FPL Crews Ready to Respond to Hurricane Helene
FPL Crews Ready to Respond to Hurricane Helene
Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) is ready to respond as Helene approaches the state. FPL has assembled a restoration workforce of thousands and is pre-positioning crews, equipment and supplies to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. Regardless of where Helene makes landfall, customers throughout the state could see some impact from the … read more
Anti-Incorporation Roundtable set for October 1
Anti-Incorporation Roundtable set for October 1
Navarre residents and community leaders who oppose the incorporation of Navarre are hosting a roundtable discussion about the issue at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event will be live streamed via South Santa Rosa News. “(Florida House District 3) Rep. Joel Rudman has been hosting pro-incorporation roundtables but excluding those of us who strongly … read more
VIEWPOINT: Stick with the legislature’s 2023 lawsuit reforms
VIEWPOINT: Stick with the legislature’s 2023 lawsuit reforms
Americans are addicted to lawsuits. Current litigation trends prove it – the moment the severity of COVID-19 became clear, trial lawyers began running late-night TV ads scouting for clients for Coronavirus-related lawsuits. As soon as a hurricane comes round, lawyers go into action again. In 2023, the legislature passed significant litigation reform because lawsuits in … read more
Vendors Sought for Sept. 21 Farmers & Makers Market at Navarre Beach Pier
Vendors Sought for Sept. 21 Farmers & Makers Market at Navarre Beach Pier
Join Windjammers on the Pier for their Navarre Beach Farmers & Makers Market, taking place Saturday, September 21st from 5-9 p.m. This fun-filled island market will feature artisans and vendors, plus a festive atmosphere with live music! This completely free event is open to the public. Parking will be free with restrooms conveniently located … read more
Voters to Decide to on Doubling Sales Tax, Implementing Impact Fees
Voters to Decide to on Doubling Sales Tax, Implementing Impact Fees
Voters on Nov. 5 will decide whether or not to replace Santa Rosa County Commission’s existing half-cent local option sales tax with a full-cent surtax. If approved, the measure will also trigger implementation of impact fees, which commissioners approved in April. The existing half-cent local option sales tax (LOST) was initially approved by voters in … read more
Navarre Man Booked for DUI after Crashing into Three Vehicles on Navarre Beach Bridge
Navarre Man Booked for DUI after Crashing into Three Vehicles on Navarre Beach Bridge
Paul Dewayne Brown, 44, of the 2400 block of Amberjack Court in Navarre, was booked yesterday into Santa Rosa County Jail on charges stemming from a September 1 multi-vehicle crash on Navarre Beach Bridge. Brown is facing two first-degree misdemeanor charges: DUI with damage to property or person of another and reckless driving with damage … read more
Attorney files Motion to Dismiss in Stand Your Ground Case involving Disabled Iraqi Combat Veteran
Attorney files Motion to Dismiss in Stand Your Ground Case involving Disabled Iraqi Combat Veteran
Navarre attorney Keith Kilpatrick on August 12 filed a motion to dismiss a case against his client, Josh Huston, a 100% disabled Iraqi combat veteran charged with attempted second-degree murder after shooting an ex-convict who had trespassed and was allegedly breaking into a recreational vehicle around 2 a.m., Nov. 7, 2022. Kilpatrick asserts Florida’s Stand-Your-Ground … read more
Beaches to Woodlands Unleashes a Medley of Fall Festivities
Beaches to Woodlands Unleashes a Medley of Fall Festivities
Santa Rosa County’s Beaches to Woodlands Tour is underway now through Nov. 2. Here’s the full schedule of activities to enjoy… BEACHES TO WOODLANDS 2024 SCHEDULE Adventures Unlimited Fall Foliage Zipline Tours Sept. – Nov. 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., Milton, FL Fall is a great time to enjoy the many natural attractions at Adventures Unlimited … read more
Mayor Seeks Opinion on Preferential-Rate Loans and GoFundMe Donations for Legal Fight
Mayor Seeks Opinion on Preferential-Rate Loans and GoFundMe Donations for Legal Fight
The Florida Commission on Ethics (FLCOE) during its September 13 meeting will consider an advisory opinion on whether or not Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay can ethically accept a preferential-rate loan and/or donations via the GoFundMe platform to assist with attorney fees, stemming from a lawsuit filed against her by the City. The City of Milton … read more
Women in Science Conference September 17
Women in Science Conference September 17
The Emerald Coast Science Center’s Eighth Annual Women in Science Conference is coming up on September 17, 2024, at The Place on Beal in Fort Walton Beach. Pursuing a degree and an occupation in STEM career fields can open countless doors for a lifetime. At the Women in Science Conference, our goal is to inspire … read more
