Santa Rosa County receives $75K state improvement grant for Avalon area boat ramp

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa County receives $75K state improvement grant for Avalon area boat ramp

    Posted: Wednesday, April 24

    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection has awarded Santa Rosa County with a $75,000 grant to fund coastal access and water quality improvements at the Archie Glover Boat Ramp in Milton. This grant is part of the department’s Coastal Partnership Initiative. “We are excited to provide this important funding … read more

    • Utility’s innovation yields cost-saving efficiency and boosts employee morale

    Posted on April 23, 2019 by Romi White

  • Utility’s innovation yields cost-saving efficiency and boosts employee morale

    Posted: Tuesday, April 23

    Mark Turner two years ago took over running the electrical department for Holley-Navarre Water System, and he’s being praised for cost-saving innovations developed under his leadership. Danny Hawkins, who oversees the utility’s sewer department, said system improvements have reduced call outs and overtime, providing not only cost savings to members but also increasing employees’ morale … read more

    • Permits approved for $500K Madura Road-Soundside Drive connector path

    Posted on April 23, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Permits approved for $500K Madura Road-Soundside Drive connector path

    Posted: Tuesday, April 23

    Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday are expected to approve soliciting bids for the Godwin Connector Project, a multiuse path connecting Madura Road and Soundside Drive, following the issuance of related state and federal permits. The Godwin Connector Project is planned to be a 1,150 foot long by 10 foot wide multiuse path with 880 … read more

    • Eglin receives 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award

    Posted on April 23, 2019 by Romi White

  • Eglin receives 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award

    Posted: Tuesday, April 23

    The Department of Defense yesterday announced the winners of the 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Winners, including Eglin Air Force Base for Natural Resources Conservation for efforts to save the Gopher Tortoise and restore the habitat and expand the population of the reticulated flatwoods salamander. Eglin during 2017-2018 relocated 1,030 gopher tortoises to avoid … read more

    • DeSantis requests increased federal cost share following Hurricane Michael upgrade

    Posted on April 22, 2019 by Staff reports

  • DeSantis requests increased federal cost share following Hurricane Michael upgrade

    Posted: Monday, April 22

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on April 19 sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting an increase in the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent for the remainder of Hurricane Michael recovery. This request follows the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s announcement that Hurricane Michael has been upgraded to a Category 5 … read more

    • Search continues for missing snorkeler

    Posted on April 22, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Search continues for missing snorkeler

    Posted: Monday, April 22

    The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit this morning continued the search for a snorkeler who disappeared Sunday evening off the Destin east jetty. Friends say the 28-year old tourist was with a group of snorkelers when they noticed he was missing during a head count around 6:30 p.m. The OCSO Dive Team searched for … read more

    • Governor DeSantis speaks at Gulf Power Economic Symposium

    Posted on April 18, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Governor DeSantis speaks at Gulf Power Economic Symposium

    Posted: Thursday, April 18

    Governor Ron DeSantis today outlined his economic priorities while speaking at the Gulf Power Economic Symposium in Miramar Beach. The Symposium is focused on strengthening collaboration across Northwest Florida communities and fostering discussions and engagement in community and economic opportunities.   “We are taking bold steps to strengthen our economy and create new opportunities for … read more

    • Marine Science Station awarded $95K grant for water-quality monitoring

    Posted on April 17, 2019 by Staff reports

  • Marine Science Station awarded $95K grant for water-quality monitoring

    Posted: Wednesday, April 17

    The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station announced today that it has been awarded a roughly $95,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a Santa Rosa Sound water-monitoring project. The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training grant will be coupled with an 18-percent match, totaling $115,000 toward the project, which is titled “Empowering … read more

    • New restaurant approved for Hidden Creek

    Posted on April 17, 2019 by Romi White

  • New restaurant approved for Hidden Creek

    Posted: Wednesday, April 17

    The Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors on Tuesday approved a lease for Black Skimmer Grille to operate at The Club at Hidden Creek. The new restaurant is expected to open by mid-May. “Our goal is to make this place Navarre’s version of Cheers with good burgers and bar food,” said Andrew Suthers, a graduate … read more