County to improve drainage on Venetian Way, Coronado Drive
Construction for the Venetian Way and Coronado Drive drainage improvement project in Gulf Breeze began Monday. The project includes improved stormwater systems and construction of an outfall canal to improve the conveyance of stormwater.
Texas woman falls from moving vehicle, dies
A Texas woman is dead after falling off a vehicle on the Navarre Beach Bridge. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Jeanette Martinez, age 38 of Houston and Amber Morin, also of Houston, were riding on the outside of a 2011 Nissan Armada driven by Martinez’s husband, Pedro Martinez, Jr. Jeanette fell from the vehicle and landed in the roadway.
County considers legalizing mini pigs
Pigs could be coming to subdivisions of Santa Rosa County under a proposed Land Development Code amendment set to be heard next month.
Historic Medal of Honor
For the first time since the Vietnam War, an airman will receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice.
Republicans Gaetz, Jordan, DeSantis rally in Navarre
Three Republican congressmen known for making national headlines delivered their stump speeches in Navarre Saturday during their Freedom Tour through Northwest Florida.
Williamson criticized for ‘liking’ vulgar Facebook posts
County Commissioner Rob Williamson faced heat from constituents Monday for ‘liking’ vulgar comments made about Navarre residents on the social media platform Facebook.
15-year-old charged with attempted homicide
A 15-year-old from Jay has been arrested Sunday on attempted homicide charges after he allegedly shot his father and attempted to build a fire bomb.
Gulf Islands hosting public comment period for revised wake zones
Gulf Islands National Seashore will host public comment periods for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for personal watercraft that was released Aug. 3 by the National Park Service.
Nosy new deputies join sheriff’s office
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office welcomed two new deputies to the force last week, and those deputies will be trained for a special mission.
School budget makes for an eternal impasse
The proposed $366 million budget for Santa Rosa County’s public schools in 2018-2019 is ground zero in a labor-management battle between teachers and district Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick that underscores the frustration on both sides.










