Candidates pre-file for local 2020 elections
Candidates pre-file for local 2020 elections
Jerry Couey on November 7 pre-filed for the District 3 County Commission race. During the 2019 special election campaign, he was frequently spotted along busy local roadways, waving at passersby while standing beside his truck, which was adorned with a bright yellow “No new taxes” sign. Following the October 8 landslide defeat of the local … read more
New HH-60 helicopter arrives at Eglin
New HH-60 helicopter arrives at Eglin
The Air Force’s newest aircraft landed here Nov. 6 to begin developmental testing. The HH-60W Combat Rescue helicopter touched down at Duke Field, its new home with the 413th Flight Test Squadron. A second HH-60 delivery arrived the following day. The five-hour flight from the Sikorsky Developmental Flight Center went great, but was anything but … read more
Legion Riders accepting Christmas applications
Legion Riders accepting Christmas applications
Navarre American Legion Post 382 this December will again deliver Christmas toys and gifts to children in need during their 5th Annual Riding for the “Claus” event. Volunteers are currently accepting applications from under-privileged and special needs families. Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, reindeer and others riders will be making rounds via motorcycle on December 8, … read more
Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night
Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night
A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open Tuesday night, November 12 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, located at 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in … read more
Commissioners pick nominees for zoning board replacements
Commissioners pick nominees for zoning board replacements
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their Tuesday, November 12 are expected to discussion the nomination of the following residents to serve on the zoning board. DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER SAM PARKER Adam Principe Derrick Sammons DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER BOB COLE Not yet annouced DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER DON SALTER Laurie McGaughey DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER DAVE PIECH Randall … read more
Man sprays pepper spray at deputies
Man sprays pepper spray at deputies
Santa Rosa County deputies on November 4 responded to 8257 Lucena Street in Navarre in reference to possible trespassing. Prior to arrival, dispatch advised the complainant was watching the property for her next door neighbor and believed a suspect may be trespassing since no one was allowed to be on the property. Upon arrival the … read more
Representative Williamson takes action to secure funding for Woodbine Road in Pace
Representative Williamson takes action to secure funding for Woodbine Road in Pace
Florida House District 3 Representative Williamson yesterday requested that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) begin the initial review process for considering the transfer of CR-197A (Woodbine Road) in Pace. In the letter to FDOT Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, Williamson indicated that the jurisdictional transfer provides a potential means to secure state funds that will … read more
Search continues for airman who fell from C130 during training
Search continues for airman who fell from C130 during training
As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, a search remains underway for an Airman who exited a C-130 aircraft November 5, 2019 over the Gulf of Mexico approximately 4 miles south of Hurlburt Field. The incident is ongoing and under investigation. Search and recovery crews were immediately called to aid in locating the Airman from the 24th … read more
Celebrate Florida Paddlesports Month on local waterways
Celebrate Florida Paddlesports Month on local waterways
James Broxson, owner of Broxson Outdoors, pictured on Santa Rosa Sound The Florida Department of Environmental Protection invites Florida’s residents and visitors to celebrate Florida Paddlesports Month this November and explore the more than 4,000 miles of designated paddling trails throughout the state. “We are very fortunate to have dozens of waterways to enjoy paddlesports,” … read more
Panhandle to get new overlay 448 area code
Panhandle to get new overlay 448 area code
The 850 area code is expected to run out of new numbers by the third quarter of 2021, so the Florida Public Service Commission today approved an overlay area code of 448. Officials say that means new phone numbers within the 18-county Panhandle region, which includes Santa Rosa County, starting around mid-2021, will be assigned … read more
