Oct 2, 2024
Sheriff vows to make anyone who threatens local schools ‘Facebook famous’
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said on Oct. 1 that he would make anyone who posted threats against local schools “Facebook famous.”
Oct 2, 2024
Santa Rosa Co. teachers to receive pay increase after district, teacher’s union agree on TSIA dispersion
The Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE) have reached a deal on Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) funds with Santa Rosa District Schools. TSIA funds come from the State of Florida’s Department of Education.
Oct 2, 2024
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training
Robins Air Force Base, Ga. — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services team joined for confined space rescue training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024.
Oct 1, 2024
Riverview Drive at Woodbine Road closed beginning Tuesday, October 1
Due to infrastructure improvements made by Pace Systems, Inc., Riverview Drive at Woodbine Road will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 1, until further notice. Traffic will detour to Fawnwood Drive and Pinetree Drive.
Oct 1, 2024
DOH-Santa Rosa County celebrates opening of the Little Free Pantry
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) is celebrating the opening of the Little Free Pantry Box to provide Santa Rosa County residents in need access to non-perishable food items at no cost.
Sep 30, 2024
Adams Road in Pace closed due to fire main damage
The western portion of Adams Road in Pace is closed due to damage to a fire main. Pace Water System, Inc. is onsite making repairs.
Sep 30, 2024
National Hurricane Center watching another area in the Caribbean Sea for possible development
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching a trough of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea.
Sep 30, 2024
Bridge on Polktown Road closed beginning today, Sept. 30
The bridge on Polktown Road, just west of Country Mill Road, will be closed beginning today, Mon., Sept. 30 due to safety concerns on a settling headwall. Repairs will begin within a week, weather permitting, and are expected to take up to a month to complete. Traffic will detour to and from the north end of Polktown Road off Curt Lane.
Sep 30, 2024
Santa Rosa County approves GPS tracking on emergency vehicles for Highway 98
Highway 98 in Navarre can be a traffic nightmare, and that congestion can also be a headache for first responders, who are trying to respond to emergencies.
Sep 30, 2024
Depot Days returning at West Florida Railroad Museum
There’s a lot of history at the West Florida Railroad Museum, and in October, a free event will give residents a chance to learn more about that history.