Eglin AFB receives additional funding
Eglin AFB receives additional funding
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement declaring victory over Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson’s announcement earlier today to base a squadron of F-35A additional Joint Strike Fighters at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida’s First Congressional District. This decision will bring 500 additional military personnel members to … read more
Public input sought for Santa Rosa County’s RESTORE Act plan
Public input sought for Santa Rosa County’s RESTORE Act plan
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners during its April 11 meeting proposed amendments to the initial multi-year implementation plan (MYIP) that was accepted by the U.S. Treasury in May 2017. The amendments to the plan are based on factors including necessary material modifications per federal requirements, price increases and project viability. Following … read more
Former Mayor of Milton enters plea deal in United Way of Santa Rosa case
Former Mayor of Milton enters plea deal in United Way of Santa Rosa case
Former Mayor of Milton Guy Thompson today in federal court pleaded guilty to 20 counts of wire fraud and three counts of tax evasion. Thompson was removed as Executive Director of United Way of Santa Rosa County last fall. Following an investigation into financial irregularities by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today he entered the … read more
Gulf Breeze High Teacher named 2019 Rookie of the Year
Gulf Breeze High Teacher named 2019 Rookie of the Year
Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year Nominees 2019, Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2019 Rafael Garcia & Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce President Kristen Rhodes (submitted photo) The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Master Sergeant Rafael Garcia (Air Force Retired) an Aerospace Science and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps instructor at … read more
Wind Creek invites nonprofits to compete for share of $125K
Wind Creek invites nonprofits to compete for share of $125K
Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) announces its inaugural Partners in Progress Video Contest that aims to fund seven nonprofits in Alabama and North Florida. Verified 501(c)(3) organizations may enter for a chance to win a share of $125,000. WCH Spokesperson, Danielle Sanspree, “Wind Creek is fortunate to be able to give back in our communities and there are so … read more
RV resort with water park planned for Interstate-10 at Hwy 87 S in East Milton
RV resort with water park planned for Interstate-10 at Hwy 87 S in East Milton
Destin Developer Craig Kruse, owner of Santa Rosa RV resort in Navarre, is planning to build a RV resort featuring a $2 million water park on land he purchased eariler this year along Interstate 10 at Highway 87 S in East Milton. County records show Splash RV Resort, LLC purchased the 36.55-acre parcel in January … read more
Inaugural Summit for Gold Star and Surviving Family Members
Inaugural Summit for Gold Star and Surviving Family Members
Surviving children of fallen Airman, Tech. Sgt. Marty Bettelyoun, pose for a photo during the Air Force Gold Star and Surviving Families Summit in Shalimar, Fla., April 30, 2019. The event focused on sharing information, listening and advancing support for surviving family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez). Bettelyoun, 35, was a Combat … read more
Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee Seeks Suggestions
Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee Seeks Suggestions
The Pensacola Bay Bridge Naming Committee is seeking suggestions from the public to name the new bridge linking Escambia and Santa Rosa counties via U.S. Highway 98. Individuals can propose a name through the close of business Monday, June 3. The committee will review the suggestions, put forward a name for public input at meetings … read more
Regional transportation planners seek public input on 5-year priorities
Regional transportation planners seek public input on 5-year priorities
The Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization will be determining the 2021-25 Transportation Project Priorities and public input is a vital part of the process. TPO staff will collect public input at the following public outreach events and workshops: SANTA ROSA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING Thursday, May 9, 2019 9 a.m. Tiger Point Community Center 1370 … read more
County mulls grace period and refunds for feather flag citations
County mulls grace period and refunds for feather flag citations
Caving to pressure from small business owners, Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday plan to vote on a 180-day grace period for feather flags and refunds for citations issued for such usage. County staff, at the behest of Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole, recently started taking a harder stance on enforcing sign regulations, issuing … read more
