Mar 26, 2015
New water system president pushing big plans for future
During peak summer tourism months, hundreds of thousands of gallons of effluent is discharged daily into Santa Rosa Sound from the Navarre Beach Utilities treatment plant. Daryl Lynchard, president of Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS), has a plan to stop it.
Mar 26, 2015
Islanders must request $250 lease cap
Santa Rosa County Attorney Roy V. Andrews on Monday outlined a plan to implement a new county policy to cap residential beach lease fees at $250. The plan includes a new July 1 deadline extension for some residential lease fees to accommodate the change.
Mar 26, 2015
NHS honor student killed in car crash
Cherylynn Monno, the 16-year-old Navarre girl who was killed in a car accident Sunday night, was a “beautiful, intelligent and outgoing young lady who made a positive impact on this campus,” Navarre High School principal Brian Noack said.
Mar 26, 2015
Deputy sustained serious injuries in crash
A Santa Rosa County deputy was released from the hospital following a March 17 car accident in Suwannee County.
Mar 26, 2015
Commission to vote on island food vendor
Santa Rosa County Commissioners today will decide whether or not to allow vendors on county-owned commercial property on Gulf Boulevard, and some islanders are concerned the move might set a precedent.
Mar 19, 2015
Seif received Silver Star days before crash
Just four days before he was killed in a helicopter crash, Staff Sgt. Andrew Seif was awarded one of the military’s highest honors for heroism, a commendation he earned for his efforts to save a mortally wounded friend in heavy gunfire in Afghanistan.
Mar 19, 2015
State and local officials share their thoughts
Gov. Rick Scott “Today, we are saddened to learn that a Louisiana Army National Guard helicopter carrying seven Marines and four soldiers crashed during a training exercise near Eglin Air Force Base. I reached out to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal … to offer any resources they may need during this tragic time. Florida National Guard […]
Mar 19, 2015
11 killed in helicopter crash
Recovery is still underway in Santa Rosa Sound following a helicopter crash that killed 11 decorated servicemen, including a Silver Medal recipient.
Mar 19, 2015
Adjusting satellites and running nukes, he did it all
Capt. Willard “Bill” Reddel helped usher in the space-age era of satellite communications, but first he had to paint his gray ship white to appease the Nigerian government.
Mar 19, 2015
Couple provides haven for unwanted senior dogs
Gail Roland was attacked by two pit bulls in 2000 while on her rounds as a mail carrier.