County tourism revenue reaches $3.9 M record-high mark
County tourism revenue reaches $3.9 M record-high mark
Santa Rosa County tourism revenues continue to climb, setting a new record of $3.9 million for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, which ended September 30. The new high surpasses last year’s revenues, which topped $3 million for the first time ever. “We have been very aggressive the last two years in our advertising and marketing efforts … read more
Tips to beat the cold snap, lower energy costs and stay warm
Tips to beat the cold snap, lower energy costs and stay warm
Weather plays the biggest role in the amount of energy customers use and how it impacts their power bill. Customers typically see their highest bills after the hottest and coldest months. With temperatures in Northwest Florida expected to drop into the 30s and even the 20s in some areas tonight, there are steps customers can … read more
County to discuss stop signs for Whispering Pines Boulevard
County to discuss stop signs for Whispering Pines Boulevard
The discussion for requests for multi-way stops on Whispering Pines Boulevard at the intersections with Pouder Lane and Parker Place Drive is on today’s Santa Rosa County Commission agenda. Some citizens had requested the signage as traffic-calming measures. Carmen Reynolds, who runs the Whispering Pines Concerned Citizens Facebook page, supports adding stop signs. In comments … read more
Commissioners to discuss proposed road resurfacing projects
Commissioners to discuss proposed road resurfacing projects
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their November 12 meeting are expected to discuss the following proposed road resurfacing projects. The approved 2019-2020 fiscal year budget includes $1,600,000 in the Road and Bridge budget for the resurfacing of Primary Roads within the county. The roadway segments listed below, per county staff, are deemed the most imperative … read more
Candidates pre-file for local 2020 elections
Candidates pre-file for local 2020 elections
Jerry Couey on November 7 pre-filed for the District 3 County Commission race. During the 2019 special election campaign, he was frequently spotted along busy local roadways, waving at passersby while standing beside his truck, which was adorned with a bright yellow “No new taxes” sign. Following the October 8 landslide defeat of the local … read more
New HH-60 helicopter arrives at Eglin
New HH-60 helicopter arrives at Eglin
The Air Force’s newest aircraft landed here Nov. 6 to begin developmental testing. The HH-60W Combat Rescue helicopter touched down at Duke Field, its new home with the 413th Flight Test Squadron. A second HH-60 delivery arrived the following day. The five-hour flight from the Sikorsky Developmental Flight Center went great, but was anything but … read more
Legion Riders accepting Christmas applications
Legion Riders accepting Christmas applications
Navarre American Legion Post 382 this December will again deliver Christmas toys and gifts to children in need during their 5th Annual Riding for the “Claus” event. Volunteers are currently accepting applications from under-privileged and special needs families. Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves, reindeer and others riders will be making rounds via motorcycle on December 8, … read more
Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night
Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night
A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open Tuesday night, November 12 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, located at 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in … read more
Commissioners pick nominees for zoning board replacements
Commissioners pick nominees for zoning board replacements
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their Tuesday, November 12 are expected to discussion the nomination of the following residents to serve on the zoning board. DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER SAM PARKER Adam Principe Derrick Sammons DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER BOB COLE Not yet annouced DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER DON SALTER Laurie McGaughey DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER DAVE PIECH Randall … read more
Man sprays pepper spray at deputies
Man sprays pepper spray at deputies
Santa Rosa County deputies on November 4 responded to 8257 Lucena Street in Navarre in reference to possible trespassing. Prior to arrival, dispatch advised the complainant was watching the property for her next door neighbor and believed a suspect may be trespassing since no one was allowed to be on the property. Upon arrival the … read more
