Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge
Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge
Plans for a 100-room hotel proposed for construction on a roughly two-acre site on U.S. 98 near Navarre Beach Bridge are under review by Santa Rosa County. The property consists of two parcels purchased in January by Destin-based 8600 Nav Pkwy, LLC. “I’m not able to say anything,” said Attorney Casey Waterhouse, who serves as … read more
Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.
Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.
Construction activities will begin at the intersection of U.S. 98 and County Road 399 (East Bay Boulevard) in Santa Rosa County the week of June 20. The $321,000 project includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection. Motorists can expect lane restrictions, however, there will be no work requiring lane closures between the … read more
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Rough surf from Tropical Storm Colin forced two hopper dredges working on the Navarre Beach renourishment project to suspend work Monday and seek temporary shelter in Pensacola Bay. Waves also over-washed sections of the newly added lower beach berm, trapping water near the shoreline. However, county officials report the storm is not expected to have a long-term … read more
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Anglers on the Navarre Beach Pier could one day be able to use restroom facilities without having to make the 1,545 foot trek back to the pier store. On Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission gave preliminary approval to an amended agreement governing the operation of the Navarre Beach Pier, and they also decided to … read more
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Traffic on U.S. 98 was congested Friday evening following an accident involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Blue Tip Drive in Navarre. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital via Lifeguard Air Ambulance. Emergency officials could not release details about the injured motorcyclist but confirmed the accident only involved a motorcycle. More details will be posted … read more
Pier contract changes on commission agenda
Pier contract changes on commission agenda
Santa Rosa County Commissioners are set to make some changes to the lease agreement with Coastal Concessions, the company that contracts with the county to run the Navarre Beach Pier. The amended agreement is on the agenda for Monday’s commission committee meeting, set for 9 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Office Complex, 6495 … read more
Chamber/CEO file motion to dismiss defamation suit
Chamber/CEO file motion to dismiss defamation suit
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and its CEO Judith Morehead filed a May 31 motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against them by Beach Community Bank President Tony Hughes. Hughes filed his suit May 18, alleging Morehead made false accusations against him during a board meeting and accusing the chamber of negligence … read more
County approves Williams Creek wastewater treatment facility
County approves Williams Creek wastewater treatment facility
Photo caption: Phil Phillips, Clinton Wells and Paul Gardner with Holley-Navarre Water System pictured at an existing rapid infiltration basin system on Gordon Evans Road. Santa Rosa County Commissioners on May 26 approved a controversial request by Holley-Navarre Water System to construct a $1 million treated wastewater facility near Williams Creek in Navarre. A HNWS engineer promised the … read more
Courthouse location to be included in tax question
Courthouse location to be included in tax question
When Santa Rosa voters go to the polls in August to decide whether to fund a new courthouse with an increased sale tax, county commissioners want to make sure citizens know where the facility would be built. On Monday, commissioners discussed ballot language asking voters to approve the half percent sales tax increase. County Administrator … read more
Armed robbery suspect identified
Armed robbery suspect identified
A Navarre man is behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail charged with robbery after local law enforcement nabbed him for allegedly robbing the Dollar General at 9576 Navarre Parkway. The same Dollar General that was robbed last September Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended the suspect, 30-year-old Terrance Frazier, of Lucena Street, who allegedly robbed the Dollar … read more
