County tourism tax revenue exceeds $3M for first time
County tourism tax revenue exceeds $3M for first time
Santa Rosa County’s annual tourism tax revenues have topped $3 million for the first time ever. “We are extremely thrilled,” said Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie Morgan. The latest data doesn’t yet include collections from September — the end of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. But already collections have surpassed the previous record of … read more
Air Force “home” of C-130 testing becomes detachment
Air Force “home” of C-130 testing becomes detachment
A modified MC-130J lifts off from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for a test mission. The 96th Test Wing’s C-130 testing unit became a detachment Sept. 10. The new 96th Operations Group Detachment 1 is responsible for all C-130 acquisition developmental testing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.) The 413th Flight Test Squadron’s C-130 Combined … read more
Local nurse jailed for DUI and kicking officer in face
Local nurse jailed for DUI and kicking officer in face
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on September 30 pulled over a woman for traveling 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. A deputy in the arrest report noted he could “smell the odor of alcoholic beverage” coming from inside the vehicle and also noted the suspect’s face was “flushed red” and that she had … read more
$291 million approved for Gulf Coast water quality improvements
$291 million approved for Gulf Coast water quality improvements
Governor Rick Scott this afternoon announced that Florida’s State Expenditure Plan (SEP), which includes more than $291 million in projects to restore and protect Florida’s Gulf Coast, was approved by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. Included in the plan is the Santa Rosa Sound Water Quality Improvement program which aims to improve water quality … read more
New programs start today at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter
New programs start today at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter
Low cost spay/neuter program begins Oct. 1 Santa Rosa County Animal Services has received a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Florida Animal Friend spay/neuter license plate program for a low cost spay/neuter program for the pets of the citizens of Santa Rosa County. The guidelines are as follows: The program runs October 1 to September 30, … read more
Peanut butter donations for the hungry underway in Santa Rosa County
Peanut butter donations for the hungry underway in Santa Rosa County
Help feed the hungry in Santa Rosa County this fall by donating unopened jars of peanut butter during the annual Peanut Butter Challenge, coordinated by UF/IFAS Extension in Santa Rosa County through Nov. 21. “Last year we collected 1,162 pounds of peanut butter. This year we’re wanting to collect two tons, or 4,000 pounds,” … read more
Vandal plagues Holley construction site
Vandal plagues Holley construction site
UPDATE: The reward has been increased to $10,000 as of October 9 Graphic depicts the construction site where the vandalism has been occurring Cops were on scene this morning at a construction site in Holley where repeated acts of vandalism have taken place during recent weeks. Now the owner of the property is offering … read more
U.S. 98 safety improvement project to start October 8
U.S. 98 safety improvement project to start October 8
Construction activities will begin in October 2018 to improve safety on U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway) at the Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road intersections. The $847,000 project is expected to be completed in early 2019 and includes new turn lanes, improving drainage, and constructing new curb and gutter on U.S. 98 at the Constitution Drive and Navarre … read more
Beach volleyball gears back up!
Beach volleyball gears back up!
Training starts October 1 for a local beach volleyball program which had been interrupted during shorebird nesting season. “Off season beach training starts Monday,” said Judd Smith, a former professional volleyball player who runs Bulldog Beach Volleyball Program. Smith said the program will use a new volleyball complex he has been developing on property adjacent … read more
Damages could exceed $500K in utility repair
Damages could exceed $500K in utility repair
A 1.5-million pound concrete tank at a Holley-Navarre Water System wastewater treatment facility has floated out of the ground and is not repairable, according to HNWS General Manager Paul Gardner. Early estimates for replacement exceed $500,000. Gardner on Wednesday told South Santa Rosa News the tank, called a clarifier, is located at the HNWS facility on … read more
