Utility crews repair raw sewage spill
Utility crews repair raw sewage spill
UPDATE: The following press release was distributed by Holley-Navarre Water System “On Wednesday October 12th at approximately 2:30 pm, local time, Holley Navarre Water System staff discovered a break in the wastewater main that crosses under the culvert at William’s Creek and US Highway 98 in Navarre. The leaking pipe was taken out of service immediately … read more
Registration books closing Tuesday for 2016 General Election
Registration books closing Tuesday for 2016 General Election
Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane reminds voters that registration books will close on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. That will be the last day to register to vote for the General Election to be held on November 8. Florida law mandates registration books close 29 days before an election. New … read more
Commission to discuss moving wastewater treatment plant off island
Commission to discuss moving wastewater treatment plant off island
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this week will discuss the potential transfer of wastewater treatment and utility services from its county-owned Navarre Beach Utilities to Holley-Navarre Water System. Presently the NBU facility located on Santa Rosa Island discharges up to 600,000 gallons of treated effluent into Santa Rosa Sound per day during peak usage periods. “The county’s ultimate goal is to remove … read more
TDC streamlines schedule
TDC streamlines schedule
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, an advisory board which includes stakeholders in the tourism industry who make recommendations for the use of county bed tax funds to county commissioners, has restructured its committees and meeting schedule. Previously the council had subcommittees in the south end and north end of the county which met … read more
NABOR declares 2017 leadership slate
NABOR declares 2017 leadership slate
They say great leaders are born…and this past week a new crop answered their calling when they were successfully selected as the Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) 2017 governing body. NABOR has long since enjoyed the respect of its members, local government and the community at large. So far this year, they’ve donated $40,000 … read more
Charting a new course for Navarre
Charting a new course for Navarre
Photo credit Amie Williamson District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson doesn’t shy away from addressing tough, controversial issues. He’s aimed at making progress, and people are paying attention. On Tuesday, Williamson hosted a public meeting on the “Heart of Navarre” Tourism Corridor, and an overflow crowd of about 75 people packed the Navarre Visitor Information … read more
Hiring event Friday at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Hiring event Friday at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. WHAT: The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking qualified individuals to join our agency. If possible, please bring the following: driver’s license, legible copy of birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma, GED or college transcripts and any … read more
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation expenditures
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation expenditures
More documents will be posted soon. Story will be posted Friday.
Hurricane Hunter flight planned this afternoon for Invest 97L
Hurricane Hunter flight planned this afternoon for Invest 97L
Graphic: www.wunderground.com Although Invest 97L has a 90 percent change of further development into Tropical Depression Matthew by this weekend, models suggest the storm will take a sharp northern turn after entering the Southeast Caribbean. Currently sustained winds are 35 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 1 a.m., C.D.T the storm was located … read more
EDITORIAL: Let’s be honest
EDITORIAL: Let’s be honest
When I worked as a spokesperson for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners in 2006-2007, I learned a lot. In fact, I came to know so much about the inner workings of our local government that it transformed me into a watchdog. Toward the end of the 2006 fiscal year I was handed … read more
