Santa Rosa Designates Bulk of $35M in Federal Funds for Infrastructure
Santa Rosa Designates Bulk of $35M in Federal Funds for Infrastructure
County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to earmark $31.5 million of $35.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act money toward infrastructure projects. As for the remainder of the funds, around $3.785 million will be used to replace certain county revenue losses related to the COVID-19 health emergency, and $537,000, or 1.5%, will be used for administrative … read more
Holley-Navarre Fire District Awarded $2.4M grant to hire 12 additional fire fighters
Holley-Navarre Fire District Awarded $2.4M grant to hire 12 additional fire fighters
FEMA has announced the award of a grant to the Holley-Navarre Fire District in the amount of $2.4 million to fund 12 firefighter positions for a period of three years as part of the SAFER grant program. Holley-Navarre Fire District was selected from thousands of applicants to be one of 14 recipients throughout the State … read more
County Approves $6M for 8-Year Plan to Eliminate Septic Tanks in Gulf Breeze
County Approves $6M for 8-Year Plan to Eliminate Septic Tanks in Gulf Breeze
Santa Rosa County Commissioners today approved a $6 million allocation of RESTORE Act funding for the Tiger Point Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility Expansion. Additionally, the board approved $2M in American Rescue Plan infrastructure project funding and a $2.6M RESTORE Act grant application for the Soundside Drive Septic-to-Sewer conversion project. Gulf Breeze City … read more
Juana’s Pagodas 27th Annual Charity Chili Cookoff Set for Oct. 10
Juana’s Pagodas 27th Annual Charity Chili Cookoff Set for Oct. 10
Brenda Smith, vice president of Caring and Sharing, Ann Thompson, president with Marie Rudzki, manager of Juana’s Pagodas. Submitted photo. The 27th annual Juana’s Pagodas charity chili cook-off is scheduled for October 10. The event benefit Caring & Sharing of South Santa Rosa County. “We were unable to have an event last year, due to … read more
Man Jailed for DUI in Crash that Killed 38-year-old Navarre Woman
Man Jailed for DUI in Crash that Killed 38-year-old Navarre Woman
Randall McBride, 44, of Pensacola has been arrested on DUI and reckless driving charges after a crash yesterday which killed a 38-year-old Navarre woman. The Florida Highway Patrol says at 11:43 a.m. McBride was driving a Chevy Silverado eastbound on Beverly Parkway, approaching Burlington Avenue, in West Pensacola. The Chevrolet swerved into oncoming traffic, and … read more
Dolphins’ streak extends to 5 with 42-14 win at Pace
Dolphins’ streak extends to 5 with 42-14 win at Pace
Battle Alberson and the Dolphins ‘let it fly’ against the Pace Patriots, including two 50-plus yard completions for touchdowns. Photo by Stuart Camp. Six Gulf Breeze touchdowns – three by air, three by ground – fueled a 42-14 victory over the Pace Patriots. The Dolphins own an unbeaten record five games in. This is their … read more
Santa Rosa Schools Changes Quarantines after New Florida Surgeon General Rules
Santa Rosa Schools Changes Quarantines after New Florida Surgeon General Rules
Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent Karen Barber this afternoon participated in a Zoom meeting with school and district administrators, following yesterday’s appointment of new Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, who today said asymptomatic students may attend school without restriction after being exposed to COVID-19. Subsequently, the district has updated its quarantine policy. Previously guidance through … read more
Former Human Trafficking Site Turned Into Shop to Help Victims
Former Human Trafficking Site Turned Into Shop to Help Victims
On November 14, 2019, a Pensacola operator of multiple massage parlors plead guilty to charges of human trafficking. One location was in Gulf Breeze, Florida. On April 1, 2021, Magdalene’s, Inc., took possession of that Gulf Breeze building at 3268 Fordham Pkwy. The new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is dedicated to serving adult women survivors of sex trafficking … read more
Milton United Co-Founder Faces Arrest for Street Fight
Milton United Co-Founder Faces Arrest for Street Fight
Summer Merricks with her husband, Chris, representing Milton United, a youth organization aimed to promote racial unity, at the May 2021 unveiling of the City of Milton’s Milton Cube project. City of Milton photo. Milton Police Department confirms a judge has signed a warrant for the arrest of Milton United Co-Founder Summer Merricks, following last … read more
Local Challenge 22 Event Aims to End Vet Suicides
Local Challenge 22 Event Aims to End Vet Suicides
The Inaugural local Challenge 22 Event, a fundraiser organized to help eliminate roughly 22 veteran suicides which happen each day, is scheduled for Saturday, October 2 at Navarre Park. Jason Skobel, director of Navarre’s American Legion Riders Chapter 282, heard about a Challenge 22 event hosted by American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden, Florida. … read more
