Local radio station to air tribute to Vietnam Vets
Local radio station to air tribute to Vietnam Vets
Most people are familiar with “Gooooooood Morning, Vietnam!” That greeting was made famous by the Robin Williams film by that title. But the real story of the American military’s radio stations in Vietnam is far more interesting. Pensacola resident Harry Simons served in the Marine Corps during the war. He was assigned to the American … read more
Rotarians expanding rescue tube effort
Rotarians expanding rescue tube effort
Rotary Club of Navarre is celebrating the expansion of their Navarre Beach Rescue Tube Project with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event has been scheduled for Oct. 26 and will be facilitated by the Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. “Since 2010, 6 people have drowned on Navarre Beach in the unguarded area that would be … read more
Cole fined $500 for Sunshine violation
Cole fined $500 for Sunshine violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that on October 12, 2015 Santa Rosa County Commissioner Robert A. “Bob” Cole entered a plea of no contest to one count of a non-criminal violation of the Florida Sunshine Law. Following entry of the plea, Walton County Judge David Green withheld adjudication and imposed a $500 fine. The … read more
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
This week’s photo of the week was captured by certified Florida Master Naturalist and award-winning nature and wildlife photographer Kenny Wilder of Navarre. You can check out his photo gallery at NavarreBeachLife.com
GB Holiday Parade slated for Dec. 5
GB Holiday Parade slated for Dec. 5
The annual Gulf Breeze Holiday Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 this year, and will have a bit of a patriotic twist to it. The theme for this year will be “Star Spangled Holidays”. To register a parade entry, contact the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce at (850) 932-7888 or visit their website … read more
Cops make record heroin bust
Cops make record heroin bust
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the largest amount of heroin ever apprehended in Santa Rosa County during an Oct. 8 drug bust. “Something of this magnitude is huge,” Major Bob Johnson said, pointing out narcotics investigators had been working the case for more the two months. Johnson said his agency alerted the Escambia County … read more
New Navarre Chamber CEO to start Tuesday
New Navarre Chamber CEO to start Tuesday
Judy Morehead of Navarre has been selected as the next CEO of the Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. She’s scheduled to start her new job Tuesday. The chamber has been dealing with the community’s response and board member resignations in the aftermath of the unexpected firing of former CEO Tony Alexander. Here is the letter … read more
Kids take joyride in mom’s SUV — again
Kids take joyride in mom’s SUV — again
Submitted photo Two Gulf Breeze Police Department officers pulled over a black SUV during morning rush hour on U.S. 98 after a caller reported the vehicle was moving “erratically” then noticed a child behind the wheel. The 12-year-old driver and his 7-year-old passenger are brothers, and they awoke before their mother, taking the SUV eastbound … read more
South Santa Rosa News has job openings!
South Santa Rosa News has job openings!
South Santa Rosa News is seeking experienced, professional writers who practice AP Style. Freelance writers are encouraged to apply. We’re also looking for part-time support staff to assist with layout using Adobe software, specifically InDesign. Additionally, we’re searching for salespersons. Forward resumes to publisher@southsantarosanews.com. https://www.journalismjobs.com/job-listings/1624701
Commission to discuss penny sales tax
Commission to discuss penny sales tax
Monday morning, Santa Rosa County Commissioners will further discuss plans to add a one-cent sales tax to next year’s ballot. Commissioners say they need the additional tax for Sheriff’s Office equipment, parks and recreation facilities, stormwater projects and a new courthouse. Earlier this year, County Administrator Hunter Walker proposed the board increase revenues by … read more
