Injured deputy retires
Injured deputy retires
August 19 was the last day on the job for a 10-year veteran of Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office who was injured last year in the line of duty. Deputy Matt Ray’s life changed April 9, 2015 when he was ambushed by an assailant with a sword after responding to a disturbance on Quail Roost Drive … read more
County agrees to grant City of GB Conditional Use Permit
County agrees to grant City of GB Conditional Use Permit
The City of Gulf Breeze will save themselves a little over $22 million thanks to a decision made by Santa Rosa County Commissioners last Thursday. Shortly after South Santa Rosa News went to press last Thursday, county commissioners OK’d granting the city a Conditional Use Permit to expand their wastewater treatment plant on Tiger Point … read more
One last goodbye
One last goodbye
The area lost a beloved World War II hero last week who was credited with helping form the local Pearl Harbor survivor’s chapter. Former Navy Signalman striker Myron Jay Carraway, 94, passed away August 11. Carraway, who had been a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre in recent years during his residency at … read more
How to save over $1,000 a year on Medicare prescription copays
How to save over $1,000 a year on Medicare prescription copays
Medicare prescription copays, premiums, and deductibles can be very expensive, and they can really sting if you are on a fixed income. Choosing the correct Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or Medicare Part D Plan, is the key to saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars that you could be spending somewhere other than the drug … read more
DOH: West Nile Virus confirmed in SRC
DOH: West Nile Virus confirmed in SRC
The Santa Rosa County Department of Health issued an advisory (today) Friday urging residents to take extra precaution in protecting themselves from mosquitoes. The warning came after an increase of mosquito-borne illnesses were confirmed within the county by DOH. “A human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed and there is a heightened concern additional residents will become … read more
Dog pulled from hot car
Dog pulled from hot car
Navarre Beach firefighters and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies were credited with helping save a Cocker Spaniel who was locked inside a vehicle parked at the Navarre Beach Pier Sunday with the windows rolled up while temperatures outside reached into the 90s. The dog was found inside of the car at around 1:30 p.m. in … read more
Dunkin’ Donuts now open
Dunkin’ Donuts now open
Locals rejoice! The Dunkin’ Donuts in the City of Gulf Breeze is now open! South Santa Rosa News was notified by Dunkin’ Donuts representative Shelly Kriviski that the location was set to open this coming weekend. However, the sweet shop, located across from the Exxon Gas Station in Gulf Breeze Proper, ended up opening a week early. The … read more
Gov. Scott visits Gulf Breeze
Gov. Scott visits Gulf Breeze
“This state is on a roll.” Those words came from Florida’s 45th Governor Rick Scott who his first official appearance in Santa Rosa County Wednesday morning at one of the area’s fastest growing companies. Scott joined a handful of other politicians and local officials at AppRiver in Gulf Breeze Proper to promote the area’s growth … read more
Is no one standing up for water quality?
Is no one standing up for water quality?
Some people will do anything to win. Even cheat right out in front of everyone, knowing that they will be exposed. That’s what happened last week, right here in Florida. Brazen, unapologetic manipulation and cheating to serve the needs of a handful of politically powerful people. We could likely all point our finger at several … read more
Things are looking up on Navarre Beach
Things are looking up on Navarre Beach
There are a lot of things shaping the look and feel of Navarre Beach recently including a number of improvements and the grand opening of a new sea turtle facility. – Turtle Center formally opens – The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center will have its grand opening Tuesday, August 9 at 9 a.m. at 8740 … read more
