Refuge gets new home in Holley
Refuge gets new home in Holley
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is calling Santa Rosa County its new home thanks to a unanimous vote from the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Monday. The solid 5-0 vote allowed ECWR to rezone a 2.28-acre piece of property in Holley to allow them to relocate their rehabilitation center off of Okaloosa … read more
No charges in deadly stabbing
No charges in deadly stabbing
Prosecutors will not be pursuing charges in the deadly stabbing of a Navarre teen, which occurred last December after they concluded that the man who stabbed the teen was acting in self-defense. That news came from the State Attorney’s Office late last week after they officially ended their investigation into the stabbing death of 18-year-old … read more
SRSO yanks Live PD
SRSO yanks Live PD
It was short lived, but the hit television show “Live PD” pulled its camera crews out of Santa Rosa County and won’t be coming back to the area anytime soon. The show features live ride-alongs with law enforcement officers and producers recently taped several shows with deputies in Santa Rosa County and also taped segments … read more
County experiencing housing market boon
County experiencing housing market boon
The Homebuilders Association of West Florida recently commissioned a housing study conducted by Dr. Rick Harper, an economist with the University of West Florida. Harper on Monday reported his findings to Santa Rosa County commissioners. Harper described the housing market as “very healthy” and said 1,500 homes were needed per year to meet the demand … read more
FDOT looking for input on Hwy. 98 improvements
FDOT looking for input on Hwy. 98 improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has plans to hold a public hearing concerning proposed safety improvements to State Road 30 (U.S. Highway 98) from Villa Woods Circle to Ortega Park Drive. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church. Midway Baptist Church … read more
EPA event showcases facility’s mission and history
EPA event showcases facility’s mission and history
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted an annual open house for Earth Day at its Gulf Ecology Division, located on Sabine Island on Pensacola Beach last weekend. The facility conducts research and modeling to assess and forecast future risks from pollutants and other factors to develop tools and criteria to support resilient watersheds and water … read more
Give back on the Day of Service
Give back on the Day of Service
Chances are, if you look anywhere in Santa Rosa County, you’ll find a person or an organization that is in need of something. And every year, SAFER Santa Rosa steps up to the plate to help with those needs. On May 6, SAFER Santa Rosa, in partnership with Santa Rosa County, is planning their annual … read more
Relay for Life team gears up
Relay for Life team gears up
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) conducted an auction during their April 13 monthly luncheon to benefit their Relay for Life team. NABOR has set a goal of raising $18,500 for the May 5 Relay for Life event, which will take place at Navarre High School. Local auctioneer Donna Sue Harvell facilitated the event, … read more
Navarre Relay for Life next Friday
Navarre Relay for Life next Friday
Put on your walking shoes and get ready to participate in the Navarre Relay for Life. The event, which helps raise money for the American Cancer Society, takes place at Bennett C. Russell Stadium at Navarre High School next Friday, May 5. The event will start with a 6 p.m. at the stadium and will … read more
Butterfly House opening May 6
Butterfly House opening May 6
The Panhandle Butterfly House will celebrate its grand opening for the 2017 season and 20th anniversary on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Rosa County District Four Commissioner and Chairman Rob Williamson will preside over the opening ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Come learn about native Florida butterflies and take a … read more
