Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Miracle League braves stormy weather for some baseball
October 7, 2024
While it only lasted a few innings, before rain forced their game’s postponement, Miracle League of Santa Rosa County participants were having a blast playing baseball Thursday, Oct. 3.
Butterflies, pollinators get spotlight in extension office event
October 7, 2024
Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play an important role in the lives of plants and, by extension, humans.
Santa Rosa Co. teachers to receive pay increase after district, teacher’s union agree on TSIA dispersion
October 2, 2024
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.
Surfer rescued Thursday at Navarre Beach as Helene brought large swells
September 27, 2024
A surfer was rescued by Navarre Beach Lifeguards just west of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier on Thursday, Sept. 26.
School bus involved in crash near Berryhill Road Tuesday morning
September 24, 2024
A group of schoolchildren, an adult passenger and their school bus driver are alright after a semi flatbed truck sideswiped their bus. The bus, which was carrying four children and two adults, was stopped southbound in the left turn of Anderson Lane while waiting for the traffic light at Berryhill Road. The semi was making […]
Bereaved parent shares cautionary tale about fentanyl with Santa Rosa high schoolers
September 23, 2024
This past week, crowds of high schoolers from across the district made their way to special assemblies to hear a powerful presentation from Greg Swan on the dangers of fentanyl and drug use.
Navarre High looks to bring welding program to campus next school year
September 12, 2024
Let the sparks fly!
Navarre High School, in conjunction with Locklin Technical College, is bringing a welding course to campus. The full course, which will be roughly two semesters in length, will start next school year (SY 2025-26) and serve as another addition to the high school’s already stacked line-up of career and technical education (CTE) courses and opportunities.
Sand available at four locations within the county
September 10, 2024
Although not facing a direct impact from Tropical Storm Francine, Santa Rosa County may still see some impacts from this tropical system. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Mobile Office, local impacts may include: A high risk of deadly rip currents Tuesday night through Friday night Dangerous surf Wednesday night through Thursday night Tornadoes […]
County CERT program coordinator honored at state event
September 10, 2024
Florida needs volunteers. Americorps, the federal agency for volunteering and national service, says the Sunshine State ranks toward the bottom of nearly every volunteer rate list.
Development plans for Florida State Parks meet backlash
September 5, 2024
The 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative meant to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida State Parks has been met with mixed emotions and backlash since it was announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Aug. 19.