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Elevate Florida Info Webinar

March 24, 2025

Join the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a virtual informative session on Tuesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Central Time) or 4 – 5 p.m. (Central Time) on the Elevate Florida program, a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

March 20, 2025

My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My […]

Person of interest in March 6 death found dead in Louisiana

March 20, 2025

Johnny Drew Mobley, the person of interest in the suspicious death of Michael Glenn Davis, was found dead in West Monroe, Louisiana March 15.

For God’s Sake

March 19, 2025

If you have ever watched the myriad TV shows about antiques, you know that haylofts in unused barns can yield some surprising treasures. Someone in the past places a valuable, unused item in a place that is secure from the elements and out of the way, then forgets it is there. My father-in-law in Indiana had just such a barn.

Journalism: Risky business

March 19, 2025

In the latest issue of Editor & Publisher Magazine, they tackle the issue of Freedom of the Press and some of the perils that come with it. Leonard Woolsey, a respected publisher of the Daily News in Galveston, Texas, and the 2025 president of Southern Newspapers, had a lot to say about the perils of reporting the truth. The following is a portion of what was published in the February 2025 issue, with Gretchen A. Peck reporting.

Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court improves Tourist Development tax online filing system

March 19, 2025

The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court is implementing a new and improved Tourist Development Tax online filing system effective April 1, 2025 that is designed to enhance user experience and streamline the tax filing process for our customers.

Santa Rosa Veterans Service partners with Florida Veteran Support Line for Smoothie King event

March 17, 2025

The Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) and the Santa Rosa Veterans Service Office are proud to announce a partnership with local, veteran-owned, Smoothie King to offer veterans a chance to learn more about local resources and get answers to questions about general benefits and compensation. The event will be held at Smoothie King, 4952 Hwy 90, in Pace on Wednesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.