Jan 10, 2024
County, Navy to share $2.9 million cost for Clear Creek property
James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan Monday at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ committee meeting.
Jan 10, 2024
National Museum of the US Air Force opens new exhibit honoring the enlisted force
Dayton, Ohio (AFNS) – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has completed installation of a new exhibit highlighting the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted personnel.
Jan 9, 2024
Gov. DeSantis gives update on Panhandle after storms
Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates about the January severe weather event at the State Emergency Operations Center. Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03, which designates 49 counties as being under a state of emergency in order to maximize resources available to impacted counties. In preparation for the severe weather, on Monday Governor DeSantis activated the Florida National Guard.
Jan 9, 2024
Rudman files utilities bill, says updates are coming
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman on Friday filed House Bill 1485, which would create the North Santa Rosa County Utilities Authority, without changes to the original draft. But changes are coming, he said in a Facebook video posted Sunday.
Jan 8, 2024
HCA Florida West Hospital opens Pea Ridge Emergency room
HCA Florida West Hospital announces the opening of a new freestanding emergency room as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion across the state.
Jan 5, 2024
Incumbent Wright pre-files for re-election
Colten Wright announced Friday that he will seek a second term representing District 5 on the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.
Jan 4, 2024
After tough year, military recruiting is looking up
It’s no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but that situation is looking up, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder during a news conference yesterday.
Jan 4, 2024
Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin
The Eagles have landed.
The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4, touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023, just minutes from each other.
Jan 4, 2024
Smith hires former legislator Sabatini as defense counsel
Gun shop owner Chris Smith has hired attorney Anthony Sabatini, a former state representative and 2024 Congressional candidate, to represent him in a lawsuit filed against Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun and Outdoors, by Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker.
Jan 3, 2024
Florida State Surgeon General Calls for Halt in the Use of COVID-19 Mrna Vaccines
Tallahassee, Fla. — [Provided by Florida Department of Health] On December 6, 2023, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo sent a letter to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen regarding questions pertaining to the safety assessments and the discovery of billions of DNA fragments per dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.