Oct 15, 2015
Fee Simple Title legislation passes House committee
The House Natural Resources Committee has moved forward legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla. to allow Santa Rosa Island leaseholders to attain fee simple title to their property. H.R. 1452 would authorize Escambia County to convey certain property on Santa Rosa Island. It would also streamline the management of the island by conveying land that currently lies in the jurisdictional boundaries of Santa Rosa County, but is owned by Escambia County, to Santa Rosa County.
Oct 15, 2015
Commissioner Cole fined $500 for Sunshine violation
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Robert A. “Bob” Cole has been ordered to pay a $500 fine after he entered a plea of no contest to one count of a noncriminal violation of the Florida Sunshine Law. According to a release issued by the State Attorney’s office, Walton County Judge David Green imposed the maximum fine allowed under Florida law. Green heard the case because all Santa Rosa County judges recused themselves.
Oct 15, 2015
Work-release center could open soon
A new work-release center approved by the Santa Rosa County Commission could open within a few weeks to house inmates who are already in the jail for minor offenses, Sheriff Wendell Hall said.
Oct 15, 2015
2 Tom Thumb employees arrested
Two employees of Tom Thumb Stores were arrested Thursday afternoon Oct. 8 as suspects in an employee-related theft over the last several weeks while employees at the store.
Oct 8, 2015
New work release program gains support
Up to 120 people convicted of minor crimes in Santa Rosa County would be housed in a new work release center to be located in a former juvenile detention center in Milton, Sheriff Wendell Hall proposed Monday.
Oct 8, 2015
Jayer Williamson will seek State Representative Dist. 3 seat in 2018
In a statement released Oct. 1, Jayer Williamson announced that he will not seek re-election for his county commission seat, but instead will seek the District 3 State Representative seat in 2018.
Oct 8, 2015
Santa Rosa faces an inevitable tax increase
Additional taxes for Santa Rosa County residents are almost certain, but when is isn’t.
Oct 8, 2015
Gulf Breeze brushes off criticism of utility surcharge
Brushing off criticism from group of about 20 Tiger Point area residents Monday night, the Gulf Breeze City Council stuck with its previous decision to raise South Santa Rosa Utility rates for customers living outside the municipality’s border.
Oct 8, 2015
Santa Rosa County candidates for office deadlines
It’s that time for those thinking about running for office to submit necessary paperwork to declare their candidacy.
Oct 8, 2015
Raiders Homecoming Court
The 2015 Navarre High School Homecoming Court featured a total of 24 candidates, including 12 from the senior class.