Above and beyond the call of duty
Above and beyond the call of duty
Bright and early each school day many students at Holley-Navarre Primary are greeted with high fives and handshakes by a local cop who seems to always be in a great mood. Although the officer is there to protect the safety of students and others during morning school drop offs, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matt … read more
South SR Utilities discusses septic tank conversions
South SR Utilities discusses septic tank conversions
At the Monday South Santa Rosa Utility System meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, dust was blown off a topic that hasn’t been brought up in several years. Septic tank conversions outside of the city limits sparked a second glance from SSRUS chairman Tom Naile, who recently came across the study, which was done back … read more
BP money could cut property taxes
BP money could cut property taxes
The recent $20.8 billion BP damages settlement includes $1.5 billion that can be funneled to a long list of Panhandle “economic development” expenditures, including economic development agency administrative costs, paying developer impact fees or can even reduce local property taxes. The money is part of a multi-state $5.9 billion economic damages settlement between BP and … read more
Local radio station to air tribute to Vietnam Vets
Local radio station to air tribute to Vietnam Vets
Most people are familiar with “Gooooooood Morning, Vietnam!” That greeting was made famous by the Robin Williams film by that title. But the real story of the American military’s radio stations in Vietnam is far more interesting. Pensacola resident Harry Simons served in the Marine Corps during the war. He was assigned to the American … read more
Rotarians expanding rescue tube effort
Rotarians expanding rescue tube effort
Rotary Club of Navarre is celebrating the expansion of their Navarre Beach Rescue Tube Project with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event has been scheduled for Oct. 26 and will be facilitated by the Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. “Since 2010, 6 people have drowned on Navarre Beach in the unguarded area that would be … read more
Cole fined $500 for Sunshine violation
Cole fined $500 for Sunshine violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that on October 12, 2015 Santa Rosa County Commissioner Robert A. “Bob” Cole entered a plea of no contest to one count of a non-criminal violation of the Florida Sunshine Law. Following entry of the plea, Walton County Judge David Green withheld adjudication and imposed a $500 fine. The … read more
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
This week’s photo of the week was captured by certified Florida Master Naturalist and award-winning nature and wildlife photographer Kenny Wilder of Navarre. You can check out his photo gallery at NavarreBeachLife.com
Blackhawk Memorial prep coming along
Blackhawk Memorial prep coming along
Pace High School art teacher Randy New has been hard at work on what will eventually become a memorial that will stand in Navarre for years to come, serving as a symbol of the primary mission of the armed forces, and the sacrifices those men and women make. Earlier this week, the artist showed off … read more
Sales tax eyed
Sales tax eyed
Santa Rosa leaders say if voters don’t approve a new sales tax, they’ll likely have “no choice” but to hike property taxes. “Not that that’s a threat, but it’s a reality,” Commissioner Bob Cole said at Monday’s Commission meeting. “If we do not get a LOST [local option sales tax] passed, we will likely have … read more
Alleged burglar caught on camera
Alleged burglar caught on camera
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently working several vehicle burglaries in the Midway/Gulf Breeze area. Late last week, the sheriff’s department was able to obtain a photo of a suspect who is believed to be behind a string of vehicle burglaries, and according to the sheriff’s office, “needs to be apprehended”. The suspect … read more
