More phone scam activity reported in Navarre
More phone scam activity reported in Navarre
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office continually battles phone scams, and there have been recently reports of phone scam activity in the Navarre area. “It never stops,” said Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy. “We see this very, very often. It’s cyclical,” he said. Per Aloy, a common tactic is for scammers … read more
Utility to consider rate decrease
Utility to consider rate decrease
Pictured left to right during Tuesday’s meeting are Ricki DeSantis, President James Calkins, Daryl Lynchard, HNWS General Manager Paul Gardner, Vice President Will Goulet and Mark Miller. Not pictured is Doug Larson, who was named Secretary/Treasurer, a board-appointed position. Following massive changes brought about during the January 16 Holley-Navarre Water System annual elections, the newly … read more
Government closures and safety information related to expected winter weather
Government closures and safety information related to expected winter weather
Dangerous and icy road conditions expected on Wednesday, and the Florida Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that possible freezing rain and sleet or snow will be in our area for the next thirty-six hours. FHP will have extra troopers on duty to monitor roadways and bridges. Due to the possibility of sleet or … read more
Santa Rosa Emergency Management issues cautions ahead of potential snowfall
Santa Rosa Emergency Management issues cautions ahead of potential snowfall
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management wants you to be prepared for tonight’s bitterly cold weather. The US National Weather Service in Mobile issued a winter weather advisory, warning temperatures will plummet behind a potent cold front Tuesday afternoon and some wintry precipitation will be possible along with dangerously low wind chill values. Below is a … read more
New wastewater treatment facility online
New wastewater treatment facility online
A new $1 million wastewater treatment facility went online in October 2017 at a roughly 38-acre parcel located just north of U.S. 98 west of Williams Creek Drive. The new facility increased Holley-Navarre Water System’s discharge capacity by an additional 500,000 gallons per day, although the facility is currently only discharging up to 250,000 gallons … read more
Navarre man faces 10 years in prison for domestic battery
Navarre man faces 10 years in prison for domestic battery
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that on Friday, January 14, 2018, a Santa Rosa County Jury found Wyatt Allen Hardwicke, 20 years of age, guilty of Domestic Battery by Strangulation, Tampering with a Victim, and Battery. On April 9, 2017, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of Sunrise Drive and … read more
Tax collector cuts online and mail fee
Tax collector cuts online and mail fee
Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Stan Nichols announced Tuesday that he has removed the “mail fee” previously charged for online or mailed in transactions — most notably for tag renewal. Before Nichols eliminated the fees, the cost was $.75 per decal or $3.40 for a new plate. “We have removed the fees previously charged for … read more
No current plans to close schools due to winter weather
No current plans to close schools due to winter weather
Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick has announced that there are currently no plans to close Santa Rosa County District Schools due to predicted winter weather forecasts for Tuesday and Wednesday. “We are closely monitoring the cold weather scheduled in our area beginning Tuesday. The safety of our students and employees is always … read more
Light snow possible Tuesday night
Light snow possible Tuesday night
BREAKING NEWS from the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama The next surge of very cold air is expected to move across southeast Mississippi, southwest and south central Alabama and the northwest Florida Panhandle Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. A zone of increased moisture and lift associated with an approaching upper level system will also … read more
FWC: Stash that trash, Scare that bear!
FWC: Stash that trash, Scare that bear!
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials at the January 10 Navarre Area Board of Realtors monthly luncheon presented helpful, proven ways to mitigate human-bear conflict. To start off the presentation, FWC Biologist Jordan Green gave an overview of Florida’s rising bear population. According to Green, Florida’s black bear population had dropped to around 300 … read more
