Sep 4, 2021
Water well moves forward, despite community members’ protests
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a request to allow the construction of a water well at the 4000 and 4004 Block of Bell Lane in Pace without objection.
Sep 4, 2021
Navarre Park completion delayed until November
The newest projected date for completion of Navarre Park has been pushed back to very late November, according to Santa Rosa County officials.
Sep 3, 2021
Number of new county COVID cases dips slightly
The Florida Department of Health has released its weekly COVID information and the number of new cases in Santa Rosa County is down slightly from 2,101 last week to 2,065 this week.
The number of new vaccinations is also down from 1,743 to 1,376.
Sep 3, 2021
Nighttime closures planned for Pensacola Bay Bridge off-ramp to 17th Avenue northbound
The Pensacola Bay Bridge off-ramp to 17th Avenue northbound will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 9.
Sep 3, 2021
New light on Navarre Beach might be installed by spring break
If all goes as planned, a new light will be installed at the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and the Navarre Beach Causeway by spring break 2022.
Sep 3, 2021
Milton Riverwalk Park discussions continue
With the Board of County Commissioners and Santa Rosa Tourist Development Council behind the City of Milton’s vision, a new Milton Riverwalk Park may begin.
Sep 3, 2021
Group gathers to find voice, be heard
Just over 100 people showed up Friday night at a “Reclaim Santa Rosa” rally at Southern Raceway featuring – among other speakers – District 3 Commissioner James Calkins.
Sep 2, 2021
Evacuees seeking local lodging
Evacuees from Hurricane Ida have helped fill Navarre beds and the Tourist Development Office asked lodging providers late Monday to share information about any openings.
Sep 2, 2021
Gulf Islands reopens sites following Hurricane Ida
Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen J. Earle Bowden Way/Highway 399 in a limited capacity, Sept. 2, 2020. The road is open to passenger vehicles and remains temporarily closed to oversized vehicles due to damages from Hurricane Sally.
Sep 2, 2021
Updated: Coast Guard ends search for missing 14-year-old boy near Destin
Updated: The Coast Guard ended its search Thursday for a 14-year-old boy who was last seen swimming at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin.