Dec 1, 2016
Landfill tipping fees going up in January
An annual increase in Class I and Class III Tipping Fees at the Central Landfill is being moved ahead by one quarter. Rather than an April increase, garbage collection companies will see an increase in January.
Dec 1, 2016
Man arrested on sexual assault of a child
Former Navarre resident Joseph Michael Mullikin, 30, is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 nearly 16 months ago, according to Sheriff’s reports. Officials say he was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 22, held on $1 million bond in the Santa Rosa County Jail.
Dec 1, 2016
Deputies describe how they spent Thanksgiving night
Two police officers are being credited with rescuing a Navarre woman in a Thanksgiving night fire.
Dec 1, 2016
Amtrak service close to becoming reality again
Amtrak passenger service is becoming a reality again along the Gulf Coast as support for the idea picks up steam. Santa Rosa County is among the latest counties to provide a resolution of support to bring the popular rail service back to the region, along with Pensacola and Crestview.
Dec 1, 2016
Car burglaries up in Navarre
Several cars were burglarized in the past week in the Navarre area, according to Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Rich Aloy.
Dec 1, 2016
Road paving underway in Santa Rosa County
Road resurfacing work is underway in District 4 of Santa Rosa County and the total cost of the 10 roads being worked on is estimated to be $229,200 of the $1.5 million set aside for the five districts.
Nov 24, 2016
Ballroom dancing offers ample health benefits
Susan Czekanski remembers the first time she walked into the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Fort Walton Beach. She almost walked right back out.
Nov 24, 2016
Thanksgiving hunting tradition provides wide range of benefits
Thanksgiving Day isn’t just about turkey for many. Deer hunting is also popular in Florida, with hunters hitting the great outdoors throughout the holiday weekend now that deer season is underway.
Nov 24, 2016
AFSOC Order of the Sword recipient
Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, former commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, became the 10th person to receive AFSOC’s Order of the Sword in an official ceremony here, Nov. 18.
Nov 24, 2016