Navarre Man receives Eglin’s Civilian of the Year Award
A hard-working, devoted husband and father of three from the small community of Holley, just north of Navarre, was named Civilian of the Year for his classification category during Eglin Air Force Base’s Feb. 13 annual award ceremony.
South Santa Rosa Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan moving forward
It’s no secret that the south end of the county isn’t pedestrian friendly, and a recent survey underscored residents’ concerns about safety along U.S. 98.
Dispose of hazardous waste during Amnesty Day
Amnesty Day, which offers south Santa Rosa County residents the opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste at no charge without having to drive to the central landfill in Milton, is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Santa Rosa County South Side Service Center located at 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Midway. Amnesty Day is not a recycle day, but a special day for disposal of household hazardous waste.
Gulf Power looks to add low-cost wind power from Oklahoma
Gulf Power filed a petition asking the Florida Public Service Commission to approve an agreement that would make the utility a leading purchaser of wind generation among Florida utilities. The agreement would be the first of its kind in the state.
Wetherell leaves legacy of education, environmental stewardship
If not for Jack Wetherell’s vision, the Panhandle Butterfly House may never have come to fruition.
House divided: Navarre couple on opposite sides of Super Bowl
Meagan Hughes and her fiancé, Jeff Knutson, have had a New England Patriots flag and Seattle Seahawks flag flying in front of their home this football season.
Mardi Gras at Navarre Beach
From its humble beginnings in 1986, when Burt Johnson and Ken Leveque Jr. first founded the Navarre Krewe of Jesters, the organization has grown from 10 members to more than 80.
RESTORE application workshop Monday
A pre-application workshop for the first round of Santa Rosa County RESTORE project funding is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 9, at 3 p.m. in the board meeting room located at 6495 Caroline St. in Milton. While attendance is not mandatory, individuals or groups interested in submitting projects to be included in the county’s RESTORE Multi-Year Implementation Plan are encouraged to attend. Approximately $4.3 million is available to Santa Rosa County in the first funding offered through the RESTORE Act.
Not your average pageant will take place in Gulf Breeze
The Miss Heart of the USA Pageant Program is accepting applications for its annual 2015 Emerald Coast Miss Sweet Heart of the USA pageant, a preliminary to the 2015 North Florida State Miss Heart of the USA Pageant.
Fun Fest Poster Contest offers cash prize
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce seeks artists to design the official poster for the 31st anniversary of the Navarre Fun Fest on Navarre Beach. The winning artist will receive $300 and a complimentary high-visibility artist booth at the event, Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25.