Sheriff Hall may reconsider bid for re-election
Sheriff Hall may reconsider bid for re-election
Rumors that Florida Senator Greg Evers may enter the race for Santa Rosa County Sheriff are running rampant. Now longtime Sheriff Wendell Hall, who had endorsed his own Chief Deputy as his replacement, said he might reconsider seeking another term. The issue was fueled by a phone poll conducted about two weeks ago, asking Santa Rosa County voters … read more
Are 10 years of beach beautification ending?
Are 10 years of beach beautification ending?
Photo caption: The committee erected a solar-powered welcome sign at the west entrance to Navarre Beach on Gulf Boulevard. Members of the Navarre Beach Beautification Committee made a presentation to Santa Rosa County Commissioners at Monday’s board meeting. And they’re ready to toss in the towel. John Lewis, chairman of the committee, outlined more than a decade worth of projects … read more
Commissioners to discuss details of another sales tax referendum
Commissioners to discuss details of another sales tax referendum
The Santa Rosa County Commission is set to discuss the details of a referendum asking citizens — once again — to increase the county’s sales tax to fund local projects. In November 2014, voters rejected a 1 percent percent sales tax increase by 52 to 48 percent. That money would have been used to fund … read more
Beach owners could be on hook for $5 million in renourishment costs
Beach owners could be on hook for $5 million in renourishment costs
Property owners on Navarre Beach could be responsible for roughly $5 million of a planned beach renourishment project under a funding program discussed Feb. 11 by Santa Rosa County Commissioners. Current plans call for 1.6 million cubic yards of sand to be placed on 4.1 miles of Navarre Beach at a total cost of about … read more
TDC seeks consultant for strategic plan
TDC seeks consultant for strategic plan
The Santa Rosa County agency responsible for attracting tourists to Navarre Beach is looking for a little outside guidance. At its committee meeting on Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss a plan from the county’s Tourist Development Council to seek request for qualifications — or RFQs — from consultants to help the group … read more
Chamber to discuss Navarre incorporation
Chamber to discuss Navarre incorporation
Tomorrow morning the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors is expected to discuss incorporation of the community. “We’ll be doing that tomorrow,” Linda Fusco, president of the board said Tuesday morning, following last evening’s chamber member forum & discussion. Daniel Scruggs, owner of Navarre Drywall, attended the Monday forum and … read more
Powell withdraws from Superintendent race
Powell withdraws from Superintendent race
Former Santa Rosa County Schools administrator Stewart R. “Buddy” Powell has withdrawn his candidacy for Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools. “Please withdraw my name from the ballot immediately as I wish to withdraw from the upcoming election,” Powell said in a Jan. 25 letter to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane. According … read more
Weather complicates search and recovery
Weather complicates search and recovery
Search and rescue efforts for a Crestview man who went swimming on Navarre Beach around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday turned into a recovery effort after it was believed a strong current had pulled him out into the Gulf of Mexico. Anxious family members and friends waited ashore behind Summerwind Condominiums throughout the day as first responders … read more
Shooting suspect released
Shooting suspect released
Willie “J.J.” Jenkins, father of 17-year-old Ty Jenkins, who was arrested on multiple felony charges in connection with the Dec. 11 shooting in Navarre, said his son is being released. Assistant State Attorney James Parker has confirmed some charges are being dropped, explaining that the victim unintentionally discharged a firearm, injuring himself. Parker said after an … read more
Pier operator faces ousting
Pier operator faces ousting
Despite its success changing the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier into a more family friendly place, the contractor hired to operate the facility is facing more problems after failing to turn over pier admission fees collected since September. At Thursday’s county commission Scott Rayner, managing partner of Coastal Concessions, asked the board for an additional … read more
