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Santa Rosa County Florida
Jul 21, 2021

County employee terminated for repeated racial slurs

After the use of racial slurs on multiple occasions within 15 months, a county employee has been fired.

Jul 21, 2021

Suspect sought in Pace Publix robbery

Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a robbery at the Publix grocery store at 4739 Highway 90 in Pace on Tuesday evening.
Jul 21, 2021

Navarre Beach residents fight against proposed RV park

The Navarre Beach Leaseholders & Residents Association held its monthly meeting Saturday, July 17 to discuss the possibility of an RV park on Gulf Boulevard.
Jul 21, 2021

Since you asked: Are there snakes in the sand dunes?

Here’s your answer: After Navarre Press posted a “Since you asked” about the dunes being off limits for foot traffic, Becky Cunningham posted in the Facebook comments that there were rattlesnakes in the dunes. We followed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, whose spokesperson, Bekah Nelson, said that rattlesnakes can in fact make their homes in local sand dunes.
Jul 20, 2021

County employees disciplined over Waste Pro

In the wake of the release of a 50-page report into Santa Rosa County’s dealings with Waste Pro, two top county employees have been disciplined.

Andrew Hill, the environmental manager for the solid waste division, has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his “failure to effectively manage and enforce the waste hauling contract,” according to the notice of action placed in his county personnel file.

Jul 20, 2021
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New food truck offers vegan, vegetarian options

There’s a new food truck in town and it’s bringing a one-of-a-kind eating experience. Loudoe’s is a mother and son tag team serving up burgers, cheesesteaks, bagel grilled cheeses, gourmet fries and even edible cookie dough. Loudoe’s also has vegetarian and vegan options, serving up Beyond Meat versions of their beef burgers as well as vegetarian-friendly grilled cheeses.
Jul 20, 2021

Highway 98 wreck injures one, slows weekend traffic

An accident on U.S. Highway 98 late Sunday afternoon stopped traffic and sent a 35-year-old Pensacola woman to the hospital by medical helicopter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. She was trapped in her vehicle and had to be cut out by first responders. The accident was a two-car collision near the highway’s intersection with Navarre School Road. The accident happened about 5:25 p.m. The FHP did not indicate whether the other driver, a 35-year-old woman from Missouri, was injured.
Jul 20, 2021

Stuff the bus to ensure Santa Rosa County students are better prepared for school

The Santa Rosa County District Schools encourage the public to “stuff the bus” on July 22 to ensure that students in Santa Rosa County are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year.
Jul 19, 2021

Sheriff’s office budget needs met by commissioners

After Col. Randy Tifft of the Santa Rosa Sherriff’s Office presented a need for more staffing to keep the citizens of the county safe, the Board of County Commissioners voted to agreed to approve Sheriff Bob Johnson’s budget request in its entirety.
Jul 18, 2021

Tourist Development Office opens Capital Project Funding Cycle

Capital projects are a major driver of tourism to the area for both locals and visitors, benefiting both Santa Rosa County and the project owners.
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