Homestead exemption deadline is March 1
Homestead exemption deadline is March 1
Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown reminds residents the deadline to apply for property tax exemption is March 1. New homeowners, or homeowners who have never filed, are eligible to receive a property tax exemption of up to $50,000. Homestead exemption does not transfer from the previous owner to the new owner. “If you own … read more
County to use surplus money to finance courthouse
County to use surplus money to finance courthouse
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during this morning’s planning workshop decided to allocate surplus money toward financing construction of a new county courthouse instead of asking voters to support an additional local option sales tax. Commissioners first discussed how much of the county’s $34.1 million unassigned general fund or “reserve” balance should be retained before they later … read more
Assistant County Administrator promoted to County Administrator
Assistant County Administrator promoted to County Administrator
Santa Rosa County’s Assistant County Administrator Dan Schebler during a planning workshop this morning was named the new County Administrator by county commissioners. Schebler was hired March 13, 2017 for a newly created $115,000 assistant county administrator. Following a medical leave of absence taken at the end of 2017, current Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony … read more
Allegiant to Establish New Aircraft Base at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Allegiant to Establish New Aircraft Base at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has chosen to establish a new, two-aircraft base with year-round routes at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The aircraft base will create 65 new jobs and bring an anticipated $418 million in tourism revenue to the area over the next five years. Allegiant is investing more than … read more
New nonprofit provides food for hungry vets
New nonprofit provides food for hungry vets
After seeing a need to help area veterans facing hunger, Kate Mayor decided to start a local nonprofit called Food for Vets. “I have a very good friend who has a food pantry for veterans in another state,” Mayor said, explaining she was compelled to take local action, following the death of a veteran from … read more
Brown leads District 2 campaign contributions
Brown leads District 2 campaign contributions
Tammy Jo Brown, one of three challengers for the Santa Rosa County Commission District 2 election, is currently leading the campaign money race with $3,650, according to the latest reports submitted to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane. Incumbent Bob Cole, who has served as the District 2 Commissioner since 2002, has raised … read more
Automated car washes planned for east and west Navarre
Automated car washes planned for east and west Navarre
Ronny’s Car Wash is planning to construct two automated car washes along U.S. 98 in Navarre with a goal of completion before the end of 2018. “We are coming to Navarre,” said DJ Whitbey, local manager of the business. According to Whitbey, the facilities will be constructed on U.S. 98 at Coral Street and U.S. … read more
Fireworks planned for Gulf Breeze Springfest
Fireworks planned for Gulf Breeze Springfest
The Gulf Breeze City Council on Wednesday will discuss authorization of a fireworks show during the March 24 Springfest event at Shoreline Park. During the February 5 City Council meeting, the council authorized the expenditure of $15,000 from Tourist Development Council funds for Springfest 2018 with a portion of the expenditure earmarked for for the … read more
COPS television show could film in Santa Rosa County
COPS television show could film in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy has confirmed that the COPS reality television series will be filming in Santa Rosa County soon. “They will be here filming for about 8 weeks starting sometime in about April,” Aloy said. “They will be filming evening shifts.” However, Aloy points out plans are tentative at … read more
Escambia Sheriff’s Office requests K9 event at Tiger Point Golf Course
Escambia Sheriff’s Office requests K9 event at Tiger Point Golf Course
Santa Rosa County K9 Sgt. Roman Jackson pictured during a K9 demonstration. SRSO hosted the event in 2017. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the 2018 United States Police Canine Association Field Trials during the week of March 5- 9, and they’re asking to use Tiger Point Golf Course for the event. Approximately 50 canine teams from … read more
