DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024

DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024
South Santa Rosa News file photo Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, during a press conference yesterday in Destin, announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major … read more
Money Available to Help Local Businesses with Curb Appear

Money Available to Help Local Businesses with Curb Appear
Santa Rosa County today announced the re-launch of the StRIVE (Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise) Grant Program, an innovative initiative designed to support the enhancement and economic growth of local commercial properties by helping businesses and property owners improve their overall curb appeal. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker expressed enthusiasm about the program’s … read more
Pro-incorporation group claims Commissioner will put Incorporation vote on May 6 Commission agenda

Pro-incorporation group claims Commissioner will put Incorporation vote on May 6 Commission agenda
Navarre residents who do not want incorporation were caught off guard this morning after a local pro-incorporation group announced that District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington plans to add an item on the May 6 Commission meeting agenda to discuss placing a non-binding incorporation referendum. called a straw poll, on the November 5 General Election ballot. … read more
RV Park Planned for 87 N north of Milton

RV Park Planned for 87 N north of Milton
A 54-lot RV park is planned for 78 acres on Hwy. 87 N in the Allentown community. Records show other proposed amenities include a pool with poolhouse, meeting facility, shower house, BBQ paviions, tiki hut, playground, office, gym and recreation areas. Additonally, eight waterfront cabins are planned around the perimeter of a natural pond. The … read more
TC’s Front Porch Developer to sell portion of Navarre Town Center Property

TC’s Front Porch Developer to sell portion of Navarre Town Center Property
MLS photo of property Developer Bob Benaquis in January withdrew a controversial zoning request which would be required to bring his planned Navarre Town Center development to fruition. Now he’s listed for sale two of those parcels on U.S. 98, totaling 1.24 acres, and the $1.86 million listing states more acreage is available. The two … read more
PRESCRIBED BURNS PLANNED ALONG U.S. 98 IN GULF BREEZE

PRESCRIBED BURNS PLANNED ALONG U.S. 98 IN GULF BREEZE
http://www.hayesmotorsports.com Gulf Islands National Seashore plans to conduct a prescribed burn within the Naval Live Oaks Area near Gulf Breeze, Florida, on April 26. The planned burns are scheduled to take place around 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. but will only occur if specific conditions are met. The park will review the conditions on the morning of each … read more
Hayes Ranch not under consideration for Phase II of Pea Ridge Connector Road

Hayes Ranch not under consideration for Phase II of Pea Ridge Connector Road
The route for the proposed extension of the Pea Ridge Connector to connect to Berryhill Road remains undetermined. Santa Rosa County officials today cleared up confusion and misinformation spread via social media about the proposed future extension of the Pea Ridge Connector, which currently provides a north-south connection from U.S. 90 in Pea Ridge to … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER – Another REC Member Escorted Out by Police

SANTA ROSA INSIDER – Another REC Member Escorted Out by Police
During the Milton City Council’s April 10 meeting, Pam Mitchell, a member of the local Republican Executive Committee, a group which has been run amok by community agitators, had to be escorted out by police after she failed to speak during public forum then repeatedly attempted to disrupt council discussion (REC Member escorted from council … read more
Serial Thief Strikes Again

Serial Thief Strikes Again
Myrick “Brock” Hamilton is back in jail. He was booked April 21 for three charges after Tractor Supply Company in Navarre called police to report a retail theft in progress. Hamilton’s arrest report stated he entered the store and took a generator valued at $588.49 through the outside sales area of the store and threw … read more
Senator Broxson Honored for Bridging Past and Future

Senator Broxson Honored for Bridging Past and Future
Local leaders gathered Monday to recognition Senator Doug Broxson. Pictured left to right: Pensacola State College President Dr. Ed Meadows, Florida House District 1 Representative Michelle Salzman, District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington, Commission Chairman Sam Parker, Senator Doug Broxson, Commission Vice-Chairman James Calkins, District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright, Santa Rosa … read more