Jan 3, 2019
Legislation to create more opportunities in federal waters
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation to create more opportunities in federal waters for recreational fishing.
Jan 3, 2019
Utility gives Williamson free rein on travel
With a new travel budget equal to the $50,000 a year authorized for the entire Santa Rosa County Commission, new Holley Navarre Water System CEO Rob Williamson doesn’t need pre-approval for out-of-town trips to lobby or for other purposes.
Jan 3, 2019
Williamson’s hands are tied at the water utility
The list of duties that are legally off-limits to the newly minted $100,000-a-year Chief Executive Officer at Holley Navarre Water System keeps growing.
Jan 3, 2019
Wetlands 101
Conversations about development in Santa Rosa County often turn to concerns from neighbors about flooding and the natural waters that flow throughout the county.
Jan 3, 2019
Santa Rosa warned of state’s tight purse strings
We’ll try to help you, but we expect shallow pockets next year.
Jan 3, 2019
Bridge tolls issue goes to court
After years of cautiously circling each other, posturing and trading ultimatums, state officials and the investors who bought bonds to build the Garcon Point Bridge are headed for a legal showdown.
Jan 3, 2019
Baseball secondary to the Blue Wahoos experience
Quint Studer is in his downtown office on a fall afternoon talking about the Double-A baseball franchise he owns.
Jan 3, 2019
Water System approves proposed budget
Holley Navarre Water System’s (HNWS) Board of Directors may have been skating on thin legal ice Dec. 18 as they voted to approve a budget for 2019, possibly in violation of the utility’s bylaws.
Jan 3, 2019
Navarre’s largest brokerage splits from NABOR
Keller Williams Emerald Coast-Navarre, the largest local real estate brokerage by agent count, has announced a partnership with the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR).
Dec 20, 2018
National Seashore reopens beach road
Gulf Islands National Seashore on has reopened the road between Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach following repairs of storm damage.






