Judge Dannheisser Asked to Return as Santa Rosa County Attorney
Judge Dannheisser Asked to Return as Santa Rosa County Attorney
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during Thursday’s work session all voiced support to ask Honorable Thomas V. Dannheisser to return as the County Attorney. District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker made the suggestion, stating that Dannheisser, who currently serves in the First Judicial Circuit as a judge in Escambia County, is open to considering the move. Dannheisser … read more
Parents Can Opt Out of Student Directory Inclusion
Parents Can Opt Out of Student Directory Inclusion
Santa Rosa County School District parents/guardians recently received a letter informing them about a form required to opt out of having their student’s information included in the district’s student directory. According to School District Public Information Officer Brandi Bates, the directory is typically requested by media outlets for publishing A/B honor roll information or for … read more
Gulf Power Urges Customers to Prepare for Possible Power Outages from T.S. Fred
Gulf Power Urges Customers to Prepare for Possible Power Outages from T.S. Fred
Gulf Power file photo Gulf Power says it is prepared to respond to potential power outages as Tropical Storm Fred approaches the company’s service area. “As Tropical Storm Fred approaches the Florida Panhandle, we have pre-positioned personnel and equipment so we can respond safely and as quickly as possible,” said Mike Spoor, vice president of … read more
Santa Rosa Citizens Plan “Take Back Our County” Rally
Santa Rosa Citizens Plan “Take Back Our County” Rally
Citizens, who have grown frustrated with Santa Rosa County government, have planned a “Reclaim Santa Rosa” rally, which will take place August 27 at Southern Raceway in East Milton. The free rally starts at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The event will feature a lineup of guest speakers, including: Sunrise Santa … read more
Governor Appoints David Bear to Triumph Gulf Coast Board
Governor Appoints David Bear to Triumph Gulf Coast Board
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the appointment of David Bear to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors. “I’m humbled by the appointment and honored to serve with such an amazing group of leaders,” Bear told South Santa Rosa News on Saturday. Bear, of Pensacola, is Vice President of The Lewis … read more
PSC South Santa Rosa Center Offers Cybersecurity Program
PSC South Santa Rosa Center Offers Cybersecurity Program
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Derrick Hatcher lives in Navarre but was willing to make the drive to Pensacola to study cybersecurity. But then the veteran got a call from Pensacola State College that changed everything – and saved him a hefty amount in gas. “I was supposed to go to the Pensacola and … read more
Commissioners Chose Cook as Interim County Administrator
Commissioners Chose Cook as Interim County Administrator
DeVann Cook started working for Santa Rosa County in 1978. Since then he has served in multiple roles, which should enable him to effectively hit the ground running as Interim County Administrator, starting August 26. Cook, who grew up in Pace and graduated from Milton High School and the University of West Florida, was initially … read more
New Director of Golf Aims to Create “Exceptional” Experience
New Director of Golf Aims to Create “Exceptional” Experience
John Miller for the past 14 years has overseen golf courses owned by Miami-Dade County, and now he’s bringing his knowledge and experience to The Club at Hidden Creek. Last week Miller agreed to serve as The Club’s new Director of Golf. He’ll be leaving his current job as PGA Head Professional at Greynolds Park … read more
OPINION: Biden Should Attack Obesity to Curb COVID Hospitalizations and Deaths
OPINION: Biden Should Attack Obesity to Curb COVID Hospitalizations and Deaths
Around 30% of COVID hospitalizations are due to obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). However, we haven’t seen a newsworthy push for Americans to get serious about losing weight. What we have seen are government and health care workers being compelled to take COVID vaccinations, which the CDC’s own study suggests may … read more
Pensacola Unveils “Worst Uniforms In Sports History”
Pensacola Unveils “Worst Uniforms In Sports History”
On Wednesday, August 11, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos will serve fans a feast for the eyes at the Festival of Crabzilla by taking the field in the worst uniforms in sports history. The team unveiled head-to-toe eyesore orange uniforms on Thursday which will be worn by the team at the Festival of Crabzilla, celebrating the … read more
