rate decrease … read more
Butterfly House wins declaration from Governor Rick Scott
Butterfly House wins declaration from Governor Rick Scott
Photo by Raina Lee White Florida Pollinator Week June 18-24 At the request of the Panhandle Butterfly House, Governor Rick Scott has declared June 18 – 24 as Florida Pollinator Week, observing the roles that pollinators serve in producing food crops and maintaining the health of natural areas. Special events to celebrate Florida Pollinator Week … read more
May campaign reports show most incumbents maintain commanding leads
May campaign reports show most incumbents maintain commanding leads
With only 11 weeks left until the August 28 primary, local incumbents are maintaining commanding leads in their respective races with the exception of the District 5 school board race. Political newcomer Wei Ueberschaer, who is challenging School Board District 5 incumbent Scott Peden, has raised $24,145 — more than a five-fold lead. School Board … read more
Fundraiser underway for animal rescue van
Fundraiser underway for animal rescue van
A HOPE for Santa Rosa County is raising money to purchase a van to help rescue and transport animals to reduce animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates at the county animal shelter. So far $410 of their $10,000 goal has been met. “We drive 60 animals per month to get fixed, countless animals to rescue, and … read more
TIP hires new crisis team manager
TIP hires new crisis team manager
The Trauma Intervention Program of Northwest Florida, a national nonprofit organization, recently hired Martina M. Sternberg, Ph.D., and retired Air Force as the Crisis Team Manager. Martina shared that working with TIP is her passion. She shared a personal story that speaks to the importance of TIP. Sternberg said she remembers the call she received … read more
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Opens New Hangar at Pensacola International Airport
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Opens New Hangar at Pensacola International Airport
Governor Rick Scott today attended the ribbon-cutting of VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering’s new hangar at the Pensacola International Airport. This brand new maintenance and engineering facility will add 400 new job opportunities for local families. The Florida Department of Transportation provided $23.8 million in grants to support this project. “As a global organization, I know that … read more
