Representative Williamson Recaps Florida Legislature Committee Weeks
Representative Williamson Recaps Florida Legislature Committee Weeks
The five committee weeks leading up to the 2021 Legislative Session, which begins on March 2, were incredibly efficient and ultimately very productive. During these meetings, important bills that protect our health care heroes, promote home-based businesses and protect responsible businesses passed committees. The most notable pieces of legislation include the following: CS/HB7: Civil Liability … read more
County Tourism Director Suggests “Bold” Changes for Navarre Beach
County Tourism Director Suggests “Bold” Changes for Navarre Beach
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during Tuesday’s budget & planning workshop faced impending grim realities related to catching up on long-neglected infrastructure needs. But the workshop news wasn’t all gloom and doom, and the board lit up with excitement over ideas coming out of the county’s tourism office. Despite hurricanes and the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Santa … read more
County to Pay $150K for Study to Enhance and Finish Strategic Plan
County to Pay $150K for Study to Enhance and Finish Strategic Plan
Jerry Couey of Milton, pictured during Tuesday’s workshop, voicing opposition to the $150,000 study Santa Rosa County Commissioners on January 21 approved funding a $150,000 study to enhance and complete its strategic plan, which commissioners are discussing during today’s budget and planning workshop. Matrix Design Group has been contracted to perform the study, which will … read more
World Spay Day Can Help Reduce Over Population
World Spay Day Can Help Reduce Over Population
Santa Rosa County Animal Services would like to remind the community on the importance of spaying and neutering pets this World Spay Day. Altering pets has numerous benefits, such as limiting over-population, reducing unwanted behaviors and lowering the risk of cancer and other illnesses. Each year, the shelter sees hundreds of pets due to over-population in … read more
FDOT Announces Phased Re-Opening of the Pensacola Bay Bridge
FDOT Announces Phased Re-Opening of the Pensacola Bay Bridge
The Pensacola Bay Bridge will not fully reopen to traffic by the end of March. Instead, two lanes are expected to reopen by March 22 with repairs to all lanes expected by May 31. After a recent assessment of the repairs to the Pensacola Bay Bridge, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has … read more
County Delays Hearing for Family Cited for Mulch Pile
County Delays Hearing for Family Cited for Mulch Pile
Hartman family members pictured by a mulch pile, which is located on their 3.5-acre property. Photo courtesy Hartman Photography. Santa Rosa County will postpone a hearing for a Santa Rosa County family which received a citation for a mulch pile on their 3.5-acre property. “We are huge gardeners,” said Allison Hartman, who shares the property … read more
Rising Star on Local Volleyball Scene
Rising Star on Local Volleyball Scene
Panhandle Elite Volleyball Club 13U squad is currently ranked 6th in the nation. Pictured left to right, following their February 15 win: #5 Claire Pollitt, #6 Zoe Malloy, #9 Syd Sutter, #3 Raina White, #2 Stella Keigley and #8 Estelle Reese (kneeling). Not pictured are #1 Bella Ciolino, #10 Savannah Conklin, #7 Allie Hepworth and … read more
Hurlburt Airmen transition into Space Force
Hurlburt Airmen transition into Space Force
U.S. Space Force Tech. Sgt. Brianna French, NCO in charge of client systems, signs her reenlistment papers at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 5, 2021. French transferred into the Space Force alongside three of her wingmen during a reenlistment ceremony, joining the first Guardians to officially become part of the newest branch of the U.S. armed … read more
Former Florida DBRP Attorney Gets 90-Month Sentence for Child Porn
Former Florida DBRP Attorney Gets 90-Month Sentence for Child Porn
David Wayne Aring, formerly of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced yesterday afternoon to 90 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography. Aring, 49, was an attorney employed by the State of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation at the time of his arrest in January 2020. Lawrence Keefe, United States … read more
Deadline for Mandatory 10-digit Area Code Dialing Postponed Until May 20
Deadline for Mandatory 10-digit Area Code Dialing Postponed Until May 20
The Florida Public Service Commission during its December 2020 meeting pushed back until May the deadline for mandatory 10-digit dialing in the 850 area code. The 90-day delay was necessary to allow security alarm companies time to make required updates to facilitate the change. To accommodate growth in the 850 area code, which extends from … read more
