On the road to success
On the road to success
Navarre resident Jackson Lynchard, 13, raced Jan. 7 in the Sweat Hogg Grand Prix at Five Flags Speedway, finishing his first official race in 12th place out of 28.
Navarre High teacher makes TOY cut
Navarre High teacher makes TOY cut
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation released the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year on Wednesday. Of the five finalists, one was a south end teacher, Tracy Fischetti of Navarre High School. Fischetti teaches English at the local high school. The other nominees are: – Jennifer Confusione, Bagdad … read more
East Bay Boulevard work begins
East Bay Boulevard work begins
Work has already begun on a 4.5-mile road resurfacing project in the south end of Santa Rosa County, which is expected to cause traffic delays over the next several weeks. The county’s paving contractor, Panhandle Grading and Paving, Inc. started work on a $1 million paving project on East Bay Boulevard in Navarre on Monday, … read more
Buz Eddy hanging up hat
Buz Eddy hanging up hat
After 25 years of service as the Gulf Breeze City Manager, the well-known Edwin “Buz” Eddy, is hanging up his hat. This week, Eddy announced his plans to retire to city council and also outlined his succession plan. Eddy plans to step into a new position a Special Advisor to the City Manager as part … read more
National champ comes home
National champ comes home
It didn’t take long for Jordan Leggett to pack his bags and head back home after his team’s 35-31 win at the College National Championship over the University of Alabama on Monday. The Navarre High School grad and Clemson University tight end was spotted by locals at Alphy’s Family Restaurant in Navarre Wednesday. Kenny Wilder, … read more
14 days to seek treatment
14 days to seek treatment
Driving Highway 98 for most of us is a daily challenge. There are many distractions, and even with warnings about texting while driving, I see people doing it every day as I drive back and forth to my office. I also see auto collisions on Highway 98 on a regular basis. Many of us don’t … read more
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office earns international award
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office earns international award
Santa Rosa County Property Appraisers Greg Brown’s office recently earned the International Association of Assessing Officers’ 2016 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award at the organization’s 82nd annual conference held in Tampa. “I am extremely proud of these (employees),” said Brown Thursday morning during a presentation to the Santa Rosa County Commission. According to Brown, the office … read more
County rejects Bear Wise funding
County rejects Bear Wise funding
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday voted to reject $150,000 in state funding for bear-resistant trash cans due to the high cost-share burden it would place on county resident and government. Commissioners decided not to accept a Bear Wise grant because the awarded level would only help a small percentage of households. And those residents … read more
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Santa Rosa County Grants Director Sheila Fitzgerald on Monday provided county commissioners with an update on grant-funded infrastructure projects totaling more than $12 million. Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which funds 75 percent of projects, there are five open grants focused on stormwater drainage improvements, including three projects in south Santa Rosa. “We expect … read more
City wants hold on pot shops
City wants hold on pot shops
While Santa Rosa County officials are working diligently to adhere to a new amendment that was passed in November regarding the sale of medical marijuana, City of Gulf Breeze officials are looking to keep pot shops out of Proper until they can get a better game plan under their belts regarding the location of the … read more
