Love’s Travel Stop, jobs coming to Santa Rosa County
Love’s Travel Stop, jobs coming to Santa Rosa County
Gunther Properties has facilitated the sale of 25.59 acres, a plot of land that will become the new home of a 12,000-square-foot Love’s Travel Stop at Interstate-10 and Garcon Point Road in Milton.Fred Gunther and Troy Stepherson of Gunther Properties listed one of the 7.74-acre parcels which sold for $579,900, and Fred Gunther assembled the additional … read more
Navarre High teacher arrested for sex with student in her classroom
Navarre High teacher arrested for sex with student in her classroom
Meghan Mary Rodriguez, 37, was booked June 11 into Santa Rosa County Jail. Sources say she resigned May 28 from her job as a teacher at Navarre High School. Rodriguez, who resides at 9880 Creet Circle in Navarre, is currently being held at the Santa Rosa County Jail on a second-degree felony charge of sexual … read more
New tropical wave forms
New tropical wave forms
The National Hurricane Center’s 8 p.m. EDT update indicated that a well-defined tropical wave is located about 425 miles east of the Windward Islands. The system is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Per NHC, although further development is not expected due to dry air and adverse upper-level winds, some areas of heavy rain and gusty … read more
Longtime Property Appraiser Greg Brown withdraws from race, endorses son
Longtime Property Appraiser Greg Brown withdraws from race, endorses son
Longtime Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown this afternoon withdrew his bid for re-election, citing health issues. He is endorsing his son, Gregory Brown II, for the office. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Santa Rosa County as your Property Appraiser for the past 20 years. As a … read more
Blues are go for Pensacola Beach airshow
Blues are go for Pensacola Beach airshow
After multiple meetings between the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) staff and air show performers, the staff proposes the SRIA continue planning the 2020 Pensacola Beach Air Show in July. The air show program this year is built around social distancing in observance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for the … read more
Navarre man sentenced for investment scheme
Navarre man sentenced for investment scheme
A 42-year-old Navarre, Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox and FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew J. DeSarno today. Ivan T. Navarro-Jusino pleaded guilty on Dec. 18, 2019, to three counts of wire fraud and was sentenced to … read more
Marcus Dillard receives 2020 Michael Ribodoux Hero Award
Marcus Dillard receives 2020 Michael Ribodoux Hero Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW FL on June 4 presented Big Brother Marcus Dillard with the 2020 Michael Robidoux Hero Award. BBBSNWFL created the annual award in 2019 to honor the legacy of late Big Brother Michael Robidoux, a devoted Big who was matched with his Little Brother Deontrez for over three years … read more
Florida Teens are Going to the Hospital with Serious Respiratory Issues and It’s Not COVID-19
Florida Teens are Going to the Hospital with Serious Respiratory Issues and It’s Not COVID-19
Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents and teens about an alarming new health scare. Reports are emerging of Florida teens being rushed to the hospital with COVID-19 like symptoms after using e-cigarette products—some having to be placed on ventilators. The patients test negative for the novel coronavirus, however they vape. Health experts are concerned … read more
Two rehabilitated sea turtles released
Two rehabilitated sea turtles released
The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E. Center on Tuesday successfully released two rehabilitated sea turtles. With sea turtle nesting season officially starting on May 1st, the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center team has been busy rehabilitating multiple sick or injured turtles. The immediate release of two of their patients was a joyous event for all. The first turtle to be … read more
Governor approves Santa Rosa’s plan to reopen more vacation rentals
Governor approves Santa Rosa’s plan to reopen more vacation rentals
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is working with local bed tax collectors to move forward with the county’s approved plan to expand vacation rentals. “We are pleased to announce that the revised plan was approved,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie White in an email to local bed tax collectors on … read more
