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
Utility members vote to change ballot procedure
Utility members vote to change ballot procedure
Holley-Navarre Water System members voted tonight to amend the corporation’s bylaws to change the identification method members use for proxy voting and to allow for absentee voting. But the move was made contingent on a 30-day review period, including consultation with the board’s attorney. The specifics of how to implement the new voting identification requirements will be decided at a later date, … read more
Red tide breaches coastal berm
Red tide breaches coastal berm
Remnants of Hurricane Patricia blew ashore Monday and Tuesday, bringing heavy winds and huge surf, which compounded erosion on the west end of Navarre Beach. The strongest landfalling Pacific storm on record also brought in a red tide. Dead fish washed up on the west end of Navarre Beach Tuesday morning along with the tell-tale … read more
Possible murder suspect captured in Navarre
Possible murder suspect captured in Navarre
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a man wanted by Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office was taken into custody last night in Navarre. Charles Brow, 53, of the 150 block of Cajer Posie Road in Crawfordville, was officially booked into Santa Rosa County Jail on an unrelated out-of-county warrant around 3:32 p.m. today. “Information was obtained … read more
