Broxson Outdoors weighs in on three-day Snapper season
Broxson Outdoors weighs in on three-day Snapper season
NOAA Fisheries on Tuesday announced that recreational fisherman will only be allowed to catch Red Snapper in federal waters for three days in 2017. The 2017 season will begin Thursday, June 1st and close Saturday, June 3rd. So, if you are like most people and work during the week, or if you have kids in school and can’t … read more
Broxson to speak about legislative session at Greater Navarre Chamber Breakfast
Broxson to speak about legislative session at Greater Navarre Chamber Breakfast
The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce today announced Florida Senator Doug Broxson will be guest speaker at the group’s June 9 monthly breakfast. Broxson plans to speak about local issues related to the current legislative session, such as Triumph Gulf Coast funding, an additional homestead exemption proposed for the 2018 ballot and Garcon Point Bridge. … read more
Thanking our military
Thanking our military
May is Military Appreciation Month. The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce and Navarre Area Board of Realtors teamed up April 27 to host a Military Appreciation Breakfast at Hurlburt Field Soundside Club. Special guests included Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Commander of U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Brig. Gen. Chris Azzano, departing commander of … read more
Refuge gets new home in Holley
Refuge gets new home in Holley
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is calling Santa Rosa County its new home thanks to a unanimous vote from the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Monday. The solid 5-0 vote allowed ECWR to rezone a 2.28-acre piece of property in Holley to allow them to relocate their rehabilitation center off of Okaloosa … read more
No charges in deadly stabbing
No charges in deadly stabbing
Prosecutors will not be pursuing charges in the deadly stabbing of a Navarre teen, which occurred last December after they concluded that the man who stabbed the teen was acting in self-defense. That news came from the State Attorney’s Office late last week after they officially ended their investigation into the stabbing death of 18-year-old … read more
SRSO yanks Live PD
SRSO yanks Live PD
It was short lived, but the hit television show “Live PD” pulled its camera crews out of Santa Rosa County and won’t be coming back to the area anytime soon. The show features live ride-alongs with law enforcement officers and producers recently taped several shows with deputies in Santa Rosa County and also taped segments … read more
County experiencing housing market boon
County experiencing housing market boon
The Homebuilders Association of West Florida recently commissioned a housing study conducted by Dr. Rick Harper, an economist with the University of West Florida. Harper on Monday reported his findings to Santa Rosa County commissioners. Harper described the housing market as “very healthy” and said 1,500 homes were needed per year to meet the demand … read more
FDOT looking for input on Hwy. 98 improvements
FDOT looking for input on Hwy. 98 improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has plans to hold a public hearing concerning proposed safety improvements to State Road 30 (U.S. Highway 98) from Villa Woods Circle to Ortega Park Drive. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church. Midway Baptist Church … read more
EPA event showcases facility’s mission and history
EPA event showcases facility’s mission and history
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted an annual open house for Earth Day at its Gulf Ecology Division, located on Sabine Island on Pensacola Beach last weekend. The facility conducts research and modeling to assess and forecast future risks from pollutants and other factors to develop tools and criteria to support resilient watersheds and water … read more
Give back on the Day of Service
Give back on the Day of Service
Chances are, if you look anywhere in Santa Rosa County, you’ll find a person or an organization that is in need of something. And every year, SAFER Santa Rosa steps up to the plate to help with those needs. On May 6, SAFER Santa Rosa, in partnership with Santa Rosa County, is planning their annual … read more
