County awards nearly $50K to business owners for signage and facade improvements

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Staff reports

  • County awards nearly $50K to business owners for signage and facade improvements

    Posted: Monday, July 01

    Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their June 27 meeting approved nearly $50,000 to fund signage and façade improvements for 11 business owners in Santa Rosa County.     Grantees include: $4,500 to Carpenter Insurance – Navarre $4,900 to Medical Services of NW FL – Navarre $5,000 to Navarre Beach Laundry – Navarre $2,875 to Copper ‘Possum … read more

    • Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Fireworks Safety Message

    Posted on July 1, 2019 by Lt. Mark James

  • Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Fireworks Safety Message

    Posted: Monday, July 01

    As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and Navarre Fire Departments encourage you to be safe and observe the law in Florida regarding the possession and use of sparklers and fireworks.  Although you can find a wide variety of fireworks at stands in … read more

    • Free rapid HIV testing now available in Santa Rosa County

    Posted on June 30, 2019 by

  • Free rapid HIV testing now available in Santa Rosa County

    Posted: Sunday, June 30

    Good Samaritan Clinic has partnered with the Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation to provide a free rapid HIV testing site in South Santa Rosa County. “While we’ve always offered free medical services to those in need, HIV testing will be free and open to the public,” said Colton Boney, HIV/Hep C program director for the clinic, … read more

    • Santa Rosa volunteers and projects needed for United Way’s Day of Caring

    Posted on June 30, 2019 by Romi White

  • Santa Rosa volunteers and projects needed for United Way’s Day of Caring

    Posted: Sunday, June 30

    United Way of West Florida’s 27th annual Day of Caring will take place Friday, October 4.  But so far no Santa Rosa County volunteer groups, agencies or schools have yet to sign up to participate, according to organizers. Volunteers have the opportunity to volunteer in Santa Rosa County on with any agency or school that signs … read more

    • Local equestrian group aims to aid disabled vet’s sick child

    Posted on June 30, 2019 by Romi White

  • Local equestrian group aims to aid disabled vet’s sick child

    Posted: Sunday, June 30

    An equestrian group in East Milton is hosting a benefit barrel race for the child of U.S. Army disabled veteran Chris Bishop, a Department of Defense firefighter/paramedic assigned to NAS Whiting Field. Bishop’s 8-year-old daughter, Addalynne, suffers from coronary heart disease (CHD), dysautonomia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a heritable connective tissue disorder. “Racing for Addalyne’s Heart” … read more

    • Navarre Incorporation presentation set for July 12 chamber breakfast

    Posted on June 30, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Navarre Incorporation presentation set for July 12 chamber breakfast

    Posted: Sunday, June 30

    Jonathan Cole with Navarre Area United, Inc., the group undertaking the new effort to incorporation Navarre, will be guest speaker at the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s July 12 monthly breakfast. “This is a great opportunity to learn about the timeline for this new bid, learn who is behind it and what their goals … read more

    • New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil

    Posted on June 29, 2019 by Staff reports

  • New Navy littoral combat ship christened today in Mobil

    Posted: Saturday, June 29

    The U.S. Navy today christened its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Oakland (LCS 24), during a ceremony in Mobile, Alabama. U.S. Representative Ken Calvert of California delivered the christening ceremony’s principal address. Kate Brandt, Google’s sustainability officer, served as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, Ms. Brandt christens the … read more

    • Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force

    Posted on June 28, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Florida Senate President names Senator Broxson Chairman of Florida Defense Support Task Force

    Posted: Friday, June 28

    Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today named Senator Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola) as Chair of the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Originally appointed to the Task Force by Senate President Joe Negron, Senator Broxson will begin a one-year term as Chair on July 1, 2019. “I am pleased to appoint Senator Broxson as the Chair of … read more

    • Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park

    Posted on June 26, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Officials celebrate $2M improvements at Navarre Beach Marine Park

    Posted: Wednesday, June 26

    Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman Caitlin Love pictured with Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech at Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony The new ADA-friendly pavilions, restroom facilities with showers, parking spaces and other much-anticipated enhancements in Navarre Beach Marine Park are complete! The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners along with … read more