Divers remove 285 pounds of marine debris during Navarre Beach Pier cleanup
Divers remove 285 pounds of marine debris during Navarre Beach Pier cleanup
On Sunday, the first of four annual Navarre Beach Pier Cleanup Dives brought together students from the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station (NBMSS), local divers, and community partners to remove harmful marine debris from beneath the pier. It is the only student-led underwater cleanup of its kind in the United States. The day began … read more
OPINION: Commissioner Kerry Smith Caught Telling Whoppers!
OPINION: Commissioner Kerry Smith Caught Telling Whoppers!
During yesterday’s board meeting, Commissioner Kerry Smith was MAD, MAD!! Why? First off, a false narrative he was trying to spread wasn’t picked up by two local news outlets. Then he got called out by a Navarre business leader for telling another whopper! It’s often been said that Smith has a Napoleon complex, and yesterday … read more
Commissioners Quietly Pay $222K to Redesign Gulf Front Offices for Staff into Conference Center
Commissioners Quietly Pay $222K to Redesign Gulf Front Offices for Staff into Conference Center
The Santa Rosa County Commission today voted to approve a $222,134 change order to amend design of a roughly $5.5+ million project on Navarre Beach, replacing plans for a suite of Gulf front offices, which initially were planned to house the county’s tourist development office staff. Now the future building will instead be designed as … read more
Commissioner Rowell Gets Toll Bridge Project Pulled until after Oct. 9 Presentation
Commissioner Rowell Gets Toll Bridge Project Pulled until after Oct. 9 Presentation
Santa Rosa County Commissioners for now have removed the Navarre Beach Toll project from their Capital Improvement Plan after District 3 Commissioner Rhett Rowell voiced opposition to moving money for it before a public presentation on the matter takes place. Commission Chairman Kerry Smith expressed frustration that the county administration office had been “inundated” yesterday … read more
Opinion: The BOCC’s Bridge Toll Scheme is a Slap in the Face to Santa Rosa Residents
Opinion: The BOCC’s Bridge Toll Scheme is a Slap in the Face to Santa Rosa Residents
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has made one thing abundantly clear: they don’t work for you. They don’t care what you think. And they certainly don’t care about protecting your wallet. On Thursday, they’re expected to vote on their Capital Improvement Plan, which includes construction of a toll booth on Navarre Beach … read more
U.S. Justice Department Scores Conviction Against Failed Trump Assassin
U.S. Justice Department Scores Conviction Against Failed Trump Assassin
A federal jury today convicted Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, of Hawaii, for attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump when he was a major presidential candidate in a planned sniper attack at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. “Today’s guilty verdict against would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh illustrates the Department of Justice’s … read more
Jay High Groundskeeper arrested on felony sex offense charge; Sims Middle Dean put on admin leave
Jay High Groundskeeper arrested on felony sex offense charge; Sims Middle Dean put on admin leave
A groundskeeper at Jay High was arrested Monday on a felony sex offense charge after allegedly soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, and the Dean of Students at Sims Middle School was placed on non-disciplinary leave pending an investigation. A Santa Rosa County District Schools spokeswoman says the District is aware … read more
Rep. Boyles Plans Relief for Fire Assessments in Pace and Avalon-Mulat
Rep. Boyles Plans Relief for Fire Assessments in Pace and Avalon-Mulat
Florida House District 3 Representative Nathan Boyles, during tomorrow evening’s Santa Rosa County Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation Hearing, will propose legislation to adjust the taxing authority of Avalon Beach–Mulat and Pace Fire Districts to restrict certain previously approved fire rate increases. Boyles’ proposal would: restore long-standing exemption from property taxes for churches and religious institutions; … read more
Hospitalized Inmate Gets Firearm from Guard, Shoots Round at Santa Rosa Medical Center
Hospitalized Inmate Gets Firearm from Guard, Shoots Round at Santa Rosa Medical Center
Milton Police Department today responded to Santa Rosa Medical Center following reports of a reckless discharge of a firearm on the hospital campus. Upon arrival, officers determined that an inmate from Blackwater River Correctional Facility—who was at the hospital receiving medical attention and under the supervision of correctional staff—had gained access to a firearm … read more
State Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Rep. Andrade
State Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Rep. Andrade
The State of Florida’s Commission on Ethics has announced that a complaint made against Florida House District 2 Representative Alex Andrade has been dismissed. The complaint was lodged against Andrade by East Milton resident Pam Mitchell, a failed 2018 candidate for Milton City Council, who is also a member of the disgraced Santa Rosa County … read more
