Santa Rosa holds household hazardous waste Amnesty Day
Santa Rosa holds household hazardous waste Amnesty Day
Dispose of HHW at South End Service Center March 10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Santa Rosa County will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Day on Sat., Mar. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Santa Rosa County South Service Center, 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. This event offers residents the opportunity to dispose of HHW at … read more
Leaders explore adding more school resource officers to Santa Rosa schools
Leaders explore adding more school resource officers to Santa Rosa schools
This afternoon the Santa Rosa County School District conducted its first School Security Task Force Meeting which included school district administration and representatives from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Milton Police Department, Santa Rosa County Health Department, and Santa Rosa County Emergency Management. Topics included actions taken by the … read more
Challenger enters District 3 school board race
Challenger enters District 3 school board race
Kenny Long, a teacher at West Navarre Intermediate School, has prefiled for the Santa Rosa County District 3 School Board race. Long faces incumbent Carol Boston, who signed up to seek re-election November 9, 2017. Boston made a $5,000 self-loan to her campaign. According to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, local school … read more
Panhandle Butterfly House offers annual tour guide training
Panhandle Butterfly House offers annual tour guide training
The Panhandle Butterfly House is seeking seasonal volunteers to serve as tour guides. Butterfly house tours are usually scheduled Monday through Wednesday mornings. Volunteers work in teams, educating visitors on the biology and habitat of butterflies and their importance in our ecosystem. New volunteers are paired with seasoned tour guides to learn the ropes. … read more
“Journey to Oz” to be presented March 1-3
“Journey to Oz” to be presented March 1-3
Several Youth ranging in age from 4 to 19 from Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach and surrounding communities will present the “Journey to Oz” on Pensacola Beach next weekend. B.E.T.A. – BROADENING EDUCATION THRU ARTS since 1986 has been producing quality family theatrical entertainment and training of youth in musical theatre. Many students can be spotted … read more
Gov. Scott Announces Plan to Keep Schools Safe
Gov. Scott Announces Plan to Keep Schools Safe
Florida Governor Rick Scott today announced a major action plan to keep schools safe in the wake of the Parkland shooting tragedy. The plan calls for a $500 million Investment in School Safety and Mental Health. Gov. Scott started the announcement by reading off the names of the 17 victims: Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque … read more
Gov. Scott: One week later still no details from FBI
Gov. Scott: One week later still no details from FBI
Today, Governor Rick Scott made the below statement regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) still not releasing any additional details on the Bureau’s failure to investigate allegations about Nikolas Cruz. On January 5, 2018, the FBI received a tip regarding “[Nikolas] Cruz’s gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media … read more
Third Okaloosa County student charged in connection with posting school shooting threats
Third Okaloosa County student charged in connection with posting school shooting threats
A 13-year odd Pryor Middle School student has been charged with making a threat to kill or do bodily harm in connection with a social media post that states “I wanna shoot a school.” Roman Jackson said he was just trying to play a “joke”, did not have any specific school in mind, and did … read more
Applicants sought to fill board vacancies
Applicants sought to fill board vacancies
The Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors is accepting applications to fill two vacant board positions. The appointments will be interim, volunteer positions for a term of roughly one year – until the next official election of officers in January 2019. During the board’s February 20 meeting, it was announced that prospective directors can … read more
New business seeks relief from utility tap fee
New business seeks relief from utility tap fee
Ken Walters, owner of popular Navarre eatery Johnny Huston’s Grille & Bar, on Tuesday asked the Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors to look into a roughly $32,000 utility tap fee paid for a new establishment he’s planning to open adjacent to the restaurant. Walters and his wife, Marisa, own multiple businesses in Navarre and … read more
