Mar 3, 2022
Commissioners remove zoning board member to ‘maintain integrity’ of 2022 election
The BOCC voted to remove commissioner Sam Parker’s appointed zoning board member on Feb. 24 because of a possible conflict of interest with the upcoming Santa Rosa general election.
Mar 2, 2022
Holley by the Sea park makes progress after approval without recommended security measures
A new passive park is coming to Holley by the Sea at the intersection of Hawthorne Drive and Palmetto Street, but without the zoning board-recommended safety measures.
Mar 2, 2022
Navarre Beach on ballot in November to become independent fire district
For years, Navarre Beach Fire Rescue has been trying to make Navarre Beach a special fire district.
On March 2, the Florida House of Representatives approved House Bill 651, which means Navarre Beach Fire is one step closer to that goal. The topic is set to be on the ballot for Navarre Beach Leaseholders in November.
Mar 1, 2022
Fire destroys home in Holley
Flames engulfed the residence of a house in Holley March 1 as smoke ascended from the roof, visible from Highway 87. Sirens wailed as four different fire departments flocked to the site.
Feb 28, 2022
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream set to open in Navarre this summer
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is gearing up to spread its magical moments across Florida, starting with Navarre.
Feb 28, 2022
Florida Supervisor of Elections to hand out scholarships
The Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) will offer four $1,200 scholarships for 2022 to college students, according to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane.
Feb 24, 2022
Water main pipeline break on Highway 87 causes outage
The Holley Navarre Water System has a 10″ water main supply pipeline break on Highway 87 S. This will cause a water outage to homes located on Highway 87 from Bob Tolbert Road at Holley Ball Park, travelling south for approximately a quarter of a mile.
Feb 24, 2022
BISSELL Pet Foundation announces “Empty the Shelters” Florida emergency adoption event
BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting a statewide emergency relief “Empty the Shelters” adoption event from Feb. 24-28, 2022. This event is a collaborative effort to support Florida shelters by finding loving homes for pets and providing relief to shelters assisting Santa Rosa County Animal Services after an intake of more than 70 dogs from a large-scale neglect case.
Feb 23, 2022
$14,000 presented to Healing Paws for Warriors
Thousands of dollars were raised by multiple local businesses and donated to Healing Paws for Warriors to help train service dogs for disabled veterans.
Feb 21, 2022
SRC Animal Services intakes large number of dogs, needs your help
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) continues to have an urgent need for the community to adopt or foster dogs as the shelter remains at critical capacity. The shelter is in the process of performing intake on more than 70 additional dogs from a special case involving a community member in Santa Rosa County who became overwhelmed.