Jul 9, 2015
Impares waters
Santa Rosa Sound is always bubbling with activity, including swimming, kayaking, jet skiing or fishing. So it may come as a surprise to some that the Sound does not meet water quality standards set forth by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Jul 9, 2015
$50K grant awarded for Navarre Park
Santa Rosa County was awarded a $50,000 grant for improvements at Navarre Park, and the Navarre Chamber Foundation is providing an additional $5,000 toward the effort.
Jul 9, 2015
Man breaks car window to rescue child
On Saturday, July 11, Santa Rosa County deputies were dispatched to the Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart on U.S. 98 for a complaint of a child locked in a vehicle with the windows closed.
Jul 9, 2015
Brothers face life, 20 years for Navarre burglary
A 21-year-old Pensacola man is facing life in prison after a Santa Rosa County jury convicted him of multiple burglary and gun charges.
Jul 9, 2015
Commission partially reinstates turtle center funding
Santa Rosa County Commissioners July 9 released the remainder of a $165,000 allocation toward the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, following Commissioner Rob Williamson’s June 11 suspension of the group’s county funding.
Jul 9, 2015
Rob Williamson hosts listening tour
District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson is hosting a county-wide listening tour now through early August. Residents are encouraged to attend one of five meetings scheduled in each voting district to discuss issues that impact their community and the county as a whole:
Jul 2, 2015
Woman admits to throwing kittens out of moving car
A Navarre woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after admitting to throwing kittens out of her moving vehicle.
Jul 2, 2015
County hire provokes ire
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office recently named county student worker Al Wilson as the replacement for former full-time employee Susan Poggione.
Jul 2, 2015
Fire destroys boat, pick-up truck
Firefighters responded to a report of a “loud pop” at 1856 Cowen Road, an electrical supply company located in an industrial park off of Gulf Breeze Parkway, at 1:42 p.m. Monday.
Jul 2, 2015
Advanced medical alert systems now offer GPS, fall detection
The choices are numerous. Medical alert systems have advanced far beyond the basic pendants that enable a loved one to summon assistance.