It’s back to school for Santa Rosa County students
Students returned to Santa Rosa Schools Tuesday mostly unmasked, although some educators erred on the side of caution. For the most part, everyone was ready to be there.
Airline adds nonstop flights to Vegas, Minneapolis
Allegiant has announced nonstop service to Las Vegas and Minneapolis, connecting Destin residents to two of the nation’s most popular destinations. One-way fares may be as low as $39.
50 years of Navarre Beach ‘heaven’
Though most visitors can’t imagine Navarre Beach with tall sand dunes, small buildings and endless stretches of empty sand, a family from Baton Rouge, Louisiana can’t imagine it any other way.
Masks recommended for students, not required at this time
Masks are highly recommended for students but not required, according to Saturday afternoon clarification from the Santa Rosa County School district. Officials said they are waiting for additional information from the Florida Department of Education and will notify parents early this week if anything changes.
County Administrator to ask for early resignation
County Administrator Dan Schebler, who submitted his resignation notice on July 13, will ask the Board of County Commissioners if he can resign prior to his 90-day notice period.
Recycling services temporarily suspended in Santa Rosa County
Beginning Aug. 16, any material deposited into the blue recycling bin and placed at the curb will no longer be collected until further notice.
Local man handcrafts 3D cross for church
A cross is typically the centerpiece of a church sanctuary and the focal point when someone walks through the doors.
After Hurricane Sally caused substantial damage to Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC) last September, the church began to revamp their building.
Report: Several old school buildings need to be replaced
As generations of students move through Santa Rosa County, the school buildings age.
It can get to a point where it is more cost-effective for the county to start all over on a building than to renovate.
Navarre Aldi to break ground next week
Morgan Construction Company, Inc., a Tennessee firm that will be building the Aldi in Navarre, has confirmed that ground will be broken next week.
Permit for potential Milton K-8 school to come before board
The Santa Rosa County School District has requested a conditional use permit to build a K-8 school on a portion of a 130-acre parcel at the corner of Tanglewood Drive and Willard Norris Drive in Milton.
The parcel, which the district does not yet own, is surrounded by residential property and zoned for residential development.
















