Multiple arrests related to contraband at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Multiple arrests related to contraband at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections and Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday announced the arrest of five people, including former and current female corrections officers at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, related to the smuggling of contraband. Former Corrections Officer Caitlyn Handley, Current Corrections Officers Olivia Braswell and Mia Martinez-Welch, former trainee Leslie Penrod and … read more
Cops seeks person of interest in FWB homicide
Cops seeks person of interest in FWB homicide
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in the apparent beating death of a Fort Walton Beach area woman. The body of 47-year old Michele Lemmo was discovered by her roommate inside their residence at 510 Union Street, Lot 7, around 7 p.m. Sunday. The OCSO is working to locate … read more
Thanksgiving “exceptionally dangerous” time for house fires
Thanksgiving “exceptionally dangerous” time for house fires
Thanksgiving is a day set aside for expressing gratitude, sharing with others and spending time with loved ones. However, Thanksgiving is also an exceptionally dangerous time of the year for house fires. According to U.S. Fire Administration, for each year from 2014 to 2016, an estimated 2,400 residential building fires were reported to fire departments in the … read more
FDOT seeks public input on 5-year plan
FDOT seeks public input on 5-year plan
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three will host an online public hearing for the department’s tentative five year work program from 9 a.m. CST, Monday, Dec. 3 through 9 a.m. CST Monday, Dec. 10. Plans, maps, and other information will be available atwww.nwflroads.com/d3workprogram. The hearing will be held to present and receive input on … read more
Williamson officially hired as new CEO of Holley-Navarre Water System
Williamson officially hired as new CEO of Holley-Navarre Water System
Holley Navarre Water System’s Board of Directors this morning confirmed it has officially hired Rob Williamson, former District 4 Santa Rosa County Commissioner and long-time area business owner, to serve as the utility’s Chief Executive Officer, beginning December 1. Williamson will fill a newly created position, overseeing all operations of the Holley Navarre Water System, … read more
Milton Quality Bakery Named Sweetest Bakery In Florida
Milton Quality Bakery Named Sweetest Bakery In Florida
Bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods recently announced the winners of its annual Sweetest Bakery in America contest and local favorite Milton Quality Bakery took top honors for Florida. Milton Quality Bakery is a fourth generation family-owned bakery that has been serving Milton, Fla. and surrounding communities for more than 50 years. Frances … read more
Clerk over six years returns more than $2M in unspent revenues to county
Clerk over six years returns more than $2M in unspent revenues to county
For fiscal year 2017/18, the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court and Comptroller returned unspent revenues of $576,727.37 to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners. This makes the sixth consecutive year since taking office, the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Donald C. Spencer has returned unspent revenues to … read more
Manual recount today in Santa Rosa — mismatched signature deadline extended thru Saturday
Manual recount today in Santa Rosa — mismatched signature deadline extended thru Saturday
The Santa Rosa County Canvassing Board will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 to conduct a manual recount for the races of U.S. Senate and Commissioner of Agriculture. This meeting will supersede the meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. for the 10-day overseas ballots. The 10-day overseas and official results certification meeting will be … read more
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office wins prestigious award for innovation and service
Property Appraiser Greg Brown’s office wins prestigious award for innovation and service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) is pleased to announce that the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser’s Office in Milton, Fla., is the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award. The office is led by Property Appraiser Greg Brown, Certified Florida Appraiser, who has been a member of IAAO … read more
Williamson to be offered $100K contract to replace retiring utility director
Williamson to be offered $100K contract to replace retiring utility director
Outgoing Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson on Friday is expected to be offered an expected $100,000 contract for a newly created position to lead Holley-Navarre Water System — a move opposed by one of the utility’s current directors. Currently the contract is being drafted, according to sources associated with the utility, who … read more
