Brigadier General Holt to speak about North Korea
Brigadier General Holt to speak about North Korea
Brigadier General William G. “Bill” Holt II will be the featured speaker at the Greater Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s November 20 Military Affairs Council luncheon. Holt will present a brief on North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un. Holt is Special Assistant to the Commander, Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), … read more
County offers free tire disposal
County offers free tire disposal
The Santa Rosa County Central Landfill, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will hold waste tire amnesty day on Sat., Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton. A maximum of eight tires per Santa Rosa County resident will be accepted free of charge with a photo … read more
Celebrate Veteran’s Day in Santa Rosa County
Celebrate Veteran’s Day in Santa Rosa County
Two Veterans Day events in Santa Rosa County will be attended by members of the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, November 12. Activities are as follows: Veterans Memorial Plaza, Milton 9:15 a.m. – All parade attendees assemble at Milton High School for parade 9:30 a.m. – Parade travels down Highway 87 to Berryhill then to Willing ending … read more
More than 1,400 sign petition to keep Butterfly House in Navarre Park
More than 1,400 sign petition to keep Butterfly House in Navarre Park
Patrons waiting in line at the Panhandle Butterfly House located in Navarre Park (South Santa Rosa News file photo) Volunteers with Panhandle Butterfly House are concerned about the future of the facility after the County Administrator recommended commissioners approve its relocation to a site owned by a third party. Over the past three days more … read more
Several Tyndall AFB squadrons relocated to Eglin AFB
Several Tyndall AFB squadrons relocated to Eglin AFB
An F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter, top, from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and an F-22A Raptor from the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., soar over the Emerald Coast on Sept. 19, 2012.(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock) The U.S. Air Force today … read more
Two restaurants and truck stop planned for Hwy 87 S at Interstate-10
Two restaurants and truck stop planned for Hwy 87 S at Interstate-10
A 13.69-acre parcel of land adjacent to Interstate 10 on Hwy. 87 S is being eyed for development of restaurants and a truck stop. The site plan for the development depicts a truck stop with fuel canopies, retention pond and two free-standing restaurants with drive-thru capabilities. A Nevada developer, Evolve Development Management and Construction, submitted … read more
Gulf Breeze Police searching for stolen motorcycle
Gulf Breeze Police searching for stolen motorcycle
The City of Gulf Breeze Police Department is asking citizens to be on the lookout for the motorcycle shown in the photo above. According to cops, the motorcycle was stolen October 29 from Sailwinds Condominiums in Gulf Breeze. To report related information, contact Sgt. Steff Neff at 850-934-5124 or contact Crime Stoppers at 850-437-STOP.
Fraternal Order of Police endorses Heather Lindsay in heated race for Mayor of Milton
Fraternal Order of Police endorses Heather Lindsay in heated race for Mayor of Milton
Fraternal Order of Police State Trustee Officer Jamey Kahalley, Mayoral Candidate Heather Lindsay and Officer Anna Jones, treasurer, FOP Lodge 123 Following a tumultuous year for the City of Milton, a law enforcement organization has stepped in to endorse candidate Heather Lindsay for Mayor. The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police during an October 31 … read more
Families being accepted for 4th Annual Riding for Clause
Families being accepted for 4th Annual Riding for Clause
The American Legion Riders Post 382 in Navarre will host their 4th Annual “Riding for the Clause” events during the 2018 Christmas season, and the group is inviting requests from families in need of holiday assistance ahead of the festivities. “We deliver presents to those that are less fortunate and special needs families within the … read more
Tornado watch issued for Santa Rosa County
Tornado watch issued for Santa Rosa County
Ahead of a strong line of storms expected to move through our area today, the U.S. National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama has issued several local weather alerts, including a tornado watch effective until 1 p.m. High rip current and surf advisories have also been issued. The NWS’s November 1 hazardous weather outlook stated numerous … read more
