Wanted man nabbed in Milton
Wanted man nabbed in Milton
A man wanted for burglary has been caught. According to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bob Johnson, 38-year-old Jim Domingues was apprehended tonight in Milton. Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission helicopter, located Domingues, who was wanted for burglary of a … read more
Walmart Neighborhood Market possibly coming to West Navarre
Walmart Neighborhood Market possibly coming to West Navarre
Although a Walmart spokesman would not give official confirmation, it is anticipated that a Walmart Neighborhood Market is being planned for U.S. Highway 98 on an 18-acre parcel near West Navarre Primary School. That news came after a source close to project development confirmed a Neighborhood Market would be built on a purchased plat of … read more
Local races heat up
Local races heat up
With last-minute, write-in candidates signing up and other candidates withdrawing from races and resigning from office to run, it’s been a busy week at the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections office, leading up to tomorrow’s qualification deadline. “We’re keeping the website updated as people come in,” said Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, who so far is unopposed … read more
Wyrosdick challenger withdraws from race
Wyrosdick challenger withdraws from race
Navarre resident Paul “Bart” Steele told South Santa Rosa News that this morning he withdrew from the Santa Rosa County Superintendent’s race, leaving current Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick without opposition leading up to tomorrow’s candidate qualification deadline. Steele is the second candidate to pull out of the race for Wyrosdick’s seat. Former school district administrator Stewart “Buddy” … read more
Williamson steps down for state run
Williamson steps down for state run
Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Jayer Williamson has resigned from his seat to seek state office. Williamson made his announcement to run for the Florida House District 3 seat last year but because his oath of office expires six days past the general election date, it was necessary for him to step down earlier than expected. … read more
MSBU for beach could be eliminated
MSBU for beach could be eliminated
Thanks to unexpected savings in the cost of renourishing Navarre Beach, the MSBU planned to fund a portion of the project could be eliminated. At Monday’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting, County Engineer Roger Blaylock said the final price of the project should be about $1.8 million less than the anticipated $17.4 million. Sand placement … read more
Beach renourishment complete
Beach renourishment complete
Photo courtesy of Kenny Wilder, Florida Master Naturalist, who shot the photo at the west end of Navarre Beach, looking eastward. Crews from Weeks Marine have completed beach fill at grading for the Navarre Beach renourishment project. According to the county’s June 17 status report, tomorrow workers are expected to begin breaking down and moving … read more
Winner of condo stay announced
Winner of condo stay announced
South Santa Rosa News is proud to announce West Virginia resident Melanie Lough as the winner of our 7-day stay at Summerwind Condominiums. When reached Friday morning, Melanie said she has been vacationing in Navarre every year for several years after discovering the area when a relative was stationed at a local military installation. She … read more
18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding
18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding
A total of 18 events and organizations ranging from the Navarre Beach Snowbirds Club to the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society are in line to receive a total of $61,225 in Santa Rosa County tourism promotion funding. The Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss the 2016-2017 Tourist Development Office Local Event/Marketing funding at its committee … read more
Traffanstead released on bond
Traffanstead released on bond
A Gulf Breeze man facing 75 years in prison for child sex abuse charges was released yesterday on $400,000 bond. Alleged child sex abuse suspect Jason Traffanstead, 39, had a June 9 hearing before Circuit Judge Ross Goodman. A violation of parole charge, stemming from a previous charge in October 2015 involving corporal punishment of … read more
