New bus stop in highway construction zone scares family
New bus stop in highway construction zone scares family
A family which resides in the Holley community is frightened after receiving news that a Santa Rosa County School bus stop in their driveway is being moved to a “stop sign” at a nearby a construction zone on a busy four-lane highway. Donna and Joey Tolbert live on a 1.2-acre parcel on Hwy. 87 S, where … read more
Courthouse tax fails; Infrastructure tax approved
Courthouse tax fails; Infrastructure tax approved
A third attempt to get voters to approve a tax to fund a new county courthouse has failed. However, the effort led by a political action committee to push for a half-penny sales tax for infrastructure improvements was successful. By a 60-40 margin, voters in the Aug. 30 primary approved a half-percent local option sales … read more
Dolphins sweep Jamboree
Dolphins sweep Jamboree
Gulf Breeze Dolphin football fans lined “The Tank” last Friday. With them, they brought anticipation. Anticipation that the Dolphins were going to prove that they were a brand new team thanks to the fresh face they had as their leader. That new face was Bobby Clayton, the team’s new head coach. He replaced Chris Nemith, … read more
NHC 8 am update: Airplane reconnaissance canceled for Invest 99L
NHC 8 am update: Airplane reconnaissance canceled for Invest 99L
The National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. updated reported the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft scheduled this morning to investigate Tropical Disturbance 1 dubbed Invest 99L this system this morning has been canceled. However, the system will continue to be closely monitored as chances for development increase from 20 percent over the next 48 hours … read more
Hurricane Center monitors second tropical disturbance
Hurricane Center monitors second tropical disturbance
The National Hurricane Center in its 2 a.m. update reported a second tropical disturbance has formed over the Gulf of Mexico. However, the forecast indicates high surface pressures in the area are not favorable for Disturbance 2 to development before it reaches Texas this weekend. There is only a 10 percent chance of development over … read more
Relocation of beach wastewater discharge makes RESTORE project list
Relocation of beach wastewater discharge makes RESTORE project list
Santa Rosa County Commissioners today approved a recommendation from the county grants departments to apply for roughly $12.3 million in RESTORE funding, specifically nominating five projects aimed for Santa Rosa Sound restoration. The allocation is one of several “pots” of money resulting from 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill recovery funds. And the approval process to … read more
Jones: Hill exemption complies with law
Jones: Hill exemption complies with law
Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones has completed his investigation into whether a homestead tax exemption claim for property owned by Representative Mike Hill and Greta Hill and found it complies with Florida law. According to Jones, Representative Hill and his wife recently responded to requests for additional information to review an anonymous complaint regarding … read more
New chamber schedules first meeting
New chamber schedules first meeting
The newly formed Greater Navarre Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its first meeting as a public forum which will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. at the Navarre Area Board of Realtors office, located at 1917 Navarre School Road. CEO Tony Alexander said the meeting will provide an overview of the organization, and membership applications … read more
County recycling to resume next month
County recycling to resume next month
After nearly nine months of throwing out recyclables along with trash, recycling service will resume in Santa Rosa County around the end of September. The service was on hold while awaiting construction of a $10.6 million Emerald Coast Utilities Authority recycling facility in Escambia County adjacent to the Perdido Landfill. A grand opening for that … read more
Burglary suspect arrested after foot chase
Burglary suspect arrested after foot chase
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies have captured a burglary suspect. The suspect was apprehended near Hampton Inn in Navarre following a foot pursuit. It has not been confirmed that this arrest is connected to a “soft” lock down which took place at nearby schools, including Holley-Navarre Primary, Intermediate and Middle Schools. However, Holley-Navarre Intermediate School confirms … read more
