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May 18, 2021

Commission to discuss staff use of personal electronic devices during meetings

After a citizen called out a Santa Rosa County staff member for looking down at an electronic device during a heated May 11 Board of County Commission meeting, District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright decided it was time to suggest a change.

Wright has placed an item on the May 20 work session agenda suggesting commissioners restrict or limit use of personal electronic devices while in board meetings.

May 17, 2021

Citizen accuses Zoning Board member of bias after argument over bridge naming

Santa Rosa County Zoning Board member Sam Mullins was asked to disqualify himself from voting on a particular agenda item by an audience member at a meeting May 13. Tony Hughes, the audience member who requested Mullins’ disqualification, says this is the result of an incident that occurred at a February Board of County Commissioners meeting.
May 17, 2021

Settlement reached in wrongful death of Navarre man in Alabama jail

Beasley Allen lawyer Mike Crow reached a settlement for the family of Almus Taylor in a lawsuit against the Covington County, Alabama, Jail and three of the jail’s guards over claims that the guards left Taylor to die in his jail cell after refusing to address his life-threatening medical needs.
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May 17, 2021

Zoning Board gives “The Club” green light for driving range

A proposed driving range in Gulf Breeze was approved at a Zoning Board meeting May 13.
May 15, 2021

Deputies, district officials team up to make board meetings ‘safe’

A large sign detailing what behavior is unlawful at government meetings greeted those attending the May 13 Santa Rosa County School District Board meeting. There were also at least nine Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office deputies, some in full K9 tactical gear, ready to deal with noncompliance.
May 15, 2021

Pace woman charged with DUI manslaughter

A 26-year-old Pace woman has been charged with DUI manslaughter for an accident that happened early Saturday morning.
May 14, 2021

Boulevard taking shape as residential, retail community

It’s been more than three years since most Navarre residents first heard of the Boulevard, a planned entertainment center and development at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and State Road 87.

Since then, there’s been little more than a sign to show for it.

May 14, 2021

Sheriff’s Office looking into lease of former south-end school

Santa Rosa County is in talks with the owner of the site that previously housed Lighthouse Private Christian Academy.

The two parcels, totaling four acres, are 5613 Gulf Breeze Highway. Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office needs a south end facility to house its substation, victim’s advocate offices and, possibly, a fuel farm in the future.

May 13, 2021

Kayak fishing festival approved with larger payouts, possibility of $50,000 prize

Last year’s inaugural GOAT Offshore Kayak Fishing Tournament was such a success that the organizer wants to make it an annual event.

The GOAT Offshore Kayak Fishing Tournament is officially back and planned for June 19.

May 13, 2021

County retains law firm to sue Skanska

A Pensacola law firm will represent Santa Rosa County in a lawsuit against Skanska USA for damages and lost revenue due to the extended Pensacola Bay Bridge closure.
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