Nov 17, 2016
Finding the root cause to your health symptoms
At the age of 21, Melanie Angelis was diagnosed with a heart condition that doctors told her would have her on painkillers and anti-inflammatories for the rest of her life.
Nov 17, 2016
The pain of discipline or the pain of regret
We are human and the struggle is real. What I mean by that is that as humans, there is always something that we will struggle with. The seriousness of the struggle varies, of course, but unfortunately there will always be some sort of struggle we are facing.
Nov 17, 2016
Wolfe Creek Forest acreage acquired for preservation
The Trust for Public Land today announced that 626 acres of Wolfe Creek Forest has been acquired and added to the Blackwater River State Forest. The acquired property includes frontage on Big Coldwater Creek, which is widely used for kayaking, tubing, and canoeing by community members. It also includes a spring-fed state paddling trail beloved by area paddlers and birdwatchers.
Nov 17, 2016
Navarre Beach developers make their case
Steve and Ann Hering get it: numerous neighbors of their would-be 60-house subdivision on Navarre Beach adamantly oppose the project, in part because the couple owes about $1.4 million in back property taxes.
Nov 17, 2016
Gulf Power delivering lower rates to customers
After several years of careful planning, Gulf Power will be able to deliver lower rates to customers starting in January of 2017.
Nov 17, 2016
Public outcry dooms new affordable housing
Responding to a contentious crowd of Navarre area residents, Santa Rosa commissioners unanimously turned down proposals from out-of-town developers to build two low-income apartment complexes totaling 166 units planned for seniors.
Nov 17, 2016
Commission gives go ahead, Zoning Board says ‘no way’
County commissioners approved a request to amend the lease on a 7-acre Navarre Beach parcel to allow construction of the proposed 66-house Topaz Beach subdivision, but the project hit a snag Thursday night, Nov. 10.
Nov 17, 2016
Commissioner Sam Parker sets sights on infrastructure, industrial parks
Newly sworn-in District 1 County Commissioner Sam Parker said he would work to improve infrastructure and promote business in county industrial parks Tuesday, Nov. 15, during the swearing-in ceremony for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.
Nov 17, 2016
Man gets 15 years for slipping cuffs
A Michigan man was sentenced in Santa Rosa County court Tuesday, Nov. 8 for escaping from police custody using a handcuff key according to the State Attorney’s office.
Nov 17, 2016
Input needed on five year plan
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is looking for citizen input into their tentative five year road work program to consider whether changes to the plan are necessary.