Utility releases candidate-submitted bios ahead of January election
Utility releases candidate-submitted bios ahead of January election
South Santa Rosa News file photo The Holley-Navarre Water System Inc., will hold its Annual Meeting, including the election of directors, on January 15, 2019. This year’s candidates are: Joseph “Joe” Aguirre, Joseph Genovese, Yvonne Harper, Jennifer Jones, Mike Kennedy, Kevin Lanier, Douglas Larson and Fred Terasa. Joe Aguirre has experience as a Business Development Specialist … read more
Santa Rosa School District announces January 7 as early release storm make-up day
Santa Rosa School District announces January 7 as early release storm make-up day
BREAKING NEWS: Santa Rosa County School District has announced that January 7, which was previously scheduled to be a planning day, will instead be an early release make up day for Hurricane Michael storm days. Click below for the early dismissal times for all Santa Rosa County Schools https://sites.santarosa.k12.fl.us/files/startdismiss.pdf
Christmas Parade season starts Saturday!
Christmas Parade season starts Saturday!
The Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce has announced that dozens of entrants have registered for the 2018 Gulf Breeze Holiday Parade, which will take place Saturday, December 1. The parade kicks off the local Christmas parade season, which culminates with the Pensacola Christmas Parade, a major event attracting more than 50,000 spectators. The Gulf Breeze … read more
December events at Santa Rosa County Public Libraries
December events at Santa Rosa County Public Libraries
Holiday Closures Libraries will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Family Story Hour “Book a Trip” with Family Story Hour! Join us as we journey to all seven continents. There will be stories, activities, and more related to each destination on our trip. This month … read more
County offers free tire disposal Dec. 1, 8 and 15
County offers free tire disposal Dec. 1, 8 and 15
Santa Rosa County Central Landfill, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will hold waste tire amnesty day on Sat., Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton. A maximum of eight tires per Santa Rosa County resident will be accepted free of charge with a … read more
Navarre man accused of 11 hit-and-run accidents on U.S. 98
Navarre man accused of 11 hit-and-run accidents on U.S. 98
The Florida Highway Patrol reports the suspect in 11 separate hit-and-run accidents which occured Saturday evening along the U.S. 98 corridor between Gulf Breeze and Navarre. Police say Daniel Weidman, 38, of Navarre, was driving a black Jeep Wrangler eastbound on U.S. 98 and eventually ran into a tree on the south side of the … read more
Navarre high student arrested in connection with local donation jar theft
Navarre high student arrested in connection with local donation jar theft
Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following individual in connection to a November 16 theft of monies from a donation jar at El Patron Mexican Grill in Navarre. Police say Marvin Lewis Bryant, 18, of Navarre was involved in stealing cash from a donation jar. The proceeds were for expenses related to … read more
Retired Colonel takes command of District 4
Retired Colonel takes command of District 4
District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech with his wife, Lynn, following his November 20 Oath of Office ceremony. Mrs. Piech will also be taking on a new role — as a teacher at Navarre High School. Col. Dave Piech, USAF (Ret.), a three-time squadron commander and group commander, on Tuesday took on a new leadership role … read more
Multiple arrests related to contraband at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Multiple arrests related to contraband at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections and Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday announced the arrest of five people, including former and current female corrections officers at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, related to the smuggling of contraband. Former Corrections Officer Caitlyn Handley, Current Corrections Officers Olivia Braswell and Mia Martinez-Welch, former trainee Leslie Penrod and … read more
Cops seeks person of interest in FWB homicide
Cops seeks person of interest in FWB homicide
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in the apparent beating death of a Fort Walton Beach area woman. The body of 47-year old Michele Lemmo was discovered by her roommate inside their residence at 510 Union Street, Lot 7, around 7 p.m. Sunday. The OCSO is working to locate … read more
