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
Dewey Destin’s restaurant opens in Navarre
Dewey Destin’s restaurant opens in Navarre
Rebecca Destin, left, pictured with her son, Parker and daughter, Cameron Destin-Ayres (photo by Romi White) Dewey Destin’s Seafood Restaurant has officially opened its Navarre location, and members of the Destin family were on hand for the historic event. Parker Destin is operating the business. He’s the great-great grandson of Leonard Destin — namesake of … read more
Gulf Breeze teen auditions for American Idol
Gulf Breeze teen auditions for American Idol
Gulf Breeze High School student Zena Carpenter was recently filmed for next season’s American Idol. The filming took place in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. “The location was so beautiful, they had us on a gorgeous lake that was blinding when the sun went down,” Carpenter told South Santa Rosa News. “I was given the honor to … read more
Tropical wave meets unfavorable conditions for development
Tropical wave meets unfavorable conditions for development
The National Hurricane Center reports that a tropical wave near the Leeward Islands will meet with unfavorable conditions for further development. “Disorganized showers and a few thunderstorms extending from the Leeward Islands to Puerto Rico are associated with a tropical wave interacting with an upper-level low,” stated Forecaster Michael Brennan in the NHC’s 1 p.m. … read more
Outdoor ethics event planned for Saturday
Outdoor ethics event planned for Saturday
Gulf Islands National Seashore will welcome Subaru / Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers and Ocean Hour for a special day of learning about outdoor ethics and citizen science. The event will take place on Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Pickens Discovery Center. The family friendly event will include … read more
Data breach at Santa Rosa County Health Department
Data breach at Santa Rosa County Health Department
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa is issuing a federally required breach notice to patients of its clinics located in District 1, which includes Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. The department completed an investigation and found that an unauthorized user compromised a Children’s Medical Services employee’s Microsoft Outlook 365 account between October … read more
Free Veteran’s Day admission to Gulf Island’s National Seashore/Fort Pickens
Free Veteran’s Day admission to Gulf Island’s National Seashore/Fort Pickens
Gulf Islands National Seashore areas will offer fee free entry on Sunday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day. National Parks throughout the country annually waive entrance fees on Veteran’s Day in gratitude for the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the armed forces. Perdido Key, Fort Barrancas, and Okaloosa Areas will … read more
Lindsay wins historic election
Lindsay wins historic election
Milton attorney Allen “Butch” Lindsay pictured with his daughter, Heather Lindsay, who on Tuesday was elected as the first female mayor of the City of Milton, a municipality their Lindsay & Lindsay law firm had represented for decades prior to her candidacy The City of Milton on Tuesday elected its first female mayor, Heather Lindsay, … read more
Chamber women’s group to host Holiday Marketing Roundtable
Chamber women’s group to host Holiday Marketing Roundtable
The Greater Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s women’s group is hosting a roundtable discussion on holiday marketing during their November 15 monthly luncheon. Romi White, publisher of South Santa Rosa News, will lead the discussion, which will include innovative, fun and cost-effective ideas for promoting holiday products and services using social media and other … read more
Local leaders invited on AFSOC tour of Air Force Space Command
Local leaders invited on AFSOC tour of Air Force Space Command
Key military and local leaders, including representatives from the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce and Navarre Board of Realtors, on Monday traveled to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado for an Air Force Special Operations Command Civic Tour. “So very honored to be invited to attend AFSOC’s first civic leader tour in five … read more
