School District Pulls Title 1 Money from Schools to Replace Lost CARES Act Money
School District Pulls Title 1 Money from Schools to Replace Lost CARES Act Money
Santa Rosa County School District lost more than $300,000 in federal CARES Act funding, blaming a “midstream” change in a grant period. Now some taxpayers are questioning why the district is pulling Title 1 money from low-income school budgets to help cover the loss. Federal Title 1 money is available to schools in which low-income … read more
Multi-story Resort Planned for U.S. 98 in Navarre
Multi-story Resort Planned for U.S. 98 in Navarre
For years Bob Benaquis, owner and operator of TC’s Front Porch on U.S. 98, has dreamed of creating a town center north of U.S. 98 across from Navarre Park, and his vision is coming closer to fruition and now includes a multi-story resort. TC’s Development Company, LLC on June 23 made a $1.4 million purchase … read more
FDLE Arrests Pensacola man for child sex solicitation
FDLE Arrests Pensacola man for child sex solicitation
FDLE agents arrested James Darwin Willman, 31, of Pensacola, today on two counts of using a computer to seduce, solicit or lure a child, seven counts of transmission of material harmful to a minor by electronic device or equipment, and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communications device. All charges are third-degree felonies. … read more
Cinemas in the Sand Coming to Pensacola Beach this Fall
Cinemas in the Sand Coming to Pensacola Beach this Fall
Pack up your beach chairs and a blanket, and dig your toes in the sugar-white sand while watching classic family movies on Pensacola Beach this fall. The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) invites families and kids, young and old, to its newest event – Cinemas in the Sand movie nights on Pensacola Beach. The three-weekend … read more
Attempted Break-in by Masked Males and Gunfire Reported in Residential Area
Attempted Break-in by Masked Males and Gunfire Reported in Residential Area
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office around 10:42 p.m., Sunday, September 4 responded to the 2700 block of Bay Club Drive in response to a report of a group which grabbed the front door handle of a residence prior to multiple reports of gunfire in the area. The first of two SRSO police reports indicates a … read more
Woodbine Road Improvements Move into Final Design Ahead of 2023 Construction
Woodbine Road Improvements Move into Final Design Ahead of 2023 Construction
Mott MacDonald this morning made a presentation to the Santa Rosa County Commission following completion of the firm’s schematic design for Woodbine Road improvements. “We excited to say we’re ready to move into final design and get construction going,” said Amber Kirk, representing Mott MacDonald. Kirk explained that the project entails improvements at the U.S. … read more
Eagles overpower Raiders, 32-9
Eagles overpower Raiders, 32-9
Terence Marshall tore through the Pine Forest special teams on the opening kickoff, putting Navarre up 6-0. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Two special teams’ plays put points on the board against the Pine Forest Eagles, but Navarre couldn’t budge their opponents from their perch. Pine Forest rolled to a 39-9 victory Friday in Russell Stadium. … read more
High Bacteria Counts Prompt Closure of Certain Local Oyster Beds
High Bacteria Counts Prompt Closure of Certain Local Oyster Beds
UPDATE: There is currently a temporary ban in place due to recent rainfall; however, sources say a separate, impending closure discussed below could possibly become permanent. Portions of 0233 and 0232 will be closing soon. Graphic by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The State of Florida plans to close some local oyster … read more
Raiders open with big score, near shutout at FWB
Raiders open with big score, near shutout at FWB
Hunter Pfiester threw for three touchdowns against the Fort Walton Beach Vikings in the Raiders 47-7 opening night victory. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Navarre High’s football franchise opened its 2022 campaign with a 47-7 victory over the Fort Walton Beach Vikings Friday night. This was the second-highest winning tally in the area this week, eclipsed … read more
End of Watch Memorial Ruck Returns to Santa Rosa County
End of Watch Memorial Ruck Returns to Santa Rosa County
South Santa Rosa News file photo The 5th Annual End of Watch Memorial Ruck will take place September 30 – October 2 at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds in East Milton. Teams of athletes will set out to ruck for a continuous 42-hours in honor of 633 law enforcement officers who fell in the line … read more
