Utility’s organizational restructuring aimed to improve accountability
Utility’s organizational restructuring aimed to improve accountability
The Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors on Tuesday approved an organizational restructuring plan which officials say positions the utility for the future growth of Navarre, ensuring the organization is “financially strong for decades to come.” HNWS Vice President Will Goulet said the move also sets up the utility to be able to hire a … read more
New group formed to fight sex trafficking
New group formed to fight sex trafficking
A new group was recently formed to fight sex trafficking. Santa Rosa Citizens Against Trafficking is welcoming new members, and the organization will soon host an informational public meeting for anyone who wants to learn more about the issue. Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Landscape in Navarre, not only authored a book about … read more
Gulf Breeze man sentenced to 75 years in prison for child sex abuse
Gulf Breeze man sentenced to 75 years in prison for child sex abuse
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that Jason Traffanstead, age 41 of Gulf Breeze, was sentenced today by Circuit Judge John Simon. Traffanstead was convicted by a Santa Rosa Jury on January 22, 2018, to two counts of Engaging in an Act Which Constitutes Sexual Battery Upon or With a Child 12 Years of age … read more
Community asked to cheer for heroes cycling through area March 7
Community asked to cheer for heroes cycling through area March 7
Get ready to come out and cheer on veterans and first responders March 7 as Project Hero cyclists ride through South Santa Rosa County on their multi-state ride. During the Project Hero Gulf Coast Challenge 2018, cyclists will be riding from Tallahassee, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana from March 5-10. Participants will be stopping for … read more
New high-priority designation will “speed up” U.S. 98 improvements
New high-priority designation will “speed up” U.S. 98 improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation on February 14 added a portion of U.S. 98 to the state’s “high priority” network of transportation facilities. The Strategic Intermodal System designation not only triples the amount of funding for which projects on the corridor can compete but also increases the odds for those projects to receive funding more quickly. … read more
Santa Rosa County businesses implement tobacco-free policies
Santa Rosa County businesses implement tobacco-free policies
Tobacco-free business, a growing trend throughout the state and country, is making its way to Santa Rosa County. To date, 18 local businesses in Santa Rosa County have implemented tobacco-free policies, including: AppRiver CVS Stores City of Milton Santa Rosa County School District Family Dollar Stores Lowe’s Stores Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Santa Rosa … read more
Health Department urges caution to avoid exposure to rabies
Health Department urges caution to avoid exposure to rabies
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County would like to remind everyone to take precautions to avoid contact with wild or domestic animals that may be carrying rabies, after a Pace resident was exposed to a cat that later tested positive for the disease. Residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is … read more
$150K extensions planned for Shoreline Park walking trails
$150K extensions planned for Shoreline Park walking trails
Graphic depicts the completed Phase I concrete trails (white lines) and Phase II existing trails (red lines) and proposed new extentions (yellow lines). The Gulf Breeze City Council on Tuesday will discuss authorizing staff to advertise for bids for construction of primitive walking trails within Shoreline Park South. According to supporting documentation for the meeting agenda, … read more
Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent asks for patience during implementation of “inconvenient” safety measures
Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent asks for patience during implementation of “inconvenient” safety measures
Santa Rosa County Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick just issued the following statement in the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting: “The past 48 hours have been difficult and filled with action. In light of the Parkland, Florida school shooting I have directed staff to conduct of review our readiness. Through this review we have generated some … read more
Medical marijuana registry updated to streamline photo submission
Medical marijuana registry updated to streamline photo submission
The Florida Department of Health is streamlining the medical marijuana identification card application process to ensure qualified patients have safe, reliable access to low-THC cannabis and medical marijuana. The department’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has made changes to the Medical Marijuana Use Registry that eliminate the need for patients to submit a passport-style photograph if … read more
