Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent asks for patience during implementation of “inconvenient” safety measures
Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent asks for patience during implementation of “inconvenient” safety measures
Santa Rosa County Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick just issued the following statement in the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting: “The past 48 hours have been difficult and filled with action. In light of the Parkland, Florida school shooting I have directed staff to conduct of review our readiness. Through this review we have generated some … read more
Medical marijuana registry updated to streamline photo submission
Medical marijuana registry updated to streamline photo submission
The Florida Department of Health is streamlining the medical marijuana identification card application process to ensure qualified patients have safe, reliable access to low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana. The department’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has made changes to the Medical Marijuana Use Registry that eliminate the need for patients to submit a passport-style photograph if … read more
Florida Governor calls for resignation of FBI Director
Florida Governor calls for resignation of FBI Director
Today, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement regarding the FBI’s admission that they failed to take action after receiving information on January 5, 2018, regarding “[Nikolas] Cruz’s gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting.” Governor Scott said, … read more
Register for the Florida Master Naturalist Program
Register for the Florida Master Naturalist Program
Join Escambia and Santa Rosa county extension agents to learn about our natural resources through the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP). The FMNP is a hands-on outdoor learning experience for adults that informs and prepares them to share information about area’s natural world and environmental history. The 40-hour class will be held Tuesdays from 9 … read more
Homestead exemption deadline is March 1
Homestead exemption deadline is March 1
Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown reminds residents the deadline to apply for property tax exemption is March 1. New homeowners, or homeowners who have never filed, are eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $50,000. Homestead exemption does not transfer from the previous owner to the new owner. “If you own … read more
County to use surplus money to finance courthouse
County to use surplus money to finance courthouse
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during this morning’s planning workshop decided to allocate surplus money toward financing construction of a new county courthouse instead of asking voters to support an additional local option sales tax. Commissioners first discussed how much of the county’s $34.1 million unassigned general fund or “reserve” balance should be retained before they later … read more
Assistant County Administrator promoted to County Administrator
Assistant County Administrator promoted to County Administrator
Santa Rosa County’s Assistant County Administrator Dan Schebler during a planning workshop this morning was named the new County Administrator by county commissioners. Schebler was hired March 13, 2017 for a newly created $115,000 assistant county administrator. Following a medical leave of absence taken at the end of 2017, current Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony … read more
Allegiant to Establish New Aircraft Base at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Allegiant to Establish New Aircraft Base at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has chosen to establish a new, two-aircraft base with year-round routes at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The aircraft base will create 65 new jobs and bring an anticipated $418 million in tourism revenue to the area over the next five years. Allegiant is investing more than … read more
New nonprofit provides food for hungry vets
New nonprofit provides food for hungry vets
After seeing a need to help area veterans facing hunger, Kate Mayor decided to start a local nonprofit called Food for Vets. “I have a very good friend who has a food pantry for veterans in another state,” Mayor said, explaining she was compelled to take local action, following the death of a veteran from … read more
Brown leads District 2 campaign contributions
Brown leads District 2 campaign contributions
Tammy Jo Brown, one of three challengers for the Santa Rosa County Commission District 2 election, is currently leading the campaign money race with $3,650, according to the latest reports submitted to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane. Incumbent Bob Cole, who has served as the District 2 Commissioner since 2002, has raised … read more
