Gulf Power offers tips during National Scam Awareness Week
Gulf Power offers tips during National Scam Awareness Week
The holiday season is often a popular time for thieves to prey on customers in an attempt to pocket quick cash, and utility customers are a popular target for scammers. Gulf Power joins utilities across the country to partner with Utilities United Against Scams during National Scam Awareness Week, Nov. 17-23, to promote awareness … read more
Inmate receives death sentence for killing cellmate
Inmate receives death sentence for killing cellmate
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announced Rocky Ali Beamon on November 15 was sentenced to death by the Honorable Darlene Dickey on the charge of First Degree Premeditated Murder for the January 22, 2017, killing of 27-year-old Nicholas Anderson. The Defendant and the victim were cellmates at the Santa … read more
Governor DeSantis announces $91.4 B budget
Governor DeSantis announces $91.4 B budget
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today released his budget proposal for FY 2020-2021, calling it The Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget. “My budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 builds on our successes of the past year, placing emphasis where it is needed while remaining fiscally responsible to Florida taxpayers,” said Governor DeSantis. “The budget includes key investments in … read more
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting FHP patrol car
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting FHP patrol car
A Pensacola woman is facing a DUI with property damage charge following a Saturday night crash in which she struck a traffic cone and the left front side of a Florida Highway Patrol car. FHP reports that Stacy M. Paros, 45, 6101 N. Enclave Drive, Pensacola, was driving a Hyundai Santa Fe sports utility vehicle … read more
RESTORE meeting scheduled December 3 in Navarre
RESTORE meeting scheduled December 3 in Navarre
Santa Rosa County has scheduled a RESTORE public meeting for December 3 at the Navarre Library. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update about the county’s multi-year implementation plan funded by the RESTORE Act direct component and to solicit comments for the development of second amendment that would include new projects. … read more
Commissioners reverse course on impact fees
Commissioners reverse course on impact fees
“Our schools are full,” Santa Rosa County School Board Member Jennifer Granse told county commissioners on Monday. The school district approached commissioners last spring, seeking impact fees as a funding source, but at the time the commission rejected the idea, siding with area developers who argued against it. Santa Rosa County Commissioners last spring rejected … read more
County tourism revenue reaches $3.9 M record-high mark
County tourism revenue reaches $3.9 M record-high mark
Santa Rosa County tourism revenues continue to climb, setting a new record of $3.9 million for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, which ended September 30. The new high surpasses last year’s revenues, which topped $3 million for the first time ever. “We have been very aggressive the last two years in our advertising and marketing efforts … read more
Tips to beat the cold snap, lower energy costs and stay warm
Tips to beat the cold snap, lower energy costs and stay warm
Weather plays the biggest role in the amount of energy customers use and how it impacts their power bill. Customers typically see their highest bills after the hottest and coldest months. With temperatures in Northwest Florida expected to drop into the 30s and even the 20s in some areas tonight, there are steps customers can … read more
County to discuss stop signs for Whispering Pines Boulevard
County to discuss stop signs for Whispering Pines Boulevard
The discussion for requests for multi-way stops on Whispering Pines Boulevard at the intersections with Pouder Lane and Parker Place Drive is on today’s Santa Rosa County Commission agenda. Some citizens had requested the signage as traffic-calming measures. Carmen Reynolds, who runs the Whispering Pines Concerned Citizens Facebook page, supports adding stop signs. In comments … read more
Commissioners to discuss proposed road resurfacing projects
Commissioners to discuss proposed road resurfacing projects
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their November 12 meeting are expected to discuss the following proposed road resurfacing projects. The approved 2019-2020 fiscal year budget includes $1,600,000 in the Road and Bridge budget for the resurfacing of Primary Roads within the county. The roadway segments listed below, per county staff, are deemed the most imperative … read more
