May 16, 2019
Legislative session a mixed bag for school district
The deadline for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign or veto bills in 2019 has passed, and the results have left the Santa Rosa County School District with more freedom than they previously had.
May 16, 2019
Navarre Beach rescuers to get lifesaving CPR device
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue announced Friday it will be able to purchase a new piece of lifesaving equipment thanks to a grant from the Florida Department of Health.
May 16, 2019
Funding cut for BearWise program
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is looking in a different direction after funding for the BearWise program was cut out of the new state budget for the fiscal year that begins in July.
May 16, 2019
Ferry service now up and running
The Pensacola Bay Cruises ferry service is set to sail into the peak season and Joe Asebedo, the general manager of Hornblower Maritime Services, which runs the ferries for Gulf Islands National Seashore, is hopeful to see the bulk of its business between May 17 and Aug. 15.
May 16, 2019
Fired United Way chief admits fraud
Guy Thompson’s long career of leadership in community sharing turned to shame when he pleaded guilty to 23 counts of embezzling money from Santa Rosa’s now-defunct United Way chapter and evading taxes on his illegal income.
May 16, 2019
Cellular Nerd temp location receives county OK
Driving down U.S. Highway 98 in the Heart of Navarre a new popular site has begun to spring up: mobile businesses.
May 16, 2019
Pre-trial Release Program saves county $1.8 million
The Santa Rosa County Pre-trial Release Program resulted in an estimated net savings of $1,866,408 for the county in 2018, according to Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Donald Spencer.
May 16, 2019
How Thompson looted United Way
Hubris and a lack of financial oversight are at the center of how junior college dropout Guy Thompson fooled dozens of high-profile community leaders in stealing $652,000 over seven years from the United Way of Santa Rosa County.
May 16, 2019
Holley Navarre Water sets sights on future
After calls for expanded fire hydrant availability last month, the Holley Navarre Water System (HNWS) board of directors decided to create long-term goals.
May 16, 2019
Navarre Beach Fire increases ranking, lowers insurance costs
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue announced an upgrade in its fire protection ranking last week that could mean cheaper property insurance premiums on the beach.