Five things to know: Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners
Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) handled several requests for park funding
Movie theater, shopping complex plans unveiled
Preliminary site plans for a new Navarre shopping complex, to include a movie theater and bookstore, were revealed in county documents released Aug. 2.
Williamson selected for Veterans and Military Services Committee
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson, District 4, has been selected to serve on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Veterans and Military Services Committee.
Parking dispute highlights county right of way dilemma
Tensions regarding the use of parking facilities at the Soundview Plaza shopping center flared again Aug. 23 as patrons of TC’s Front Porch parked in spaces marked for plaza customers only.
Special program offers chance to experience Civil War life at Fort Pickens
Gulf Islands National Seashore is hosting a program exploring the lives of soldiers stationed at Fort Pickens during the Civil War. The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Fort Pickens.
Shoplifter ignores chance to make amends
Retailers lose tens of billions of dollars to shoplifting each year, according to the National Retail Federation, and small businesses are victims just as often as larger retailers.
Bridge cracks will be closely monitored
Engineers who testify in legal cases about construction flaws say the thousands of cracks found in the new Pensacola Bay Bridge probably aren’t serious but should be monitored closely to make sure they aren’t spreading.
Whiting plays critical role in local economy
Federal, state and local government officials came together Monday for a comprehensive update of the impact NAS Whiting Field has on the area economy and a discussion of strategies to protect the base’s mission.
Navarre teen assaulted at community pool
Arias Yamil Halston, 46, of the 8900 block of White Ibis Way was arrested July 27 for alleged sexually battery on a 13-year-old at a pool in Navarre.
Details unclear for new hires in school safety push
Under a state mandate adopted in the aftermath of school shootings, the Santa Rosa School District hired two new administrators to aid in student safety and mental health.











