Recreational Harvest Closure of Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish announced
Recreational Harvest Closure of Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish announced
NOAA Fisheries has announced the recreational closure of Amberjack and Triggerfish: WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) will close at 12:01 am, local time, on May 11, 2019. The 2020 recreational fishing year begins January 1, 2020. Recreational harvest will reopen March 1, 2020, following the … read more
Navarre Garden Club offers local scholarships
Navarre Garden Club offers local scholarships
The Navarre Garden Club is now accepting applications for scholarships to award students majoring in horticultural/environmental studies. Students applying must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Navarre to be eligible for any of the scholarships. Three scholarships are available: The Betty J Pullum Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship available to a graduating senior from … read more
State seeks death penalty in inmate murder
State seeks death penalty in inmate murder
State Attorney Bill Eddins announces that Thomas H. Fletcher was indicted this morning by the Grand Jury in Santa Rosa County for the First Degree Premeditated Murder of Kenneth Jeff Davis on September 22, 2018. Thomas Fletcher was indicted for the murder of Kenneth Davis which occurred while both were inmates at Blackwater Correctional Institution. … read more
19th Annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration
19th Annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration
Learn about seagrasses, the marine creatures that live there and how to protect them at the 19th annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration, a free event which will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sat., Mar. 30 at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. Family-focused activities include: live marine life in touch tanks, “eat a … read more
Apply now for county’s facade and sign grants
Apply now for county’s facade and sign grants
The Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise (StRIVE) grant cycle is now open. The grant is intended to provide commercial property owners and business owners grants for façade and signage improvements to upgrade the appearance of property, increase property value and stimulate economic activity within the county. The program requires a 1:1 match from the applicant, … read more
Gaetz applauds $124.8M for Eglin and Hurlburt in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal
Gaetz applauds $124.8M for Eglin and Hurlburt in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) applauded President Donald Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal, which includes $124.8 million in Air Force Special Operations Command Military Construction for the First Congressional District. “President Trump has once again proven his deep and abiding commitment to the United States Armed Forces, especially Northwest Florida’s military mission,” Gaetz said. “This is … read more
Cool, dry weather prompts caution from Florida Forest Service on outdoor burning
Cool, dry weather prompts caution from Florida Forest Service on outdoor burning
As Northwest Florida starts to reach the peak of its year-round wildfire season, officials with the Florida Forest Service are asking residents to be careful if they choose to burn yard debris. “This cold front has brought cooler temperatures and lower humidity into the area,” said David Smith, Operations Administrator for the Blackwater Forestry Center. … read more
Tourist dies from 8-story fall off condo balcony
Tourist dies from 8-story fall off condo balcony
A Destin visitor who died after falling overnight from a condominium balcony onto a pool deck has been identified as a 27-year old man from Missouri. A security guard at the condos, located at 1002 East Highway 98, discovered the body of Justin Michael Trepanier of Millersville Missouri while on a check around the complex … read more
Bear Family Foundation plans donation to help new $1.5M Big Brothers Big Sisters facility
Bear Family Foundation plans donation to help new $1.5M Big Brothers Big Sisters facility
The Bear Family Foundation will announce a gift to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida 30th Anniversary Campaign at a March 28 press conference at the future home of Big Brothers Big Sisters located at, 1320 Creighton Road. During the event guests will be able to tour the new facility, located … read more
Accounts set up to help beloved local deputy who suffered a stroke
Accounts set up to help beloved local deputy who suffered a stroke
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Robinson, a school resource officer at Milton High School who lives in Navarre with his wife and five children, is recovering from a stroke, and the community is rallying support for him and his family. “There is an account set up here at Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union,” … read more
