Eglin AFB leader headed to Ohio
Eglin AFB leader headed to Ohio
Brig. Gen. Christopher P. Azzano, leader of the 96th aircraft test wing at Eglin Air Force Base will be heading to the Air Force Materiel Command headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Although a change of command ceremony hasn’t been scheduled, it’s expected that his successor will be named soon. Azzano has … read more
EDITORIAL – Liar, liar, pants on fire
EDITORIAL – Liar, liar, pants on fire
The childish, unprofessional behavior which took place at this week’s Santa Rosa County Commission committee meeting was absolutely shocking — and a disgrace upon the entire Navarre community. Judy Morehead, CEO of the Navarre Beach Chamber, repeatedly called seated Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson a “liar” during a heated exchange over whether or … read more
Navarre businessman starting safe house for human trafficking victims
Navarre businessman starting safe house for human trafficking victims
The stories are sickening and horrifying — young girls chained to beds in a warehouse, fed on the floor, forced to perform sex acts and denied bathroom facilities.
Gaetz pushing Navarre Pass and fee simple title on island
Gaetz pushing Navarre Pass and fee simple title on island
New U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz told Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday morning that he is sponsoring legislation to provide fee simple titles for Santa Rosa Island. It’s a move for islanders have requested for years and one which former Congressman Jeff Miller unsuccessfully attempted. However, previous legislation had been tied to a Department of the … read more
Outdoor concerts moving to island
Outdoor concerts moving to island
Free summer concerts are slated to continue in Navarre, but due to public safety concerns they will no longer take place at Navarre Park on U.S. 98. Instead the series will be moved to Navarre Beach — and different organizations will likely host the events in 2017 and 2018. The move ignited a heated discussion … read more
The Backbone of Health: Why choose Chiropractic care?
The Backbone of Health: Why choose Chiropractic care?
Why choose Chiropractic care? Well, how many of us as children were dropped on our heads, in a bike accident or fell out of a tree? How many of us sit at a desk all day at work or go home after work and sit in front of the TV all night? Do you sit … read more
$115K assistant admin contract on commission agenda
$115K assistant admin contract on commission agenda
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Monday will discuss a $115,000 contract to hire Dan Schebler as its first-ever Assistant County Administrator. Schebler is a retired deputy program director for the Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment in Washington, D.C. The county’s current County Administrator, Tony Gomillion, sought for the new position instead of replacing his … read more
Navarre Beach concert series planned for 2018
Navarre Beach concert series planned for 2018
STORY UPDATE – 2:45 p.m., Feb. 16: This afternoon the Santa Rosa County Commission’s Monday, Feb. 20 agenda was posted. It reveals the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday submitted an application seeking to use Navarre Beach Marine Park for a summer 2017 concert series. Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony … read more
New development underway in west Navarre
New development underway in west Navarre
Submitted rendition of Navarre Gardens’ 17,500-square-foot facility Last year South Santa Rosa News broke the news that a Walmart Neighborhood Market was coming to West Navarre, and that facility’s site is now under construction on north side of U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road. Additionally, just west of the new store and also on the … read more
WoodStoke Festival draws big crowd
WoodStoke Festival draws big crowd
Jason Stokes unloading the unique, wood-fired pottery during the festival The “WoodStoke Pottery and Kiln Festival” took place last Saturday, attracting a huge crowd to Holley Hill Pottery. The annual event, hosted by the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, was free and open to the public. Founders Marty and Brenda Stokes and their son, Jason, were … read more
