Apr 16, 2015
Florida Department Of Health takes action to prevent sexual assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Florida Department of Health is making strides to protect the safety of all Floridians. The department’s Sexual Violence Prevention Program contracts with organizations throughout the state to provide sexual violence prevention education, special projects and social norms campaigns.
Apr 16, 2015
Boardwalk and boat/RV storage headed to Navarre
The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board April 9 approved several requests for the Navarre area, including a variance to allow a waterfront retail boardwalk on Santa Rosa Sound.
Apr 16, 2015
Senate seeks one-strike rule in youth sports
Navarre Youth Sports Association baseball commissioner Darrin Thomas understands what the Florida Senate is trying to accomplish with a bill that would impact youth coaches in 12-and-under leagues.
Apr 16, 2015
Transportation planners present $923 million regional improvement plan
The West Florida Regional Planning Council April 8 released a draft of the region’s five-year transportation improvement plan, which includes projects totaling $923 million.
Apr 16, 2015
Frustration growing over “sign pollution”
Larry Sims, a resident of Navarre Beach, recently took an inventory of signage on both Navarre and Pensacola beaches.
Apr 16, 2015
Deputy recovers following sword attack
A Santa Rosa deputy is recovering from surgeries after he was attacked by a man with what police described as a 5-foot sword on April 9.
Apr 16, 2015
56 projects compete for $4.3 million
Santa Rosa County is expecting roughly $4.3 million in its first direct allotment of RESTORE funding resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Apr 16, 2015
Off-roading comes to Milton
The grand opening of the Clear Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Trails at Blackwater River State Forest is set for 8 a.m. Saturday.
Apr 16, 2015
536 local child abuse cases reported since Jan. 1
Santa Rosa County Commissioners April 9 presented a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to the board of Santa Rosa Kids’ House, a local organization aimed to help abused and neglected children.
Apr 16, 2015
Two applicants seek military affairs contract
Two consultants applied to provide Santa Rosa County’s military affairs consulting services by the April 7 deadline.