Oct 25, 2021
Sheriff: Four south-end massage parlors offering customers something ‘extra’
An undercover officer who went into four local massage parlors was offered more than a just a massage at all of them, according to Santa Rosa Sheriff Bob Johnson.
Oct 23, 2021
Inmate’s family awarded nearly $1.8 million
The family of a Santa Rosa County Jail inmate who hung himself while on suicide watch was awarded more than $1.7 million by a jury in federal court.
Oct 22, 2021
Here’s the latest bottled water distribution schedules for affected Midway residents
DEP is operating a bottled water distribution station to aid residents impacted by the previously issued boil water notice by the Midway Water System. This notice covered the area between 4115 Soundside Drive and 5012 Soundside Drive, including Nature’s Cove and The Waters subdivisions and adjacent streets.
Oct 22, 2021
Investigation underway at local massage parlor
There is an “ongoing investigation” by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit at Navarre Oriental Massage, located at 8239 Navarre Parkway, across from the Publix shopping center.
Oct 22, 2021
Citizens complain about variance approved last month
During the Oct. 12 Board of County Commissioners meeting, citizens of Westmont Road in Milton objected to an extension being added to the eastern side of the road, even though the variance they asked the commissioners to disallow was approved 20 days prior.
Oct 22, 2021
DEP/DOH joint potable water update: Midway Water System, Gulf Breeze
Today, Oct. 22, DEP, in coordination with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management, will be operating a bottled water distribution station.
Oct 21, 2021
Midway Water System water not safe to drink; boiling not effective*
On Oct. 18, 2021, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was notified by Midway Water System in Santa Rosa County that a private contractor plumbed a cross-connection from a residential sewage line to a municipal potable water line. In an abundance of caution, residents should utilize an alternative water supply, such as bottled water for potable use until testing confirms the water meets all drinking water standards.
Oct 21, 2021
Highway 98 to close while crews remove pedestrian bridge
U.S. 98 lane shifts and temporary overnight road closure near Hurlburt Field pedestrian bridge in Okaloosa County will take place Saturday, Oct. 23 as crews remove the bridge for repairs.
Oct 21, 2021
Midway Water System holds annual membership meeting
Midway Water System (MWS) held its annual membership meeting at their office on Monday night.
Oct 21, 2021
Water system board: We’re doing our best to handle heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall and infrastructural issues have plagued communities around Hidden Creek, which has some customers placing the blame on Holley Navarre Water System and Hidden Creek Golf Course.