IMPACT 100 is an international women-based organization founded in 2003 that serves Escambia and Santa Rosa County and is the largest chapter in the world. Their goal is to recruit at least 100 members to donate $1,000 each to give large grants to qualifying nonprofits. The organization has donated over $17 million in 165 grants […]

On Feb. 3 Santa Rosa County commissioners praised county attorney Tom Dannheisser for reaching a settlement agreement with Waste Pro, a waste and recycling company seeking restitution damages after a breach of contract with the county.

Dannheisser created a Memorandum of Understanding for the board to sign as a resolution of the dispute between the county and Waste Pro.

The Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE) at Florida State University has announced the appointment of Dr. C. “Ed” Edward Meadows to the InSPIRE Advisory Council.

The Friends of Santa Rosa Veterans Treatment Court received a $9,000 check from Pirates on the Panhandle, a social club based in Navarre. The money was raised at the Pirate Plunge, held Jan. 1, 2025. The photo was taken by Santa Rosa Press Gazette Reporter Hansen Hasenberg.

Brandt and Samantha Hendricks of Hendricks & Son Farms were announced as the winners of the 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement in Agriculture award. The award is given to young farmers and ranchers who demonstrate excellence in innovation, problem-solving and creativity.

Hurlburt Field – As the final seconds ticked away on the game clock, the crowd cheered, and teammates came off of the bench to congratulate one another. 

The Hurlburt Field Air Commandos basketball team had clinched yet another win with a 76-68 win over the Eglin Eagles on Jan. 10. 

Santa Rosa County 4-H recently celebrated an outstanding achievement as its archery team showcased bow skills at the Florida 4-H State 3-D Archery Competition.

The Senior Team, comprised of three high school age children, netted third place in the highly competitive Florida 4-H State 3-D Archery Compound Division Competition. In the Florida 4-H State Intermediate Individual 3-D Archery Compound Division Competition, Hailey Marsh, 13, earned second place.

On Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Way of West Florida will be hosting a distribution for children’s coats at the Pensacola State College Century Campus in Building 1, 440 E. Hecker Road in Century. This event is open to Santa Rosa County residents.

The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved impact fees Feb. 3. The fees are expected to generate $26 million over 10 years that is to be used for road and infrastructure improvements.

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, as well as county, state, and Florida Department of Transportation officials, met at the corner of Highway 90 and Avalon Boulevard Wednesday, Jan. 29, to commemorate two public servants of yesteryear.