Developer nixes controversial apartment project
Developer nixes controversial apartment project
Proposed new construction of a 164-unit apartment complex off Whispering Pines Boulevard in Navarre has been scuttled by developers who still plan to move forward with new housing on two parcels totaling 108 acres. “We are going to ask the board to table the apartment site till March so we can submit a different plan. … read more
Gulf Power offers tips on how to stay warm and save money
Gulf Power offers tips on how to stay warm and save money
An Arctic blast signals a significant change to the weather pattern across the United States, and by Wednesday, low temperatures will be diving into the 30s across Northwest Florida. The arrival of colder temperatures means it’s time for Gulf Power customers to start thinking about energy efficiency to help keep bills low during the winter … read more
Navarre Area Board of Realtors celebrates as housing market explosion continues
Navarre Area Board of Realtors celebrates as housing market explosion continues
Pictured left to right are Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Tamara Fountain and incoming Chairman Mike Simpson along with Navarre Area Board of Realtors Executive Angela Campbell It was a packed house at today’s Navarre Area Board of Realtors Annual Awards Banquet and Board Installation luncheon, and attendees were fired up about hot … read more
Cold weather shelter to be open 24 hours a day
Cold weather shelter to be open 24 hours a day
Santa Rosa County is expanding hours at its cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless. The shelter will be open 24 hours a day, starting at 4 p.m. today, according to Brandi Whitehurst, Santa Rosa County Public Information Officer. Per Whitehurst, the shelter will be open 24 hours a day through at least Saturday … read more
Cold weather shelter open Wednesday and Thursday night
Cold weather shelter open Wednesday and Thursday night
A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought … read more
TDC member acquitted in Sunshine Law case
TDC member acquitted in Sunshine Law case
County Judge Jose Giraud on December 1 acquitted Jack Sanborn of Milton, a longtime member of the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, who had been charged with violating Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law. The Office of First Judicial Circuit State Attorney William “Bill” Eddins in November charged Sanborn with the non-criminal violation, which … read more
Cops searching for graffiti vandals
Cops searching for graffiti vandals
Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on December 3 received multiple reports of criminal mischief in the Navarre area. Multiple incidents occurred during the overnight hours of 12/2/17 into 12/3/17 in the Whispering Pines area of Navarre. During this crime spree, several individuals drove around these neighborhoods in a vehicle spray painting vehicles, … read more
New garbage service for Navarre starts Jan. 2
New garbage service for Navarre starts Jan. 2
Starting January 2, Waste Pro will take over as the service provider for trash, recycling and yard waste collections for all of south Santa Rosa County. Navarre area residents using Waste Management should receive a first quarter invoice from Waste Pro in December. Current Waste Management customers will keep their existing trash carts and their … read more
Trump to stump for Roy Moore in Pensacola
Trump to stump for Roy Moore in Pensacola
President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to make a Dec. 8 campaign stop in Pensacola to stump for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore ahead of the December 12 special election in Alabama to fill the vacancy created when former Senator Jeff Sessions resigned to accept the position of U.S. Attorney General. The rally is scheduled … read more
State Attorney: Fairpoint Regional Utility System not subject to Sunshine Law
State Attorney: Fairpoint Regional Utility System not subject to Sunshine Law
The Office of the State Attorney announced this afternoon that it has completed its review of a complaint alleging a violation of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law by members of the Board of Directors of Fairpoint Regional Utility System, Inc. It has been determined that Fairpoint is not subject to the Sunshine Law, and … read more
