Rubio not hopeful daylight savings legislation will pass
Rubio not hopeful daylight savings legislation will pass
Escambia County resident Gerald King, right, pictured with his wife, Virginia, listen as U.S. Senator Marco Rubio explains what he believes to be a lack of support for federal legislation which would allow Florida to permanently stay on Daylight Savings Time U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, following a Child Tax Credit roundtable discussion this morning in … read more
Heroes rush to aid of distressed swimmers
Heroes rush to aid of distressed swimmers
Photo credit Facebook Jenna Giannini, who spoke with Alexander Julio after the rescue Navarre Beach resident Alexander Julio, 27, who works at Innerlight Surf Shop in Destin, was in the right place at the right time last evening to save the life of a 10-year-old girl. “At that point I was the only one still … read more
Broxson plans 2019 Garcon Point Bridge bill – asks trustee not to seek $5 toll
Broxson plans 2019 Garcon Point Bridge bill – asks trustee not to seek $5 toll
Florida District 1 Senator Doug Broxson today issued a letter to Attorney William Bloom, the trustee representing Garcon Point Bridge bondholders, stating his intent to pursue new legislation in 2019 and asking them not to seek an increase in the toll. Broxson opened the letter by explaining how efforts to legislatively resolve issues with the Santa … read more
Owner still plans to relocate floating vessel behind Juana’s
Owner still plans to relocate floating vessel behind Juana’s
Jay Shastid, owner of a floating vessel currently moored behind Juana’s Pagodas in Navarre, today told South Santa Rosa News that although he’s been delayed in relocating the vessel he still plans to move it to a different area within two to three weeks. Shastid said he had planned to have relocated the vessel by … read more
Tourism numbers up across the board
Tourism numbers up across the board
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida set another tourism record in 2017 by welcoming the highest number of visitors in any year in the state’s history with 116.5 million visitors, according to VISIT FLORIDA. This represents a 3.6 percent increase over the 112.4 million visitors in 2016. Santa Rosa County experienced a 17 percent … read more
Governor appoints Okaloosa Sheriff Larry Ashley to new school public safety commission
Governor appoints Okaloosa Sheriff Larry Ashley to new school public safety commission
Governor Rick Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran today announced appointments to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Governor Scott also named Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri as Chairman. The Commission was established by SB 7026, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School … read more
Rotary Club of Navarre Scholarship Applications due May 3
Rotary Club of Navarre Scholarship Applications due May 3
Rotary Club of Navarre will be awarding eight $1,000.00 college scholarships to eligible 2018 Navarre High School seniors. Applications for the scholarships are now available and due May 3. Four of the scholarships will be awarded cadets in the NJROTC program, two will be available to the general student population, one will be awarded to … read more
Governor Rick Scott Signs 30 Bills Into Law
Governor Rick Scott Signs 30 Bills Into Law
Florida Governor Rick Scott today signed the following bills into law: SB 146 Appointment of Attorneys for Dependent Children with Special Needs – This bill requires certain court costs be paid by the state when pro bono attorneys represent special needs children in dependency proceedings. SB 220 Bankruptcy Matters in Foreclosure Proceedings … read more
Governor signs legislation to eliminate postsecondary fees for active duty military
Governor signs legislation to eliminate postsecondary fees for active duty military
Florida Governor Rick Scott last week signed HB 75 into law, removing a significant obstacle for military members interested in attending a Florida College System (FCS) institution. HB 75 eliminates postsecondary fees for active duty service members using the Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) benefit and takes an important step toward establishing FCS institutions as a … read more
Gazebo rehab underway at Shoreline Park
Gazebo rehab underway at Shoreline Park
The City of Gulf Breeze has begun rehabilitation on the picnic gazebo structures at Shoreline Park South. The restroom facility will be closed from 3/19/18 to 3/31/18. The city will provide temporary facilities during this time. Existing event reservations will not be affected. Routing and parking within the park will be adjusted as necessary. The … read more
