Sep 19, 2025
County Commission meeting preview: September 22, 2025
Another week, another couple of Board of County Commissioners meetings! The next meeting, On September 22, has a few notable highlights, including the board addressing next year’s capital improvement projects, a changed plan for the Navarre Beach Boardwalk, and the public hearing for the amendment of boat fees in the county.
Sep 18, 2025
Blue Angels homecoming pushed back one week
The Emerald Coast will have to wait an extra week for the Blue Angels’ return this November.
Sep 17, 2025
Pace, Milton nonprofits named as finalists for annual IMPACT 100 grants
Fifteen nonprofit organizations from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were named finalists for the 2025 IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s grants.
Over the years, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, has awarded 165 grants worth $17,492,000 to local nonprofits.
Sep 16, 2025
A hive of knowledge: Santa Rosa County Beekeepers’ Association
The Santa Rosa Beekeepers’ Association has been in operation for over 10 years.
According to association president Melissa Kalis, who took over the position a little over eight months ago, the organization was born out of the need for less travel to access beekeeping clubs. Several families, she said, were traveling 40-mile roundtrips to attend the meetings of other bee clubs in different counties in Florida.
And thus, the Santa Rosa County Beekeeper’s Association was born.
Sep 12, 2025
Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach rescinded
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice is hereby rescinded following replacement of valves in the distribution system and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
Sep 12, 2025
County warns of scam targeting Allentown Fire District residents
At around 8:30 a.m. CST on September 12, Santa Rosa County put out a press release warning residents of a scam targeting residents in the Allentown Fire District.
Sep 11, 2025
SRC Firefighters climb stairs in honor of 9/11 first responders
Twenty-four years ago, Sept. 11 became an infamous date in the annals of American history.
Four planes were hijacked, with three crashing into major American buildings, such as the Pentagon and Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Nearly 3,000 people died, including hundreds of first responders.
Sep 11, 2025
School board confirms Elliott suspension, replaces embattled Gulf Breeze assistant principal
Keith Elliott, the suspended I.T. professional for Santa Rosa County District Schools, has not been terminated. At least, not yet.
At their Sept. 9 meeting, the Sant Rosa County School Board voted to uphold the decision to suspend Elliott without pay but didn’t decide on termination of his employment, as Elliott had invoked his right to a hearing.
Sep 10, 2025
A precautionary boil water notice is in place until further notice on Navarre Beach.
Sep 10, 2025
Navarre Beach Fire Chief arrested for DUI
Navarre Beach Fire Chief Danny Fureigh, 55, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 9, for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Santa Rosa County.