Elementary school corrects issue after consecutive ‘unsatisfactory’ health inspection results
May 2, 2024
An issue with a double-sided milk cooler caused Bagdad Elementary to score “unsatisfactory” on two recent inspections by the Department of Health in Santa Rosa.
National Association of Conservation Districts facilitate Feral Swine Fencing Cost Share Program
May 2, 2024
The Blackwater Soil & Water Conservation District will be facilitating a cost share program for Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties from a grant funded by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). This program is for fencing in agricultural lands and is intended to help improve areas affected by feral hogs.
School board updates library policies around book challenges
May 1, 2024
The process to challenge a book in Santa Rosa County District Schools has been centralized thanks to changes approved at April’s school board meeting on April 11.
Eglin earns DOD award for environmental successes
May 1, 2024
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.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen have received donation of body armor
April 30, 2024
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”.
Tyndall recognizes Month of the Military Child
April 30, 2024
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.
Emerald Coast Regional Council probe into event costs could lead to CEO’s ouster
April 29, 2024
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 […]
Man charged with kidnapping, battery of same victim from previous arrest
April 29, 2024
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.
Hurlburt Air Park officially open to public
April 29, 2024
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.
Residents outraged after conceptual map of Pea Ridge connector surfaces on social media, leading to nearly 6-hour commission meeting
April 26, 2024
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.


















