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Nov 1, 2021

Commissioners use excess fees to fund ‘boots on the ground’ infrastructure projects

Many Santa Rosa residents and county officials have witnessed an increase in development over the past year as more people want to live in the county.

Due to the increase in development and associated cost when developers fill out paperwork, $1,746,009.73 will be refunded to the Board of County Commissioners by the clerk of court.

Nov 1, 2021

Gulf Breeze to issue complete report on water issue

This letter from the City of Gulf Breeze indicates a complete report will be completed and shared by the close of business today. Here’s what the city has to say:
Oct 31, 2021

Battle over church fence ends with 4-1 vote, threat of ethics complaint

Midway Baptist Church appealed their previously denied variance to the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 28., asking to replace their hurricane-damaged privacy fence with a chain-link fence and landscape buffer.

The commissioners approved the church’s appeal by a 4-1 vote, District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech opposed.

Navarre incorporation
Oct 30, 2021

Siler presents case for Navarre Incorporation; representative sets conditions

The battle between Navarre incorporating or not continued as Preserve Navarre founder Wes Siler asked the state delegation to explain any further requirements to put Navarre’s incorporation on the ballot.
Oct 29, 2021

Land cleared for new Navarre self-storage facility

Motorists passing by a newly cleared 5-acre parcel on the north side of U.S. Highway 98 may be wondering what will be built on the lot. The answer? Another self-storage facility.
Oct 29, 2021

Former public works director will do same job for Pensacola

Amy Tootle has been selected as the new Public Works and Facilities Director for the City of Pensacola. In this role, Tootle will be responsible for the oversight of all operations of the Public Works and Facilities Department, including maintaining city infrastructure such as facilities, streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems and more. 
Oct 28, 2021

ARPA fund may be used for ‘shovel-ready’ stormwater improvements

Stormwater flooding is an oft-voiced problem from citizens during county commission meetings.
Oct 28, 2021

Northwest Florida delegation supports state lawsuit over federal vaccine mandate

State Senator Doug Broxson (District 1), State Representatives Michelle Salzman (District 1), Alex Andrade (District 2), Jayer Williamson (District 3), and Patt Maney (District 4) join in support of a state lawsuit regarding the federal vaccine mandate for employees of government contractors.
Oct 28, 2021

Military detonations expected Thursday

The 823rd RED HORSE squadron is conducting monthly training Oct. 28 consisting of approximately six detonations. The detonations may cause residents to hear or feel the vibrations from these charges. The charges will continue throughout the day.
Oct 28, 2021

Red tide caution issued at Navarre pier

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa is reminding residents and visitors to use caution when on the beach or in waters with high concentrations of red tide. Low levels of red tide have been detected in sampling conducted from Navarre Beach Pier.
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