Tourism Revenues to Fund Extra Life Guards on Navarre Beach
Tourism Revenues to Fund Extra Life Guards on Navarre Beach
Navarre Beach is on par to shatter the existing tourism records, and that is creating a public safety need for more life guards. But tourism revenues will be used to cover the cost of more life guards who will also work longer hours. Two years ago the county decided to outsource life guards via Navarre … read more
New Medical Examiner Facility to be Constructed on Hwy. 87 S
New Medical Examiner Facility to be Constructed on Hwy. 87 S
Construction for a new facility for the First Judicial Circuit Medical Examiner is planned at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park @ I-10 on Hwy. 87 S in East Milton. Interim Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Deanna Oleski on Tuesday discussed the project with Santa Rosa County Commissioners during the board’s first 2021-2022 fiscal year budget workshop. … read more
UPDATE: County Considers Kayak Launch on Bay Street in Gulf Breeze
UPDATE: County Considers Kayak Launch on Bay Street in Gulf Breeze
Residents want to use this county-owned waterfront property on Bay Street to launch kayaks and paddle boards. Photo by Romi White. As a result of the county administration’s December closure of the Holley Point Boat Ramp, which was reopened in February after public outcry, South Santa Rosa News discovered multiple other county-owned waterfront parcels which … read more
Navarre Beach Dad Arrested in Drowning Death of One-Year-Old Girl
Navarre Beach Dad Arrested in Drowning Death of One-Year-Old Girl
Tracy Colton Potter, 29, of Navarre Beach, was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail around 1:35 a.m. on June 14 on a first-degree felony charge of aggravated negligent homicide of a child. Police say he committed culpable negligence by failing to supervise his one-year-old daughter, Makennah, resulting in her death, per his arrest report. The … read more
Special Ops Captain Saves Navarre Newborn’s Life
Special Ops Captain Saves Navarre Newborn’s Life
Capt. Chris Mavron, U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment 1, received a Life-Saving Award from Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office June 10 in Navarre, Fla. Mavron performed CPR on a two-month old neighbor, who was not breathing. His response cleared her airway and saved her life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.) The Acquisitions Officer knew emergency … read more
County Administrator Hired Attorney to Investigate Waste Pro Allegations
County Administrator Hired Attorney to Investigate Waste Pro Allegations
Santa Rosa County Administrator Dan Schebler during the June 8 county commission meeting confirmed he hired an outside attorney to investigate allegations involving county staff related to the county’s contract with Waste Pro. Michelle Anchors of AnchorsGordon law firm, which is located in Okaloosa County, was hired to look into allegations which involve, but are … read more
Police Want Two Suspects for Tuesday’s Pagans Versus Outlaws Bar Fight
Police Want Two Suspects for Tuesday’s Pagans Versus Outlaws Bar Fight
On 6/8/21 at approximately 5:15 pm, Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 8121 Hwy 90 in Milton. The call was about a shooting at the Spokes and Kickstands bar. Within minutes, Deputies were on scene. During the investigation we learned the following: A fight ensued at the bar between 2 … read more
Adams Sanitation Issues Statement Following Disclosure of Santa Rosa County’s Investigation into Allegations Involving County Staff and Waste Pro
Adams Sanitation Issues Statement Following Disclosure of Santa Rosa County’s Investigation into Allegations Involving County Staff and Waste Pro
Statement from Adams Sanitation in Response to Santa Rosa County Board Meeting of 8 June 2021 We are aware of allegations that came to light in a Santa Rosa County Commission meeting this evening about alleged misconduct relative to Waste Pro’s exclusive no-bid contract to service South Santa Rosa County. We were relieved to learn … read more
2nd Alarm Project Supports First Responders in Aftermath of Tragedies
2nd Alarm Project Supports First Responders in Aftermath of Tragedies
Witnesses saw a first responder break down after attempting to resuscitate a young boy who drowned Saturday in Santa Rosa Sound, and Holley-Navarre Fire Chief Ron Norton during a press conference on Monday discussed a free resource for first responders to deal with the aftermath of such stressful situations. The 2nd Alarm Project was started … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW FL Names 2021 Michael Robidoux Hero Award Recipient
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW FL Names 2021 Michael Robidoux Hero Award Recipient
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) on May 27 surprised dedicated Big Brother and Board Member, Rique Gwin, at The Block in Fort Walton Beach with the 2021 Michael Robidoux Hero Award. Rique is a veteran who served in the United States Air Force for roughly 25 years. Big Brothers Big … read more
