Community News
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Santa Rosa County
Brush Fire Reported at Exit 17-SB in Gulfport, FL, More Units Dispatched
A brush fire at Exit 17-SB in Gulfport, FL, has prompted the dispatch of nine emergency units, with the incident reported at 7:44 PM.
3 Daughters Brewing Extends Partnership With Tampa Bay Rowdies
3 Daughters Brewing extended its partnership with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, keeping locally brewed craft beer at Al Lang Stadium.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Heart of Florida United Way Awards $65,000 to 4C's Head Start Programs
Heart of Florida United Way invested $65,000 in 4C's Head Start programs for low-income families in Central Florida.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Understanding Flooding in Clearwater
Clearwater residents experience flooding for various reasons, not always during rainstorms. Understanding local flood types helps the community prepare.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County Completes First Living Shoreline at Floridatown Park
Santa Rosa County completed a $1 million living shoreline project at Floridatown Park to protect eroding shoreline, preserve Native American archaeological sites and improve water quality in Escambia Bay.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County Opens First Living Shoreline at Floridatown Park
Santa Rosa County opened its first living shoreline project at Floridatown Park, using native vegetation and oyster reefs to protect 1,000 feet of eroding shoreline and preserve Native American archaeological sites.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Travel + Leisure names Navarre Beach Florida's most relaxing destination
Travel + Leisure magazine names Navarre Beach Florida's most relaxing coastal destination, citing its natural beauty and outdoor recreation over development.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council to Review Oil Spill Settlement Projects
The Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council meets Tuesday to review projects funded through the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
37 graduates earn diplomas, degrees from PSC Charter Academy
PSC Charter Academy graduated 37 seniors Monday evening, with 24 earning associate degrees. The academy offers high school students the chance to earn college credits simultaneously.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
PSC dental hygiene program graduates 11 military service members, including first two Coast Guard graduates
Pensacola State College graduated 11 active-duty military service members from its dental hygiene program, including the first two U.S. Coast Guard graduates.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Pensacola Expands Homeless Services Across Three City Programs
Pensacola expanded three homeless assistance programs since 2023, placing 93 people in shelter and housing while serving 21 youth through a rental assistance initiative.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Pensacola Names Economic Development Director and Assistant Parks Chief
Pensacola hired Steve Baham as Economic Development Director and Joel Holmes as Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, bringing combined experience in business recruitment and recreation management.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Pensacola's Three Homeless Programs Place Hundreds in Housing
Pensacola's homeless programs placed 93 people in housing and served 21 youth through rental assistance grants since 2023.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Da Lisa Road Reopens After Water Line Repair
Milton crews fixed a water line break on Da Lisa Road and reopened the section between Audiss Road and Contentment Street on Tuesday afternoon.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County Lands $21M to Replace Septic Systems With Sewers
Santa Rosa County secures $21 million in Deepwater Horizon settlement funds to convert septic systems to sewers and improve water quality in the Pensacola Bay Watershed.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves Joins U.S. Conference of Mayors Board of Trustees
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves becomes the first mayor from the city to serve on the Board of Trustees for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, securing a seat at the national table for federal advocacy.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Reeves Becomes First Pensacola Mayor on U.S. Conference of Mayors Board
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves was elected to the Board of Trustees of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, becoming the first mayor from Pensacola to reach the organization's executive committee.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Da Lisa Road Reopens After Water Line Repair
Da Lisa Road between Audiss Road and Contentment Street reopened Tuesday after a water line break. Crews completed repairs in less than four hours.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County Gets $21M to Convert Septic Systems to Sewer
Santa Rosa County secured $21 million in federal funding to convert septic systems to sewer in the Pensacola Bay Watershed area.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
City of Pensacola Tackles Yard Debris Backlog
Pensacola city crews collected over 9 million pounds of yard debris through the first week of May, a 21% increase from last year and a five-year high.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County Focuses on Long Range Planning for Future Growth
Santa Rosa County's Long Range Planning division continues to shape the county's future by administering the Comprehensive Plan and providing essential GIS mapping services.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
“250 Years of Freedom” art exhibit highlights PSC’s 250 Years Proud events in May
Pensacola State College's "250 Years Proud" celebration featured a presentation by Denise McNeff on the United States' founding years.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County 4-H Opens Summer Day Camps in Milton
Santa Rosa County 4-H announces three themed summer day camps running June and July in Milton, with registration now open.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
IHMC opens $40M research complex in downtown Pensacola
The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition opened a $40 million research complex in downtown Pensacola on Tuesday.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Thursday, May 21, 2026