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.
Oct 8, 2015
Nine candidates make cut for top county job
Nine candidates to succeed Santa Rosa County Administrator Hunter Walker when he plans to retire at the end of the year have made the first cut by a selection panel.
Oct 8, 2015
Navarre Chamber hires new CEO
Members of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Selection Committee have chosen Navarre resident Judy Morehead as its next CEO. According to her resume, Morehead has worked on numerous boards of directors throughout her career and has extensive experience with nonprofit organizations.
Oct 8, 2015
Gulf Coast Cable to add jobs
In its third expansion during the past seven years, Gulf Coast Cable LLC plans to open a new warehouse in Santa Rosa Industrial park and add 110 jobs over the next two years, 25 of them within 90 days.
Oct 8, 2015
Holley-Navarre Fire District commissioner resigns
At the Oct. 5 Holley-Navarre Fire District Board Meeting, fire commissioner William Painter resigned his position effective immediately. He read a statement to the board members: “After much consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to resign my position with the Holley-Navarre Fire District effective immediately.” The commissioners, though seemingly surprised by the move, thanked Painter for his time on the board and his contributions to the fire district. Without any further explanation, Painter excused himself from the meeting.