DEP inspects pier lease compliance
DEP inspects pier lease compliance
Florida Department of Environmental Protection inspectors were on Navarre Beach Fishing Pier Tuesday, conducting a routine inspection in which the pier was found to be in compliance with the agency’s lease agreement. “They were out there doing an inspection of the lease agreement. They get inspected every so often to make sure operations are within … read more
Spencer pursues worthless check charge against pier vendor
Spencer pursues worthless check charge against pier vendor
Last week the Office of Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court Donny Spencer filed a complaint with the State Attorney’s Office after receiving a $28,762.61 returned check from the county’s Navarre Beach Fishing pier operator, Coastal Concessions, LLC. Steph Maddox, general manager of the pier and a partner in the LLC, said she reached out to … read more
County failed to bill pier vendor
County failed to bill pier vendor
For about 18 months Santa Rosa County was covering the cost of power at Navarre Beach Fishing pier. Then the pier operator, Coastal Concessions, LLC, inquired about the cost, which is part of their contract, and was back billed $28,908.02. County Administrator Hunter Walker said he is “unsure” which county department should have been forwarding the … read more
Pier vendor promises a payment by Friday
Pier vendor promises a payment by Friday
The company contracted by Santa Rosa to operate Navarre’s pier is late making its payments to the county. If the bills aren’t paid by December 17, the contract allows the county to take the facility back from Coastal Concessions, LLC. Commissioners, at Monday’s Committee meeting, debated offering the company until Friday to pay over $30,000 … read more
Santa Rosa says “no” to Syrian refugees
Santa Rosa says “no” to Syrian refugees
In the wake of recent Islamic terrorist atrocities, Santa Rosa County appears poised to reject any influx of refugees from Syria. County Commissioners will consider an ordinance opposing the relocation of any Syrian refugees into Santa Rosa County at Monday’s committee meeting. The proposed ordinance states in part “following the terrorist attacks by ISJS in … read more
Infant death under investigation
Infant death under investigation
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded yesterday afternoon to a call involving a two-month-old infant in the Midway area. According to Kevin Sowell with Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications, an emergency call was placed to 9-1-1 at 3:26 p.m. from the 5600 block of Government Drive. Sowell said Lifeguard Ambulance and Midway Fire Department responded … read more
Florida Governor asks Congress to unfund refugee program
Florida Governor asks Congress to unfund refugee program
Florida legislators on Monday requested Governor Rick Scott suspend the UN refugee resettlement program in Florida, and Scott sent a related request to Congressional leaders, asking them not to fund the program which would allow up to 425 Syrian refugees to relocation to the state. Representative Doug Broxson, Senator Greg Evers, Representative Mike Hill, who comprise … read more
Navarre man booked on attempted murder charge
Navarre man booked on attempted murder charge
John Fitzgerald, 59, of the 2200 block of Valley Road in Navarre was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail around 1 a.m. this morning. Fitzgerald was arrested on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a shooting in Navarre off Valley Road. … read more
Raiders dominate Dolphins
Raiders dominate Dolphins
The powerhouse Navarre Raiders (9-0, 3-0) seized and held a formidable beachhead early in Friday night’s football game against the Dolphins (2-7, 1-2) at Gulf Breeze High School, fueling an unstoppable momentum towards their landslide 47-7 victory, their ninth straight win over Gulf Breeze. The much-deserved triumph won the Raiders the Beach Bowl Trophy, sealed … read more
State reports “extensive” red tide fish kill
State reports “extensive” red tide fish kill
Thousands of decaying fish litter the shoreline of Navarre Beach, and beachgoers are experiencing eye and respiratory irritation, resulting from a red tide — a harmful concentration of algae. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Oct. 28 red tide report states “extensive” fish kills and respiratory irritation have been reported in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay … read more
