Santa Rosa's Press Gazette

Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Karen Barber speaks at a press briefing at the Santa Rosa County School Board chambers on Oct. 16

Santa Rosa schools reopen with 93.7 percent student attendance

Santa Rosa County was back in the classroom Monday, Oct. 19, marking the first time since Wednesday, Oct. 7, that school had been held in the district.

Santa Rosa County District Schools reports that student attendance across 36 campuses reached 93.7 percent on the first day back following Hurricane Isaias

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Santa Rosa County to take up tethering laws in November

Santa Rosa County commissioners will consider rules on tethering animals Nov. 10, Commissioner Kerry Smith said during the board’s Oct. 20 meeting.

The meeting came up at the end of the commission honoring Santa Rosa County Animal Services with a proclamation noting Nov. 1-7 as National Animal Shelter Week.

DeSantis says FEMA aid decision expected soon

Florida’s request for a major federal disaster declaration is still being processed, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who spoke at the Salvation Army of Pensacola facility Oct. 19.

Residents of Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and six other Panhandle counties are still waiting to learn whether they will be eligible for FEMA aid paid directly to families.

Santa Rosa residents still waiting on FEMA aid as state gathers county damage data

Santa Rosa County residents with storm damage still cannot apply for federal disaster aid nearly a week after Hurricane Isaias made landfall.

Florida asks Trump administration for disaster relief

Santa Rosa County and its residents stand to receive federal funds for Hurricane Isaias recovery under a disaster declaration request the state filed with the Trump administration, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Oct. 16 in Milton.

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A moment of light in a time of darkness after the hurricane

Shoutout to Milton High School

I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

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 husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.