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Jul 18, 2023

East Bay Blvd. opening to thru traffic between Bergen Road and Edgewood Drive

East Bay Boulevard will be open by the end of the day (Tuesday, July 18) to thru traffic between Bergren Road and Edgewood Drive in Navarre but will remain an active construction zone. According to assistant county engineer John Studstill, the open cut roadwork requiring the road closure is complete.

Jul 18, 2023

Back to school sales tax holiday starts July 24

Florida’s 2023-2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is almost here! From Monday, July 24, to Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax. A second sales tax exemption period will begin Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, and extend through Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.

Jul 18, 2023

Horse rehabilitation a passion for Milton nonprofit

For Rashelle Stewart, executive director of Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc., helping horses is the ‘mane’ thing. Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting and rehabilitating abused or neglected horses in Santa Rosa County.

Jul 14, 2023

HNWS holds special meeting to address Eglin Project, Impact fees

The Holley Navarre Water System held a special meeting of the board of directors Thursday, July 6, to discuss the Eglin RIBs Project and impact fee solutions for local businesses. The Eglin RIBs Project will be coming back open for bid after HNWS didn’t get what they wanted during the first bidding process.

Jul 14, 2023

NAS Whiting Field to celebrate 80th anniversary

Anyone with access to NAS Whiting Field is invited to a ceremony commemorating the installation’s 80th anniversary beginning at noon Monday, July 17.

Jul 12, 2023

Help wanted: Santa Rosa still hiring staff for 2023-24 school year

Santa Rosa County District Schools have almost 200 vacancies to fill three weeks before teachers return to the classrooms, but district officials aren’t worried – yet.

Jul 12, 2023

‘UNITE: Gulf Coast’ coming to Pensacola next week

Casting Crowns, Tauren Wells, for KING & COUNTRY, and Passion will join evangelist Scott Dawson on stage for UNITE: Gulf Coast beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21-22, at the Pensacola Bay Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. To reserve free tickets or reserve tickets and donate to the UNITE Movement, go to unitesdea.org.

Jul 12, 2023

Farmers Insurance exiting Florida

Tallahassee – The Florida insurance market took a hit Tuesday, as Farmers Insurance said it will end residential, auto and umbrella policies in the state, forcing tens of thousands of customers to look elsewhere for coverage.

Jul 11, 2023

Off the hook: Commission denies intent to change shark fishing restrictions at Navarre Beach

The Santa Rosa County Commission has, and had, no plans to restrict shark fishing on Navarre Beach, according to Chairman Colten Wright. But area anglers are worried that a staff plan to add swimming areas along the 4-mile length of the beach would do just that.

Jul 10, 2023

Nikko Japanese Steakhouse owners blame closing on public reaction to alleged poisoning

A Pace restaurant linked to the nonfatal poisoning of seven people announced Friday that it has closed permanently after being “brutally harassed” by news outlets and social media.
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