City, county offices to close on Good Friday
City, county offices to close on Good Friday
The following City of Gulf Breeze and Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Friday, April 14, in observance of Good Friday. Regular hours of operation resume Monday, April 17. – Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system and animal shelter. The library system will also be closed on Saturday. – Santa … read more
Obituaries – April 14, 2017
Obituaries – April 14, 2017
Verina “Lynn” Glossop 1965 – 2017 Verina “Lynn” Glossop, 51, of Bennettsville, S.C. passed away on March 18, 2017 with her loved ones by her side at the University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. after a brief illness. Lynn was born on September 18, 1965 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. to Javannah Gunn … read more
Santa Rosa Rookies of the Year announced
Santa Rosa Rookies of the Year announced
Oriole Beach Elementary School named fifth grade teacher Jordan West (pictured above) as the school’s Rookie of the Year last week. Congratulations Jordan! The Santa Rosa Education Foundation invited every school in the Santa Rosa School District to nominate one teacher for the Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year award, and the results were announced … read more
NABOR golf tournament a success
NABOR golf tournament a success
The 2017 Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) Community Golf Tournament, which was held this past weekend was a huge success thanks to its numerous attendees and sponsors. Congratulations to this year’s winners: – 1st Place: Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson’s Team – 2nd Place: The Beach Community Mortgage Team – 3rd Place: Clayton Wells’ Team – Most … read more
Local cops on national TV
Local cops on national TV
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies recently teamed up with camera crews from the hit A & E Network show “Live PD”. The show is in its first season, and follows law enforcement officers in different parts of the country around in a live setting. The show’s filming of Santa Rosa County deputies made its debut … read more
How safe is your neighborhood?
How safe is your neighborhood?
Ever see Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies in your neighborhood with their lights and sirens on and wonder what happened or have ever wondered how much crime occurs in your neighborhood? Well the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has a new website that helps alert citizens to crimes such as car burglaries and thefts. Thanks … read more
Are we prepared for the sea level to rise?
Are we prepared for the sea level to rise?
As I sit here in my nice dry home, listening to the rain pound on the metal roof above me, the site before my eyes makes me wonder if south Santa Rosa County is even close to being prepared for the rising oceans, or if we even have a plan? Or do we assume that … read more
Man dies in Hwy. 98 motorcycle accident
Man dies in Hwy. 98 motorcycle accident
A 22-year-old Niceville man was killed Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 98 in Navarre after he lost control of his motorcycle and rear ended a vehicle near Fontainebleau Court. According to the Florida Highway Patrol incident report, Jeremy Ross was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Hwy. 98 and lost control of his bike. After … read more
FPSC approves new Gulf Power customer rates following collaborative settlement
FPSC approves new Gulf Power customer rates following collaborative settlement
The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved a settlement agreement developed by Gulf Power and the Office of Public Counsel and other interested parties regarding the energy provider’s petition to increase base rates. Also signing and supporting the settlement agreement is Florida Industrial Power Users Group and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE). The … read more
Tax breaks you can only claim as a homeowner
Tax breaks you can only claim as a homeowner
There are many benefits associated with homeownership. The American Dream offers financial gain and stability and many social benefits. A real estate agent will tell you that one of the biggest benefits associated with homeownership can be found when filing your taxes, and depending on your situation, there may be thousands of dollars coming back … read more
