Santa Rosa Schools Implement New School Safety Mapping
Santa Rosa Schools Implement New School Safety Mapping
Across Florida’s panhandle, school districts have chosen to partner with Critical Response Group, a company specializing in emergency preparation and response, to map their schools to improve responses to emergency situations. Most recently, Santa Rosa County School District, Gulf District Schools, Jackson County School District, and Jefferson County Schools. The new safety mapping system is … read more
State Delegation Drops Utility Authority Bill
State Delegation Drops Utility Authority Bill
The Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation for Santa Rosa County is no longer going to pursue a bill which would have created a North Santa Rosa utility authority in 2028. “The delegation has not changed our view of the situation in Santa Rosa, however we delayed creating the authority, which in essence killed the biil,” stated … read more
East Bay Heights Man Jailed after Pointing Gun at Police
East Bay Heights Man Jailed after Pointing Gun at Police
Cameron Lee Theorgood, 28, was booked Sunday, Jan. 21 into Santa Rosa County Jail after neighbors reported a disturbance involving yelling and gunfire at a home in East Bay Heights. Per police reports, Theorgood pointed a handgun at police, fled back into the home and initially refused to exit before being taken into custody. Santa … read more
Local Mardi Gras Parades Start this Weekend
Local Mardi Gras Parades Start this Weekend
The Krewe of Airship Pirates will host their 6th Annual Mardi Gras Parade with an after party featuring fireworks at Riverwalk Park in historic downtown Milton. Photo by Romi White. 6th Annual Milton Mardi Gras Parade RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER to 1 pm., Sun. Jan. 28 Stewart Street ending at Riverwalk Park Hosted by Krewe … read more
Developer Withdraws Controversial Rezoning Request
Developer Withdraws Controversial Rezoning Request
A Navarre rezoning request, which was facing strong opposition from nearby businesses and residents, has been withdrawn by Developer Bob Benaquis, owner of TC’s Front Porch. Back in November, Benaquis’ request to rezone around 8.19 acres from Highway Commercial Development and Town Center Core into a Planned Business District was tabled until February in a … read more
OPINION: Voters tell Preserve Navarre Director Wes Siler to Inc Off
OPINION: Voters tell Preserve Navarre Director Wes Siler to Inc Off
Basiscally, more than 70% of the 558 members who cast a ballot in Holley-Navarre Water System’s January 16 board election figuratively showed Preserve Navarre Director Wes Siler their middle fingers, and some even did so literally while he was campaigning Tuesday near the polling site with Carmen Reynolds and others. How did this once promising … read more
Local Candidate’s Handout Contains False Information about Holley-Navarre Water System
Local Candidate’s Handout Contains False Information about Holley-Navarre Water System
One of four candidates vying for two spots on the Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors is distributing false information about the utility via handouts to local residents. Wes Siler’s handout wrongfully accuses the utility of having disharged effluent into Santa Rosa Sound “for decades.” “We don’t pump effluent into the Sound,” stated Holley-Navarre Water … read more
OPINION: Vote Tuesday or Pay Later
OPINION: Vote Tuesday or Pay Later
It’s going to be cold Tuesday, January 16, but Holley-Navarre Water System members need to bundle up and go vote anyway. It should take less than 5 minutes at the HNWS headquarters on Turkey Bluff Road, YOU can provide important help to stop a pro-incorporation effort to infiltrate the utility’s board of directors and ultimately … read more
Calkins Finalizes Deal on 435-acre District 3 Park near NAS Whiting Field
Calkins Finalizes Deal on 435-acre District 3 Park near NAS Whiting Field
Santa Rosa County is getting a new park which will provide swimming access to Clear Creek near NAS Whiting Field. County Commissioners during their January 11 meeting approved a purchase agreement with the Trust for Public Lane to buy 435.52 acres of land surrounding Clear Creek, utilizing U.S. Navy and Defense Infrastructure Grant funding. The … read more
County Commission Changes Public Speaking Format to Maintain Order at Meetings
County Commission Changes Public Speaking Format to Maintain Order at Meetings
Sherry Chapman of Pea Ridge and Carmen Reynolds of Navarre (seated) spoke out against changing public speaking format during Monday’s commission meeting For a couple of years there has been an ongoing lack of decorum during Santa Rosa County Commission meetings, and the board this week is expected to take action to maintain better order. … read more
