NAS Whiting Field marks opening of Navy’s newest outlying landing field
NAS Whiting Field marks opening of Navy’s newest outlying landing field
The Navy’s newest outlying landing field will be open for helicopter training operations beginning Jan. 30, after years of collaboration and hard work by both Escambia County and the U.S. Navy. In an historic agreement, Escambia County will hand over the keys to Navy outlying landing field Site X in Santa Rosa County, thus opening … read more
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras event details announced
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras event details announced
The Navarre Krewe of Jesters has announced details about their upcoming Mardi Gras Ball and 33rd annual Mardi Gras Parade. Both events will feature “Voodoo on the Beach” as a theme. The ball is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, at the Navarre Conference Center. “It’s a formal affair, so wear your fancy clothes! You don’t … read more
Trial for former Navarre Beach Area Chamber CEO starts next month
Trial for former Navarre Beach Area Chamber CEO starts next month
The securities fraud trial of former Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Judy Morehead is scheduled to start next month in Alabama. “I have been informed that a trial is scheduled for the week of February 11,” stated Daniel G. Lord, Alabama Securities Exchange Commission Spokesman Dan Lord told South Santa Rosa News on … read more
Commissioners consider $194K allocation for wildlife refuge
Commissioners consider $194K allocation for wildlife refuge
South Santa Rosa News file photo The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday will decide whether or not to allocate $194,000 toward the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s new headquarters, which is currently under construction in Holley. The county’s tourist development council January 3 had recommended an allotment of only $117,000 — to … read more
Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2019
Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2019
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced his 2019 service academy nominations for Florida’s First Congressional District in two separate events at Niceville High School and Pace High School earlier today. During the events, Rep. Gaetz nominated the following students to the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Air … read more
13 million pounds of scrap remain at Tyndall AFB
13 million pounds of scrap remain at Tyndall AFB
Hurricane Michael created an estimated 15 million pounds of scrap and more than 450 uninhabitable buildings at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. DLA Disposition Services personnel scrap disposal coordination at the installation may last as long as six months (U.S. Air Force photo). DLA Disposition Services contractors as of January 11 had removed an … read more
Online high school diplomas offered through county libraries
Online high school diplomas offered through county libraries
The Santa Rosa County Library System participates in the Career Online High School (COHS) program. This program provides adults 19 and older an opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. The library’s program offers a limited number of scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry and … read more
Navarre’s 2019 Winter Beach Olympics next weekend
Navarre’s 2019 Winter Beach Olympics next weekend
Backwards three-legged race, water gun obstacle course and a Bird Box challenge are just a few of the fun activities planned for the 2019 Winter Navarre Beach Olympics. The event will take place starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 26 at Juana’s Pagodas. Other planned activities include: Volley Pong Cornhole Malibu Sponge Race … read more
Three local restaurants closing for remodeling
Three local restaurants closing for remodeling
Fans of Johnny Huston’s Grille & Bar, All-American Heroes and Waffle House in Navarre will be looking for other options while all three eateries temporarily close for remodeling. Johnny Huston’s yesterday announced they will be closing for roughly two weeks starting January 21. The exact date of the reopening will be announced at a later … read more
Allegiant adds new non-stop flights to Tulsa and Omaha
Allegiant adds new non-stop flights to Tulsa and Omaha
Allegiant Air Announces Non-Stop Flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to Omaha and Tulsa Allegiant Air just announced the debut of non-stop service from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) beginning on June 6, 2019. “We’re thrilled to welcome passengers from Tulsa and Omaha to … read more
