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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

  • PHOTO OF THE WEEK

    Posted: Saturday, October 10

    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

    Posted on October 9, 2015 by From Staff Reports

  • GB Holiday Parade slated for Dec. 5

    Posted: Friday, October 09

    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

    Posted on October 8, 2015 by Romi White

  • Cops make record heroin bust

    Posted: Thursday, October 08

    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

    Posted on October 7, 2015 by Romi White

  • New Navarre Chamber CEO to start Tuesday

    Posted: Wednesday, October 07

    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

    Posted on October 6, 2015 by Romi White

  • Kids take joyride in mom’s SUV — again

    Posted: Tuesday, October 06

    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!

    Posted on October 5, 2015 by Romi White

  • South Santa Rosa News has job openings!

    Posted: Monday, October 05

    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

    Posted on October 4, 2015 by Deborah Nelson

  • Commission to discuss penny sales tax

    Posted: Sunday, October 04

      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

    • Fourth candidate prefiles in Sheriff’s race

    Posted on October 4, 2015 by Romi White

  • Fourth candidate prefiles in Sheriff’s race

    Posted: Sunday, October 04

    Henry “Hank” Shirah, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police for Pensacola State College, has prefiled as a candidate for Santa Rosa County Sheriff. Sheriff Wendell Hall announced he will not seek re-election, and Shirah is the fourth candidate to sign up for the race. Hall has endorsed Major Bob Johnson, a 22-year veteran of the … read more

    • Commissioner Cole missed Oct. 2 court hearing

    Posted on October 2, 2015 by Romi White

  • Commissioner Cole missed Oct. 2 court hearing

    Posted: Friday, October 02

    Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole did not show up for his Oct. 2 mandatory court hearing related to a Sunshine Law violation charge. Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille reports Cole called the court to advise he would be unable to make the appearance before County Judge Jose Giraud. The non-criminal violation charge was filed … read more