North Santa Rosa
Archive for: August, 2012

New Sculpture at Gulf Breeze Park

A new sculpture will be installed at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at a Gulf Breeze park, the second in a series of public art displays funded by citizens and city government. The sculpture, by Lou-Mitchell Courtney of Pensacola, will be installed at Woodland Park, near the police station. The installation will take place at sunset to emphasize […]

Perdido Key is Ready for the Labor Day Weekend

Perdido Key businesses and residents are hoping for a busy Labor Day weekend after Hurricane Isaac caused minimal damage to the barrier island.   No major damage had been reported to the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce.   (submitted photo from archives before Isaac) Perdido Key is a popular spot for visitors; many take […]

Central Volleyball Opens Season

The Central Volleyball teams open the season at home against Flomaton on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 for the JV and 5:30 for the Varsity. Come out and support the teams.

ISAAC Moving Slowly On

Isaac is moving slowly on toward the Northwest. Santa Rosa County received some wet and windy weather but no significant damage. The county and area businesses are planning to be back to normal as of Thursday, Aug. 30th. The following is from the National Hurricane Center: …HEAVY RAIN THREAT FROM ISAAC TO SPREAD INLAND DURING […]

Students Return to School

Santa Rosa County schools will resume on their regular schedule on Thursday, August 30, 2012.  The storm days that are on the county school calendar are Monday, October 22nd and Friday, January 18th.

NAS Whiting Field to Re-open Thursday

NAS Whiting Field to Re-open Thursday NAS Whiting Field will re-open its gates and resume normal work hours beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30.   Naval Air Station Whiting Field personnel should return to work at their normal work schedule.  Active duty personnel, contractors, government civilians and other authorized persons assigned to tenant commands on […]

Smith Sentenced to 78 Years

State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that on August 24, 2012, Russell Smith was found guilty of Burglary with Assault or Battery and Criminal Mischief, by an Escambia County Jury.  On January 16, 2012, Smith knocked on the victim’s door several times before kicking it in, presumably to steal from the victim expecting no one to […]

Berrydale Baptist Church Kids Sponsor Senior Citizen Luncheon

The children of Berrydale Baptist Church are sponsoring a free hot lunch for our Berrydale community senior citizens (55 and older) on Saturday, September 8th from 11:00-12:30 at the Berrydale Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.  It’s our Children’s Day of Serving which will give the children an opportunity to practice missions.  We will also deliver meals to those […]

SRC Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Santa Rosa County until 7 A.M.Residents are urged to take necessary precautions at this time. Monitor local media for further information. Expires: 08/29/2012   07:00

SRC Hurricane Isaac Update #6

Hurricane Isaac Update # 6   Ÿ        Santa Rosa is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning. Ÿ        A Tornado Watch is in effect until 7 a.m., Wednesday, August 29. Ÿ        Due to the public safety hazard created by a large number of sightseers on Navarre Beach, the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office will limit access to Navarre Beach to residents, employees of Navarre Beach businesses, and visitors who can provide […]