Aggressive COVID-19 Campaign Yields Highest-Ever October Revenues for Santa Rosa Tourism
Aggressive COVID-19 Campaign Yields Highest-Ever October Revenues for Santa Rosa Tourism
Santa Rosa County hit its highest mark ever for October tourism tax revenues – despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism leaders attribute the gains to a campaign aimed to capitalize on Navarre being a great getaway for remote learning and working. “This was a very aggressive and targeted campaign,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development … read more
Christmas Parades start this weekend
Christmas Parades start this weekend
Navarre Parade 1 pm, Sat. Dec 5 Small parade takes place on Presidio Street, starting at Navarre Library and ending at Centennial Bank Milton Christmas Parade 6 pm, Sat.., Dec. 5 Larger-sized parade, starting at Milton Community Center on Byrom Street, North to James Street, East on James Street to Stewart Street, South on Stewart … read more
Broxson named Chairman of Florida Senate Education Appropriations Committee
Broxson named Chairman of Florida Senate Education Appropriations Committee
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson on Thursday announced committee assignments, and Senator Doug Broxson of Gulf Breeze was tapped as chairman of education appropriations. Additionally, Broxson was also named to the Appropriations committee and other key appointments. Additionally, Broxson was also selected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Banking and Insurance Committee. He will … read more
12th Annual Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle to benefit Healing Paws for Warriors
12th Annual Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle to benefit Healing Paws for Warriors
Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors’ Grill is hosting the 12th Annual Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle, which will benefit Healing Paws for Warriors, a nonprofit organization on a mission to —Save a Veteran / Rescue a Dog. At 12:30 p.m., participants can show off their paddle skills in a stand-up paddle (SUP) board adventure course. At 1:30 … read more
Gulf Power Foundation contributes $41K to local organizations
Gulf Power Foundation contributes $41K to local organizations
Bald eagle feeding nestling photo by Romi White The Gulf Power Foundation has awarded more than $41,000 to local charitable or nonprofit organizations during the third quarter of 2020 to support communities throughout Northwest Florida. “Gulf Power’s mission has always been to support our communities where we live and work, and our quarterly grants through the Gulf Power Foundation help build strong and sustainable communities,” said … read more
Eglin’s first-ever multi-domain test exercise underway
Eglin’s first-ever multi-domain test exercise underway
Emerald Flag, Eglin’s first native multi-domain test exercise, begins here Dec. 1-5 on the Eglin test and training range. This inaugural event brings more than 25 agencies to participate. It is a collaborative multi-service effort focused on increasing the effectiveness of the joint domain warfighter. “The goal is to align DoD resources across the Florida … read more
Santa Rosa’s First Female County Commissioner Leaves Legacy
Santa Rosa’s First Female County Commissioner Leaves Legacy
Ira Mae Bruce passed away earlier this week but will be lovingly remembered as a trail blazer for Navarre and women. She was the first female Santa Rosa County Commissioner. “No one, man or woman, had more influence and the ability to get things done in the 80s than Ira Mae. I have fond memories … read more
Court upholds conviction and sentence in deadly Milton drive-by shooting
Court upholds conviction and sentence in deadly Milton drive-by shooting
State Attorney Bill Eddins announces that on November 30, 2020 the First District Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and sentence of Walter Ramone Ford for one count of Second Degree Murder with a Firearm, two (2) counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm; and one count of Discharging a Firearm within 1000 … read more
Additional $28 Million in Funding for Disaster Relief Employment for Eligible Floridians in Response to COVID-19
Additional $28 Million in Funding for Disaster Relief Employment for Eligible Floridians in Response to COVID-19
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been awarded an additional $28 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant in response to COVID-19. This federal Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and will provide disaster-relief employment in … read more
Colombian pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges involving Eglin Air Force Base
Colombian pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges involving Eglin Air Force Base
Gustavo Adolfo Pareja, 26, of Cali, Colombia, pled guilty today to conspiracy to import 50 kilograms of cocaine for distribution in the United States. Pareja was extradited by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida last month as a result of an extensive investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Lawrence Keefe, … read more
