Public Service Commission Faces Two Florida Supreme Court Appeals Over FPL Rate Hikes
Public Service Commission Faces Two Florida Supreme Court Appeals Over FPL Rate Hikes
Floridians Against Increased Rates (FAIR) plans to make a Florida Supreme Court appeal over the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) approval of a multi-year base rate increase for Florida Power & Light (FPL). The PSC in October approved a $692 million increase for Jan. 1, 2022 and a $560 million increase in 2023, plus additional … read more
National Seashore to Enforce Campground Size Limits in 2022
National Seashore to Enforce Campground Size Limits in 2022
Beginning February 1, Gulf Islands National Seashore will begin enforcing maximum Recreational Vehicle (RV)/trailer length and height limits for all campsites in the Fort Pickens Campground in Florida and the Davis Bayou Campground in Mississippi. While campsite length limits have been in place for a long time, a new height restriction of 12-feet for the … read more
Navarre Park Improvements $150K Over Budget and Further Delayed
Navarre Park Improvements $150K Over Budget and Further Delayed
Dave Piech represents the Navarre area and his four-year term ends this year. He has not yet pre-filed to seek re-election to another four-year term. Santa Rosa County Commissioners during today’s regular commission meeting will be asked to approve $83,703 in additional costs plus further time delays for Navarre Park improvements, which were first approved … read more
Gaetz Announces First Milestone in Increasing Military Housing Benefits
Gaetz Announces First Milestone in Increasing Military Housing Benefits
This week, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and several community leaders announced the final passage of resolutions supporting an increase in the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for military service members in Florida’s First District. The resolutions were introduced and passed in Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, and Walton County. In 2021, it … read more
Update Expected Today on $20M Morgue Facility Eyed for County-owned Land in East Milton
Update Expected Today on $20M Morgue Facility Eyed for County-owned Land in East Milton
Santa Rosa County as part of its cost-sharing, plans to give the District One Medical Examiner project up to 10 acres of land in East Milton – possibly at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park @ I-10. Additionally, around $4.4 million would need to be contributed toward the effort if current plans progress. The nonprofit District … read more
Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2022
Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces Service Academy Nominations for 2022
Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) on Tuesdday announced his 2022 service academy nominations for Florida’s First Congressional District at Choctawhatchee High School. During the event, Rep. Gaetz nominated the following students to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy: UNITED STATES AIR … read more
Teacher Certification Prep Company Owners Sentenced To Federal Prison
Teacher Certification Prep Company Owners Sentenced To Federal Prison
Kathleen M. Jasper, 43, and Jeremy M. Jasper, 41, of Estero, Florida, were sentenced today to ten months and four months in federal prison, respectively, plus six months of home confinement, after previously pleading guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit theft of trade secrets. The sentences were announced by Jason R. … read more
Tony Hughes to Moderate July 12 Chamber Debate at Hidden Creek
Tony Hughes to Moderate July 12 Chamber Debate at Hidden Creek
Are you ready to find out more about county and state candidates? Would you like to hear a debate about incorporation? Well, mark your calendars for the July 12 Greater Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Debate at The Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre. The political debate will feature local and state candidates, … read more
County May Withhold Funding for Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful
County May Withhold Funding for Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful
Around 30 people showed up at Monday’s commission meeting to ask for Panhandle Butterfly House to be returned to its volunteer board. Jenny Weber, who had lead PBH since 2014 said KSRB made a “hostile takeover” of PBH and isn’t capable to carry out its plans. Santa Rosa County photo. The 47-page final report for … read more
DeSantis Endorsed by 59 Florida Sheriffs
DeSantis Endorsed by 59 Florida Sheriffs
59 sheriffs from across Florida joined together today to endorse Governor Ron DeSantis in his reelection campaign. “Florida’s sheriffs are on the front lines protecting our communities, and it is an honor to earn their support,” said Governor DeSantis. “I am grateful for the sacrifice the men and women of Florida’s sheriffs’ offices make every single day. … read more
