Nov 17, 2016
Wolfe Creek Forest acreage acquired for preservation
The Trust for Public Land today announced that 626 acres of Wolfe Creek Forest has been acquired and added to the Blackwater River State Forest. The acquired property includes frontage on Big Coldwater Creek, which is widely used for kayaking, tubing, and canoeing by community members. It also includes a spring-fed state paddling trail beloved by area paddlers and birdwatchers.
Nov 17, 2016
Navarre Beach developers make their case
Steve and Ann Hering get it: numerous neighbors of their would-be 60-house subdivision on Navarre Beach adamantly oppose the project, in part because the couple owes about $1.4 million in back property taxes.
Nov 17, 2016
Gulf Power delivering lower rates to customers
After several years of careful planning, Gulf Power will be able to deliver lower rates to customers starting in January of 2017.
Nov 17, 2016
Public outcry dooms new affordable housing
Responding to a contentious crowd of Navarre area residents, Santa Rosa commissioners unanimously turned down proposals from out-of-town developers to build two low-income apartment complexes totaling 166 units planned for seniors.
Nov 17, 2016
Commission gives go ahead, Zoning Board says ‘no way’
County commissioners approved a request to amend the lease on a 7-acre Navarre Beach parcel to allow construction of the proposed 66-house Topaz Beach subdivision, but the project hit a snag Thursday night, Nov. 10.
Nov 17, 2016
Commissioner Sam Parker sets sights on infrastructure, industrial parks
Newly sworn-in District 1 County Commissioner Sam Parker said he would work to improve infrastructure and promote business in county industrial parks Tuesday, Nov. 15, during the swearing-in ceremony for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.
Nov 17, 2016
Man gets 15 years for slipping cuffs
A Michigan man was sentenced in Santa Rosa County court Tuesday, Nov. 8 for escaping from police custody using a handcuff key according to the State Attorney’s office.
Nov 17, 2016
Input needed on five year plan
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is looking for citizen input into their tentative five year road work program to consider whether changes to the plan are necessary.
Nov 10, 2016
November is Family Caregiver Month
November has been tabbed Florida Family Caregiver Month by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Nov 10, 2016
Senior center health fair and bazaar beneficial in variety of ways
Three years ago the Holley Navarre Senior Center decided to host a Health Fair. It went over well and has since expanded, with a craft bazaar being added to the agenda in each of the last two years.