Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Commission updated on $12 million infrastructure projects
Santa Rosa County Grants Director Sheila Fitzgerald on Monday provided county commissioners with an update on grant-funded infrastructure projects totaling more than $12 million. Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which funds 75 percent of projects, there are five open grants focused on stormwater drainage improvements, including three projects in south Santa Rosa. “We expect … read more
Money as debt
Money as debt
As the Central Bank of the United States, The Federal Reserve is no more federal than Federal Express. It took me awhile to digest that. Could a government agency actually be working against it’s own people? Let’s explore that for a bit, shall we? The Federal Reserve System, was created in 1913. It buys our … read more
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Santa Rosa County Commissioners next week are expected to approve a list of ten citizens chosen to represent Santa Rosa County taxpayers on an advisory panel created to help county commissioners decide how to best expend revenues generated by the half-cent local option sales tax for infrastructure voters approved in November. The tax is to … read more
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
PHOTO: “Mama Shirley” pictured with Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Alexander, one of her many adopted sons. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson has taken the first procedural step toward adding the late Shirley Lee Brown’s name to the portion of U.S. 98 previously designated the Warren E. “Charlie” Brown Memorial Highway … read more
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
To say Shirley Brown was a special person would be an understatement. The community is reacting with great sadness to the loss of this kind-hearted woman who became the ambassador for the community, always greeting people with a bright smile and warm hug. Elected officials such as Wendell Hall and Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz called her … read more
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Members of the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation are hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17 to hear presentations from local governments and citizens. Senator Doug Broxson’s office sent out a press release Dec. 20 announcing the hearing, “Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on proposals … read more
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Photos courtesy Jon Becker Team True Blue, a local sharkfishing group, has done it again. Yesterday Joe Rupiper Jr, a snowbird who stays at Summerwind Condos, reeled in a 10-foot Mako off Navarre Beach. Rupiper had guidance from land-based shark world record holder Earnie Polk, who leads the team of fishermen.
Stabbing update
Stabbing update
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirms one person died as a result of a stabbing incident which occurred when a fight ensued during a “large gathering” of people last night just west of Navarre in the vicinity of Bergren Road and U.S. 98. A second victim was transported to an area hospital. SRSO Spokesman Sgt. … read more
Angels among us
Angels among us
For about ten years the Holley-Navarre Fire Department has supported the Families First program by collecting Angel Tree donations. “It’s a way of helping, giving back,” said HNFD Chief Ron Norton, who said there were 80 angels on the department tree this year. When Navarre businessman Will Goulet of Navarre Auto Repair discovered yesterday there … read more
Gulf Breeze Parade gets grand treatment
Gulf Breeze Parade gets grand treatment
An estimated 3,000 people flocked to Gulf Breeze Proper last Saturday to get just a touch of holiday spirit thanks to the Gulf Breeze Holiday Parade. The theme of this year’s parade was “Merry Masquerade,” a theme selected by the Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation Middle School After School Program. Recently retired Gulf Breeze Police … read more
