May 1, 2024
Eglin earns DOD award for environmental successes
The Department of the Air Force took top honors for its commitment to environmental stewardship in five of nine categories during the 62nd Annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Competition April 22.
Apr 30, 2024
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen have received donation of body armor
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Both vests were sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.
Apr 30, 2024
Tyndall recognizes Month of the Military Child
Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. — According to the Department of Defense, there are more than 1.6 million military-connected children who ultimately face many unique experiences because of their parent’s or parents’ service. To honor these individuals, the DoD designates the month of April as Month of the Military Child. For Team Tyndall and across the DoD, this time highlights the important role that children play within the armed forces community while recognizing their experiences and sacrifices.
Apr 29, 2024
Emerald Coast Regional Council probe into event costs could lead to CEO’s ouster
Milton City Councilwoman/ECRC Board member Marilynn Farrow and District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner/ECRC Board member Nathan Boyles are among the board members who are concerned that around $200,000 in taxpayers’ money might have been used to pay for the three-day gathering, which reportedly included a Cirque de Soleil-like party where ECRC CEO Austin Mount was […]
Apr 29, 2024
Man charged with kidnapping, battery of same victim from previous arrest
A man recently released from prison has been charged with kidnapping the same victim again. A neighbor who called 911 may have saved the victim’s life.
Apr 29, 2024
Hurlburt Air Park officially open to public
For the first time in roughly 20 years, the Hurlburt Field Airpark is open to the general public.
While the airpark has been unofficially available for public use since April 11, 1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW) Commander Col. Patrick Dierig and others with Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday to formally welcome community members to the outdoor museum.
Apr 26, 2024
Residents outraged after conceptual map of Pea Ridge connector surfaces on social media, leading to nearly 6-hour commission meeting
A nearly 6-hour Santa Rosa Board of Commissioners meeting April 25 revolved around a four-plus hour public forum session, with dozens of speakers voicing their opposition to a conceptual route that would extend the Pea Ridge Connector to connect to Berryhill Road.
Apr 26, 2024
Suicide prevention is Hope Squad’s mission
LaQuentin Longmire understands the toll mental health struggles can take on a person. He’s been there.
But as part of the Hope Squad at Milton High, Longmire has a chance to help others who are on the road he once traveled on.
Apr 26, 2024
United Way of West Florida celebrates a century of service
A century is quite a milestone. For United Way of West Florida, it’s a history they are proud to continue.
United Way of West Florida (UWWF), formerly known as United Way of Escambia County, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024. The nonprofit organization serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Apr 25, 2024
Commission tables feasibility study for aquatics center
The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners voted Thursday to table an agenda item related to a feasibility study for a new aquatics center.