Local Pilot Named Florida Forest Service’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Local Pilot Named Florida Forest Service’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Pilot Larry Paul is stationed at Blackwater Forestry Center Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson on December announced Larry Paul, wildland firefighter and lead rotor-wing pilot, as the Florida Forest Service’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year. A retired Lt. Commander following a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy, Paul began his Florida Forest Service career … read more
Jermiah Hamilton Booked Again on Drug Charges
Jermiah Hamilton Booked Again on Drug Charges
Jermiah Hamilton, who was driving a white Dodge truck in which more than 71 grams of Fentanyl was discovered last December 26, has been booked again on drug-related charges. A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy on December 15 observed a white Dodge pickup fail to stop prior to entering the roadway while exiting a … read more
Zarzaur Law to host Artist Rod Leisure One-Man-Show during Dec. 15 Gallery Night
Zarzaur Law to host Artist Rod Leisure One-Man-Show during Dec. 15 Gallery Night
Award-winning personal injury law firm Zarzaur Law, P.A., is excited to announce they will be sponsoring and hosting artist Rod “Rodman” Leisure’s one-man show during this Friday’s Gallery Night event in Downtown Pensacola. The one-night-only show will be at 106 Palafox Place and will run in conjunction with Zarzaur Law’s “Legal Graffiti” fundraising event from … read more
Navarre Equestrian Center offers much more than horse boarding
Navarre Equestrian Center offers much more than horse boarding
A top-notch equestrian center located off Nelson Road in Holley provides much more than full care horse boarding. Navarre Equestrian Center also offers 20 acres of trails for riding and has teamed up with renowned horse trainer and riding instructor, Rebecca Fulton of Royally Fierce Equestrian to offer lessons. Brittany Herbst owns and operates the … read more
OPINION: It’s High Time Commissioners Limit Talkaholics to One Diatribe per Meeting
OPINION: It’s High Time Commissioners Limit Talkaholics to One Diatribe per Meeting
One of the worst offenders has been Sherry Chapman of Pea Ridge, a member of the county’s Republican Executive Committee, who has earned a reputation for spreading misinformation. The Santa Rosa County Commission is finally taking steps to stop a few talkaholics from impacting productivity during board meetings. Those of us who have to attend … read more
Santa Rosa School District Achieves A-Rating in 2022-23 School Year
Santa Rosa School District Achieves A-Rating in 2022-23 School Year
Santa Rosa County District Schools proudly announces its recognition as an A-rated school district for the 2022-23 school year, according to the recently released Informational Baseline School Grades and District Grades by the Florida Department of Education. In this commendable achievement, six elementary schools within the district earned an A rating, with five schools showing … read more
Commission Chairman Aims to Streamline Board Meetings with New Format
Commission Chairman Aims to Streamline Board Meetings with New Format
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker has decided against limiting public forum to one hour; however, in an effort to streamline meetings, he wants to change the format so that each speaker may only address the board one time during meetings. Past Chairman Colten Wright had established a one-hour limit on public forum in … read more
New $18.65M Medical Examiner’s Facility Planned for Avalon Industrial Site
New $18.65M Medical Examiner’s Facility Planned for Avalon Industrial Site
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their December 11 meeting discussed a four-county interlocal agreement for the design and construction of a new District One Medical Examiner’s facility on county-owned property located on Commerce Road in an industrial area off Avalon Boulevard. Initially the project was presented as a replacement for the existing facility, which is … read more
Two Lease Options Now Available for Navarre Restaurant Property
Two Lease Options Now Available for Navarre Restaurant Property
An average of 47,000 vehicles travel daily along the corridor in front of the waterfront restaurant, which sits on 1.2 acres on the Intracoastal Waterway overlooking Santa Rosa Island. Photo courtesy Clint Boutwell. Here’s your chance to buy or lease a turnkey, waterfront property! Owner Clint Boutwell says he has negotiating room with his figures … read more
Trio Jailed After High-Speed Chase on Pensacola Bay Bridge
Trio Jailed After High-Speed Chase on Pensacola Bay Bridge
A Ft. Walton Beach man was jailed December 1 after driving 88 miles per hour on U.S. 98 across Pensacola Bay Bridge before fleeing at a high rate of speed into Gulf Breeze and eventually crashing into a brick wall. A passenger and third suspect were also booked as a result of the incident. Gulf … read more
