Governor signs legislation to eliminate postsecondary fees for active duty military
Governor signs legislation to eliminate postsecondary fees for active duty military
Florida Governor Rick Scott last week signed HB 75 into law, removing a significant obstacle for military members interested in attending a Florida College System (FCS) institution. HB 75 eliminates postsecondary fees for active duty service members using the Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) benefit and takes an important step toward establishing FCS institutions as a … read more
Gazebo rehab underway at Shoreline Park
Gazebo rehab underway at Shoreline Park
The City of Gulf Breeze has begun rehabilitation on the picnic gazebo structures at Shoreline Park South. The restroom facility will be closed from 3/19/18 to 3/31/18. The city will provide temporary facilities during this time. Existing event reservations will not be affected. Routing and parking within the park will be adjusted as necessary. The … read more
Boil water notice issued for HBTS and areas near Sunrise Drive
Boil water notice issued for HBTS and areas near Sunrise Drive
The Holley Navarre Water System (HNWS) has issued a precautionary boil water notice for homes and businesses located in the following locations: Hwy 98 between Sound Hammock/Serosa Estates to Sound Retreat/Edgewood Drive, and North of Hwy 98 to Flintwood Drive. The notice is in response to a six-inch water line break that occurred at approximately 8:00 … read more
Wanted fugitive with extensive warrants booked into Santa Rosa County Jail
Wanted fugitive with extensive warrants booked into Santa Rosa County Jail
Stephen Joseph Hull, 40, of Gulf Breeze, was apprehended in and booked March 14 into Okaloosa County. He was transferred to Santa Rosa County Jail this afternoon. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office records show Hull is charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle failure to appear, operating a motor vehicle without a license (two … read more
Tilling on Navarre Beach to start Monday
Tilling on Navarre Beach to start Monday
Santa Rosa County today announced tilling will take place beginning March 19 on Navarre Beach. Tilling is required to lessen the impact of compacted sand on sea turtle nesting and hatching activities. Turtles prefer soft sand for digging nests and the 2018 nesting season begins May 1 for the gulf coast. Operations will … read more
2018 Bands on the Beach lineup announced
2018 Bands on the Beach lineup announced
Pensacola Beach’s outdoor summer concert series, Bands on the Beach, returns in April. The free concert series features performers for every musical taste and is held each Tuesday night, from 7-9 p.m., beginning April 3 and running through October 30. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, Bands on the Beach delivers an eclectic musical experience … read more
Co-sponsored legislation aimed to ease transition for military families
Co-sponsored legislation aimed to ease transition for military families
Governor Scott yesterday signed HB 29 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Florida House Representative Mel Ponder and Senator Doug Broxson, is designed to honor and help ease the burden of frequent transitions by promoting workplace opportunities for military members and their families. The bill was named for the late Capt. Don Hahnfeldt, USN, Retired, … read more
Santa Rosa schools have new bus transportation provider
Santa Rosa schools have new bus transportation provider
Santa Rosa Schools has a new transportation services provider after contract negotiations with current provider Durham School Services proved unsuccessful and an agreement was reached with another provider, Student Transportation of America. Santa Rosa County School District’s Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration Jud Crain in a March 15 letter to Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick advised … read more
Another major development headed to Navarre
Another major development headed to Navarre
On the heels of news that development of a $55-million dollar commercial retail center adjacent to Publix in Navarre is underway, Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson during today’s Navarre Area Board of Realtors’ monthly luncheon announced another large parcel of land is under contract and planned for major development. The roughly 19-acre … read more
Santa Rosa ranks 12th in state for overall health
Santa Rosa ranks 12th in state for overall health
The 2018 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation studies and highlights many community factors that influence health. The rankings have been released, and Santa Rosa ranked 12th in the state for overall health. Okaloosa and Escambia Counties ranked 18th and 53rd, respectively, out … read more
