New brewery planned for Highway 87 S near U.S. 98
New brewery planned for Highway 87 S near U.S. 98
Navarre could soon have a second brewery on Highway 87 S. A proposed new 3,000-square-foot facility would be less than a mile from U.S. 98 on the west side of the highway and named St. Michael’s Brewing Company. The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on July 12 is scheduled to review a variance request from … read more
Developer seeks permit to build 76 townhouses on U.S. 98
Developer seeks permit to build 76 townhouses on U.S. 98
The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on July 12 will be asked to approve a conditional use application for a roughly 13-acre parcel on U.S. 98 to allow for 76 townhouses to be constructed on the property, which is currently zoned commercial. Keith Fenstemacher of Mary Esther is seeking to permit a multi-family residential construction … read more
Qualified candidates make financial disclosures
Qualified candidates make financial disclosures
Early voting in Santa Rosa County starts in six weeks, and the latest campaign reports for qualified candidates were submitted last Friday. Additionally, qualification documents for candidates, including net worth information, were also recently posted. County Commission Chairman Bob Cole and District 5 Commissioner Rob Williamson maintain leads in their respective races. Cole, who represents … read more
Gov. Scott to Travel to Kuwait to Visit Florida Troops for Independence Day
Gov. Scott to Travel to Kuwait to Visit Florida Troops for Independence Day
Governor Rick Scott today announced that he will be traveling to Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring in Kuwait this week where troops from the Florida National Guard and Army Reserves from Orlando are currently stationed. Gov. Scott will be meeting with servicemen and women, and military officials. He will also be bringing these troops some … read more
Sean Hannity to host Pensacola campaign rally for Gaetz and DeSantis
Sean Hannity to host Pensacola campaign rally for Gaetz and DeSantis
Fox News conservative commentator Sean Hannity will make a July 2 campaign stop with Matt Gaetz and gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis in Pensacola, Florida. The event is open to the press and public. Details for the events can be found below. MONDAY, JULY 2ND WHAT: Pensacola Campaign Rally TIME: 5:30pm CT LOCATION: New World Landing 600 S Palafox … read more
County urges safety for Independence Day activities
County urges safety for Independence Day activities
Santa Rosa County urges residents to use caution and common sense when celebrating Independence Day. On a typical Fourth of July, fireworks account for two out of five of all reported fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. And it’s not just fire that’s a concern, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that during last year’s festivities, … read more
Santa Rosa Schools earn an “A” for 2018
Santa Rosa Schools earn an “A” for 2018
Governor Rick Scott this afternoon announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for 2018, and Santa Rosa County Schools earned an “A” for the second consecutive year. DOE data shows that Santa Rosa County School District since 2010 has received an “A” for every year except 2016. South Santa Rosa Schools … read more
Sheriff Johnson celebrates 25 years with agency
Sheriff Johnson celebrates 25 years with agency
Florida Senator Doug Broxson, left, presented Sheriff Bob Johnson with a pin marking the occasion Sheriff Bob Johnson started working for Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 and since then has risen up through the ranks to become the county’s top cop. Johnson was elected Sheriff in 2016, and celebrated his 25th Anniversary with … read more
Last-minute candidates file for state races
Last-minute candidates file for state races
Republican Florida House District 3 Incumbent Jayer Williamson was not facing opposition for his seat until two candidates last week entered the race just ahead of the June 22 deadline for qualifying. Ultimately, Democratic candidate Kenneth Bansah of Milton did not qualify, and although NPA candidate Bobbi Sue Osborne of Jay was unable to get … read more
1st SOW welcomes new commander
1st SOW welcomes new commander
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick Hundreds of Air Commandos welcomed a new commander to the 1st Special Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony, June 22. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony which introduced Col. Mike Conley as the new … read more
