Santa Rosa County Commissioners today are expected to pass a resolution formally acknowledging a “conflict” with the City of Gulf Breeze over failed promises the municipality made regarding improvements to Tiger Point Golf Course.
One man drowned and four others were sent to the hospital after lifeguards and Navarre Beach firefighters pulled eight people from a rip current June 17.
Time may heal all wounds, but in the case of stroke survivors, the key to better recovery is to spend more time in an intensive physical therapy program, according to a University of Florida health study.
The Florida Department of Health urges all residents and visitors to “drain and cover” to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water so eliminating those water sources will prevent them from multiplying. Reducing the contact your family has with mosquitoes can reduce the chance of illness.
The State Department of Health May 11 issued an emergency license suspension for a former Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart pharmacist who last year was arrested on charges related to stealing pills, forging prescriptions and fraudulently billing an insurance company.
Despite District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson’s surprise move to suspend county funds for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, planned construction will continue.
Despite Navarre Beach renourishment’s top ranking in several local RESTORE funding categories, it’s not likely that Santa Rosa County will fund the proposal’s full $1 million request from that pot of money.
After months of turmoil between county officials and the Tourist Development Council (TDC), Commissioner Rob Williamson wants to revisit the ordinance that established the TDC, and some members are concerned he’s trying to redefine their roles.
Last weekend’s beach conditions proved to be dangerous when the Navarre Beach Volunteer Fire Department had to rescue two lifeguards caught in a rip current while rescuing a swimmer.
