Meet our new commissioner!
Meet our new commissioner!
Write-in candidate Caleb Boudreaux has withdrawn from the race for the Santa Rosa County District 1 seat, leaving Sam Parker of Pace to fill the vacancy left by that district’s former commissioner — newly elected Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson. Parker won the Aug. 30 primary by a 60-40 margin, defeating fellow realtor … read more
Dangerous surf with potentially deadly rip currents
Dangerous surf with potentially deadly rip currents
Surf at all area beaches is “dangerous” for any level of swimmer” as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine, stated a 5:53 advisory from the National Weather Service. NWS issued a high surf advisory for areas of the Florida Panhandle, including Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia Counties. Additionally, a coastal flooding advisory was also continued. Both advisories are in effect … read more
TD #9 strengthens to become Tropical Storm Hermine
TD #9 strengthens to become Tropical Storm Hermine
Tropical Depression Nine was updated this afternoon to Tropical Storm Hermine. The 1 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center revealed the storm has sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving north at 2 mph. It is presently about 395 SSW of Apalachicola. A Tropical Storm watch is in effect for areas east of … read more
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
