County urges safety for Independence Day activities
County urges safety for Independence Day activities
Santa Rosa County urges residents to use caution and common sense when celebrating Independence Day. On a typical Fourth of July, fireworks account for two out of five of all reported fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. And it’s not just fire that’s a concern, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that during last year’s festivities, … read more
Santa Rosa Schools earn an “A” for 2018
Santa Rosa Schools earn an “A” for 2018
Governor Rick Scott this afternoon announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for 2018, and Santa Rosa County Schools earned an “A” for the second consecutive year. DOE data shows that Santa Rosa County School District since 2010 has received an “A” for every year except 2016. South Santa Rosa Schools … read more
Sheriff Johnson celebrates 25 years with agency
Sheriff Johnson celebrates 25 years with agency
Florida Senator Doug Broxson, left, presented Sheriff Bob Johnson with a pin marking the occasion Sheriff Bob Johnson started working for Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 and since then has risen up through the ranks to become the county’s top cop. Johnson was elected Sheriff in 2016, and celebrated his 25th Anniversary with … read more
Last-minute candidates file for state races
Last-minute candidates file for state races
Republican Florida House District 3 Incumbent Jayer Williamson was not facing opposition for his seat until two candidates last week entered the race just ahead of the June 22 deadline for qualifying. Ultimately, Democratic candidate Kenneth Bansah of Milton did not qualify, and although NPA candidate Bobbi Sue Osborne of Jay was unable to get … read more
1st SOW welcomes new commander
1st SOW welcomes new commander
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick Hundreds of Air Commandos welcomed a new commander to the 1st Special Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony, June 22. Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presided over the ceremony which introduced Col. Mike Conley as the new … read more
Greater Navarre Chamber announces Oct. 13 festival headliner
Greater Navarre Chamber announces Oct. 13 festival headliner
The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce this afternoon announced that Confederate Railroad will be the headliner for the Inaugural Navarre Beach Bash, which is scheduled for October 13. Popular songs by the group include “Queen of Memphis” and “Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind.” The Greater Navarre Chamber has partnered with Broussard’s Bayou Grill … read more
Vote-by-mail available to registered voters
Vote-by-mail available to registered voters
Any registered and qualified voter in Santa Rosa County may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot. Requests can be made for a single election or for all elections through the next two general elections. A vote-by-mail ballot can be requested the following ways: On the supervisor of elections website By calling (850) 983-1900 Email Supervisor of … read more
Okaloosa commission addresses Crab Island floating structures
Okaloosa commission addresses Crab Island floating structures
This floating structure was anchored in a mooring field in Navarre earlier this year before it was relocated to Crab Island in Destin The Okaloosa County Commission on July 17 will host a public hearing to address issues related to floating structures at Crab Island in Destin. The proposed ordinance states there is a “continuing … read more
Uber driver’s death under investigation
Uber driver’s death under investigation
UPDATE: The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a former taxi cab operator with an open count of murder in connection with the June 24th shooting death of an Uber driver on Okaloosa Island. 35-year-old Timothy Layne Anderson of Bayou Drive in Destin was arrested Tuesday night after being linked to the killing of 29-year-old … read more
County tourist development office to explore movable rip current warning signage
County tourist development office to explore movable rip current warning signage
Santa Rosa County tourism officials are exploring the purchase of movable signs which would alert swimmers to the presence of rip currents. Julie Morgan, director of the county’s tourist development office, said she will be looking into purchasing the signage, which county lifeguards could utilize. The National Weather Service this week has issued moderate rip … read more
