More details emerge on “Heart of Navarre” development

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Staff reports

  • More details emerge on “Heart of Navarre” development

    Posted: Friday, February 09

    Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson today revealed more plans for the roughly 33-acre property adjacent to Publix in Navarre. Navarre Beach Crossings, LLC, a corporation with partners including Craig Kruse and Chandler Huff, purchased the acreage January 26 for around $5.5 million. The partners, in conjunction with Merg Hoffman, who will oversee … read more

    • Florida Senate approves legislation to protect Gulf Range

    Posted on February 8, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Florida Senate approves legislation to protect Gulf Range

    Posted: Thursday, February 08

    Senator Doug Broxson (R, Pensacola) and Representative Mel Ponder, (R, Destin) in October filed resolutions to extend the current moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico east of the Military Mission Line. The Florida Senate this afternoon approved the legislation, which was also adopted by the House of Representatives. “Our economy in Northwest Florida … read more

    • Williamson leads District 4 campaign contributions

    Posted on February 8, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Williamson leads District 4 campaign contributions

    Posted: Thursday, February 08

    The two Republican candidates vying for the District 4 county commission seat submitted required January campaign reports ahead of the February 12 deadline. Results show incumbent Rob Williamson with more than a ten-fold lead over challenger David Piech. With roughly six months until the August 28 primary election, Williamson has amassed $75,959.01 and expended $8,092 … read more

    • “Exciting” commercial development planned for Navarre

    Posted on February 7, 2018 by Romi White

  • “Exciting” commercial development planned for Navarre

    Posted: Wednesday, February 07

    A large commercial development, including a movie theater and restaurants, is planned for roughly 33 acres which was recently purchased next to Publix Shopping Center in Navarre.  Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson described the project as “exciting.” “Nothing is signed yet. They’ve just closed on the property. This has been a lot … read more

    • Santa Rosa tourism revenues continue to climb

    Posted on February 7, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa tourism revenues continue to climb

    Posted: Wednesday, February 07

    Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Staff pictured left to right: Nicole Dees, Julie Morgan, Linda Tutt, Monica McBrien and Al Wilson. The latest Santa Rosa County tourist tax revenue report was released this week, and it shows a 20-percent spike in December — compared to the same month in 2016. Overall, the county had a … read more

    • Local hunter safety courses available

    Posted on February 6, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Local hunter safety courses available

    Posted: Tuesday, February 06

    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses this month. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them. All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and … read more

    • Spring Vegetable Gardening Classes Offered

    Posted on February 6, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Spring Vegetable Gardening Classes Offered

    Posted: Tuesday, February 06

    Get prepared for the spring season by learning what vegetables to grow and how to care for them by attending a class on spring vegetable gardening taught by Norene Gideon, Florida Master Gardener. The program is free to attend without preregistration and is available at two locations: 10 a.m. Feb. 9, Santa Rosa County Extension … read more

    • Santa Rosa County Administrator to leave job

    Posted on February 6, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa County Administrator to leave job

    Posted: Tuesday, February 06

    Following a medical leave of absence taken at the end of 2017, Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony Gomillion told Santa Rosa County Commissioners today that he will be leaving the job in June. Gomillion was hired around two years ago to replace former longtime Administrator Hunter Walker. He was present at Monday’s county commission meeting. … read more

    • Suspect hits K9 during apprehension

    Posted on February 6, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Suspect hits K9 during apprehension

    Posted: Tuesday, February 06

    Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies on January 31 responded to a victim who reported being battered and strangled until unconscious by her live in boyfriend, George R. Roidl.  The victim attested that to get away from Roidl she ran to a neighbor’s house which is located across from her residence in the 1900 block of … read more

    • Okaloosa school resource officers track down loaded handgun on bus

    Posted on February 5, 2018 by Staff reports

  • Okaloosa school resource officers track down loaded handgun on bus

    Posted: Monday, February 05

    An investigation by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers led to the recovery of a loaded handgun hidden on an AMI Kids school bus in Fort Walton Beach this afternoon. A Snapchat video was sent to an SRO in Crestview depicting what appeared to be a student brandishing a firearm on a bus. An … read more