Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Santa Rosa Clerk of Court English shares his cancer story
October 20, 2025
Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.
Santa Rosa woman writes book chronicling Turkey’s biblical heritage
October 13, 2025
Relics of the Bible and the early Christian Church aren’t just to be found in Israel, Egypt and Jordan, but Turkey as well.
Turkey’s biblical points of interest are the subject of Navarre resident Rachel Coggin’s new book, “Exploring Turkey’s Biblical Heritage: An Inspirational and Historical Travel Guide.”
School board names new Navarre High principal, responds to community criticism
October 13, 2025
Jennifer Schmitt is the new principal of Navarre High School.
The current Navarre High assistant principal will take over as head of the school Jan. 5, 2026, when Kasie Windfelder leaves for the same position at Soundside High School.
Central, Jay, Milton perform at Blackwater Classic Marching Band Fest
October 10, 2025
Milton High School played host to the Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival Saturday, Oct. 4.
2025 marked the eighth year of the festival, which featured bands from as far away as Jackson County.
Santa Rosa Schools Safety Director arrested for battery
October 7, 2025
A Santa Rosa County District Schools employee was arrested for battery after he allegedly rubbed another employee’s shoulder against her will.
Daniel Hahn, 59, was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail Tuesday, Oct. 7, around noon.
Government shutdown impacts Gulf Coast
October 3, 2025
With the start of the new fiscal year came the first federal government shutdown since the 35-day shutdown in late 2018 and early 2019.
Larceny case against former Santa Rosa County educator still ongoing
September 22, 2025
The legal case against Kelly Short, the former educator and administrator who resigned from Santa Rosa County District Schools following an investigation into alleged mishandling and stealing of district funds, remains ongoing.
Pace, Milton nonprofits named as finalists for annual IMPACT 100 grants
September 17, 2025
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.
SRC Firefighters climb stairs in honor of 9/11 first responders
September 11, 2025
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.
School board confirms Elliott suspension, replaces embattled Gulf Breeze assistant principal
September 11, 2025
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.





