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Former Santa Rosa County Schools administrator Stewart R. “Buddy” Powell has withdrawn his candidacy for Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools.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
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
