Settlers Colony drainage project has begun
Settlers Colony drainage project has begun
Construction for the Settlers Colony Expansion drainage improvement project in Gulf Breeze has begun. The project includes installation of an improved stormwater collection and conveyance system with new outfall locations and stormwater treatment components. By contract, the project has a time of completion of 365 days. Construction hours will be Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to … read more
Holley-Navarre Water System hosts tour for Santa Rosa County Leadership
Holley-Navarre Water System hosts tour for Santa Rosa County Leadership
Newly elected Santa Rosa County Commissioner Dave Piech and County Administrator Dan Schebler yesterday joined with leaders from Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) for a tour of water and wastewater treatment operations. The tour was an effort to improve communication and outreach with HNWS members and county partners, according to organizers who say the tour was … read more
Phase I of Camden Drive drainage project has begun
Phase I of Camden Drive drainage project has begun
Construction for the Camden Drive Outfall Project Phase I in the Holley by the Sea subdivision in Navarre has commenced. The $1.2 million project is the first phase of a two phases that will provide improved stormwater conveyance and water quality of adjacent wetlands. The Florida Statewide Surface Water Restoration Program provided a $650,000 grant for partial funding. … read more
Local restaurant aims to collect Christmas gifts for 700 child victims of Hurricane Michael
Local restaurant aims to collect Christmas gifts for 700 child victims of Hurricane Michael
Robert Reyes, owner of Stripes Pub & Grille in Navarre, right, and his staff are working diligently to gather enough toys to provide 700 Hurricane Michael victims with Christmas gifts. Tis the season of giving, and Stripes Pub & Grille in Navarre is making Christmas wishes come true for the less fortunate by collecting gifts … read more
Community of Christ Church to present “Night of Joy” Saturday
Community of Christ Church to present “Night of Joy” Saturday
The Community of Christ Church in Navarre on Saturday, December 15 will present “Night of Joy.” The event will feature a live Nativity, beautiful music, and narration of the Christmas Story. Additionally, attendees can enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the … read more
Santa’s hotline starts December 17
Santa’s hotline starts December 17
U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr. Eglin Air Force Base has announced that a “Santa Hotline” will be available from 5-8 p.m., from Monday, December 17 through Friday, December 21. Children of all ages wishing to call in with last-minute holiday wishes can call 850-882-NOEL (6635).
County to give away free bicycle helmets
County to give away free bicycle helmets
The Santa Rosa County Department of Emergency Management, located at 4499 Pine Forest Road in Milton, will offer free bike helmets for adults and children from 3-6 p.m., Monday December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 and from 1-4 p.m. The catch? Recipients must be fitted in person to receive a helmet. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the odds … read more
Operation Santa Boat to spread Christmas cheer for Hurricane Michael relief
Operation Santa Boat to spread Christmas cheer for Hurricane Michael relief
The Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau is spreading holiday cheer to their neighbors in Northwest Florida with Operation Santa Boat, a philanthropic effort designed to brighten the season for residents in Bay and Gulf Counties who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. Now through Saturday, December 15, Operation Santa Boat is rallying residents and businesses … read more
14-year-old Santa Rosa teen sentenced to 15 years in state prison
14-year-old Santa Rosa teen sentenced to 15 years in state prison
State Attorney Bill Eddins today announced that Circuit Judge David Rimmer sentenced Ethan Alexander Marsh-Hual, 14 years of age, to 15 years in state prison followed by 10 years of probation after Marsh-Hual entered a plea to Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder with a Weapon, Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling Causing Damage Over $1,000, Arson, … read more
Hurlburt Field observes National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush
Hurlburt Field observes National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush
The 1st Special Operations Wing will be curtailing all non-combat related operations on Dec. 5, 2018, in accordance with the National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush. The day of mourning allows federal employees to join the rest of the nation in remembering the 41st president of the United States. The final … read more
