Santa Rosa holds Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day
Santa Rosa holds Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day
Santa Rosa County will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Day on Sat., Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Santa Rosa County South Service Center, 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Midway. This event offers residents the opportunity to dispose of HHW at no charge without having to drive to the Central Landfill … read more
Now hiring at new Navarre Walmart Neighborhood Market
Now hiring at new Navarre Walmart Neighborhood Market
Walmart is opening a new store in Navarre. Opening this winter, the store is now hiring for 95 jobs which will be filled by local residents. A temporary hiring center has opened at 1766 Sea Lark Lane. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment on Saturday. … read more
West Nile Virus confirmed in Santa Rosa
West Nile Virus confirmed in Santa Rosa
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Santa Rosa County. A human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed and there is a heightened concern additional residents will become ill. Santa Rosa County Mosquito Control … read more
State legislators want input from Santa Rosa citizens
State legislators want input from Santa Rosa citizens
Members of Santa Rosa County’s state legislative delegation will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 16th, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pensacola State College South Santa Rosa Center, 5075 Gulf Breeze Parkway, FL 32563. Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on … read more
Dairy Queen and hotel planned in Gulf Breeze
Dairy Queen and hotel planned in Gulf Breeze
A Georgia-based corporation plans to build a Dairy Queen restaurant on Daniel Drive near Seashell Collections shopping center, which was recently purchased by Publix. Additionally, an investment corporation purchased a hotel site also adjacent to the center, fronting Gulf Breeze Parkway. “This is another indication of just how strong our economy is in south Santa … read more
Plans for Dairy Queen adjacent to recently sold shopping center
Plans for Dairy Queen adjacent to recently sold shopping center
A Georgia-based corporation plans to build a Dairy Queen restaurant on Daniel Drive near Seashell Collections shopping center, which was recently purchased by Publix. Additionally, an investment corporation purchased a hotel site also adjacent to the center, fronting Gulf Breeze Parkway. According to City of Gulf Breeze records, SAG 1 LLC is requesting to construct … read more
Pinktoberfest coming soon!
Pinktoberfest coming soon!
The Pink Pirates of Navarre are gearing up to raise money to fund mammograms during their annual October events as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Our main goal is raise awareness and provide mammograms for women that cannot afford them,” Christin Stephens, president of the group said. Toward that end the Pink Pirates … read more
Commissioners drag heels on Navarre Park improvements
Commissioners drag heels on Navarre Park improvements
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning decided to delay a vote on funding the $3.6 million first phase of improvements for the east side of Navarre Park. “I don’t want to be forced into a vote today,” said Commissioner Sam Parker. “It’s an effort to stall,” Commission Chairman Rob Williamson said, noting details regarding funding … read more
Governor waives fishing licenses for first responders and utility workers
Governor waives fishing licenses for first responders and utility workers
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Florida Governor Rick Scott announced that he has offered license-free freshwater and saltwater fishing for Florida’s law enforcement, first responders and utility workers. At the Governor’s direction, first responders, law enforcement officers and utility workers will now be able to enjoy license-free freshwater and saltwater fishing beginning today through … read more
Road rage incident leads to arrest
Road rage incident leads to arrest
The Florida Highway Patrol responded September 20 to a report of road rage involving a firearm. The investigation found that the suspect identified as 62 year old Edward Robert Shinn, of Cypress Texas was tailgating the victim while traveling westbound on Interstate 10. The victim reported that he applied his brakes rapidly due to Mr. … read more
