December events at Santa Rosa County Public Libraries
December events at Santa Rosa County Public Libraries
Holiday Closures Libraries will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Family Story Hour “Book a Trip” with Family Story Hour! Join us as we journey to all seven continents. There will be stories, activities, and more related to each destination on our trip. This month … read more
County offers free tire disposal Dec. 1, 8 and 15
County offers free tire disposal Dec. 1, 8 and 15
Santa Rosa County Central Landfill, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will hold waste tire amnesty day on Sat., Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton. A maximum of eight tires per Santa Rosa County resident will be accepted free of charge with a … read more
Navarre man accused of 11 hit-and-run accidents on U.S. 98
Navarre man accused of 11 hit-and-run accidents on U.S. 98
The Florida Highway Patrol reports the suspect in 11 separate hit-and-run accidents which occured Saturday evening along the U.S. 98 corridor between Gulf Breeze and Navarre. Police say Daniel Weidman, 38, of Navarre, was driving a black Jeep Wrangler eastbound on U.S. 98 and eventually ran into a tree on the south side of the … read more
Navarre high student arrested in connection with local donation jar theft
Navarre high student arrested in connection with local donation jar theft
Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following individual in connection to a November 16 theft of monies from a donation jar at El Patron Mexican Grill in Navarre. Police say Marvin Lewis Bryant, 18, of Navarre was involved in stealing cash from a donation jar. The proceeds were for expenses related to … read more
Retired Colonel takes command of District 4
Retired Colonel takes command of District 4
District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech with his wife, Lynn, following his November 20 Oath of Office ceremony. Mrs. Piech will also be taking on a new role — as a teacher at Navarre High School. Col. Dave Piech, USAF (Ret.), a three-time squadron commander and group commander, on Tuesday took on a new leadership role … read more
Multiple arrests related to contraband at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Multiple arrests related to contraband at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections and Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday announced the arrest of five people, including former and current female corrections officers at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, related to the smuggling of contraband. Former Corrections Officer Caitlyn Handley, Current Corrections Officers Olivia Braswell and Mia Martinez-Welch, former trainee Leslie Penrod and … read more
Cops seeks person of interest in FWB homicide
Cops seeks person of interest in FWB homicide
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in the apparent beating death of a Fort Walton Beach area woman. The body of 47-year old Michele Lemmo was discovered by her roommate inside their residence at 510 Union Street, Lot 7, around 7 p.m. Sunday. The OCSO is working to locate … read more
Thanksgiving “exceptionally dangerous” time for house fires
Thanksgiving “exceptionally dangerous” time for house fires
Thanksgiving is a day set aside for expressing gratitude, sharing with others and spending time with loved ones. However, Thanksgiving is also an exceptionally dangerous time of the year for house fires. According to U.S. Fire Administration, for each year from 2014 to 2016, an estimated 2,400 residential building fires were reported to fire departments in the … read more
FDOT seeks public input on 5-year plan
FDOT seeks public input on 5-year plan
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three will host an online public hearing for the department’s tentative five year work program from 9 a.m. CST, Monday, Dec. 3 through 9 a.m. CST Monday, Dec. 10. Plans, maps, and other information will be available atwww.nwflroads.com/d3workprogram. The hearing will be held to present and receive input on … read more
Williamson officially hired as new CEO of Holley-Navarre Water System
Williamson officially hired as new CEO of Holley-Navarre Water System
Holley Navarre Water System’s Board of Directors this morning confirmed it has officially hired Rob Williamson, former District 4 Santa Rosa County Commissioner and long-time area business owner, to serve as the utility’s Chief Executive Officer, beginning December 1. Williamson will fill a newly created position, overseeing all operations of the Holley Navarre Water System, … read more
