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
Approval of $12M Navarre Beach renourishment agreement expected next week
Approval of $12M Navarre Beach renourishment agreement expected next week
South Santa Rosa News file photo of the 2016 beach renourishment, which placed 1.31 million cubic yards of sand Santa Rosa County Commissioners next week are expected to approve a $6,031,336 grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for renourisment of Navarre Beach. The initial Navarre Beach nourishment project took place in 2006. … read more
Milton Mayor Removed as City’s Representative to State Legislators due to “Unprofessional” Behavior
Milton Mayor Removed as City’s Representative to State Legislators due to “Unprofessional” Behavior
The Milton City Council in a 5-2 vote during its Jan. 2 executive meeting decided to remove Mayor Heather Lindsay as its designated representative to the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation, citing “unprofessional” behavior. Councilman Jeff Snow made the motion to remove Lindsay and replace her with Councilman Casey Powell. Councilman Matt Jarrett seconded Snow’s motion, … read more
Questions Addressed During Utilities Authority Roundtable Discussion
Questions Addressed During Utilities Authority Roundtable Discussion
State legislators and water system representatives listen to Milton City Manager Scott Collins during Tuesday night’s roundtable discussion. Photo by Romi White. More than 75 people showed up for a roundtable discussion between representatives from a coalition of north Santa Rosa water systems and a trio of state legislators, who explained how a bill aimed … read more
Sam Parker sues Gulf Coast Gun and Owner Chris Smith
Sam Parker sues Gulf Coast Gun and Owner Chris Smith
Pea Ridge businessman Chris Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun, are facing a lawsuit for using Pace resident Sam Parker’s name and likeness in sales campaigns. The lawsuit was filed December 21 in civil division of the First Judicial Circuit for Santa Rosa County. Parker, who has multiple businesses, including a federal firearms license, … read more
Zoning Board Appointee Quits Due to Lack of Time
Zoning Board Appointee Quits Due to Lack of Time
After five absences during 2023, Erin Lloyd-Crumbley is resigning her appointment to the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board. Her resignation is effective December 31. “After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I am no longer able to devote the necessary time and attention that this position requires. It is only fair to … read more
Pensacola to be Featured on Discovery Channel’s Adventure Cities Dec. 31
Pensacola to be Featured on Discovery Channel’s Adventure Cities Dec. 31
Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key are set to be featured on Discovery Channel’s popular television series, Adventure Cities, on Dec. 31, at 7:30 a.m. CT. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jonathan Thompson, the show searches for adventures and reveals the wonderful cultures, allures, and attractions of the world’s most fascinating urban centers. Visit Pensacola played … read more
East Milton Industrial Parks New “Epicenter” of Regional Growth
East Milton Industrial Parks New “Epicenter” of Regional Growth
Documents filed December 15 with Santa Rosa County reveal plans for two large-scale buildings planned for a 12.85-acre site in Northwest Florida Industrial Park at I-10. Multiple industrial companies are planning construction in county-owned industrial parks in East Milton, and some of the projects are expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. “We … read more
Local celebrations offer fun ways to ring in the New Year
Local celebrations offer fun ways to ring in the New Year
Are you ready to plunge into 2024? Local festivities offer fun-filled events from parties and firework displays to plunges into local waterways, including the Gulf of Mexico. The forecast for New Year’s Eve is mostly clear with a low around 46, and New Year’s Day will be mostly sunny with a high of 63 degrees … read more
