Jul 17, 2024
Florida State Parks Foundation, companies collaborate to provide e-bikes for Florida State Parks Rangers
The Florida State Parks Foundation, Cannondale Bicycle Corporation and REI Co-op’s Winter Park Store recently announced a collaboration to provide Cannondale e-bikes for use by Florida State Parks rangers during a press conference at Lake Louisa State Park.
Jul 16, 2024
Water System reviews Capital funding ahead of budgeting
Holley Navarre Water System has several large-scale projects it’s taking on in the next few years. To pay for these projects, the water system has taken out a $19.5 million loan from Ameris Bank.
Jul 16, 2024
Proportion-Air holds grand opening for new R&D facility
Electro-pneumatic pressure regulation and flow control manufacturer Proportion-Air recently celebrated the completion of its new facility in Gulf Breeze with a grand opening event last month.
Jul 15, 2024
Santa Rosa County to dedicate new military flags at Admin building
The public is invited to join the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for a flag dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 in front of the county administration office, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton.
Jul 15, 2024
Ag commissioner cracks down on hemp companies for marketing to children
Two hemp companies operating in Florida have been dealt a blow thanks to enforcement actions taken by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. On July 11, the state Department of Agriculture announced that Just Brands, LLC and High Roller Private Label, LLC violated state statute against the selling and manufacturing of hemp products attractive to children and were subsequently banned from selling certain products for multiple years.
Jul 15, 2024
Homes for sale in Navarre on the rise, but sales falling
The number of single-family homes for sale in Navarre continues to rise, but the number of homes sold continues to fall, according to numbers from FloridaRealtors and SunStats.
Jul 12, 2024
Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations
Santa Rosa County Commissioners Ray Eddington and Kerry Smith have recently achieved designations for a commissioner leadership program. Eddington, who represents District 4 (Holley, Navarre, and Navarre Beach), received the Advanced County Commissioner Level I designation.
Jul 12, 2024
Navarre growth spurs on creation of new water tower
Driving along Highway 98, you might see a tall object resembling a bird bath sticking above the tree line near the intersection with Highway 87 S.
Jul 11, 2024
Navarre Beach Junior Lifeguards program’s fourth year sees biggest turnout yet
The Navarre Beach Lifeguards recently celebrated the end of the fourth year of the Junior Lifeguard program. Throughout this summer, the Junior Lifeguard program saw 90 people, ages nine to 15, come to the beach for lessons on water safety, surfing skills and first aid.
Jul 11, 2024
Veterans Treatment Court to provide ‘second chance’
Santa Rosa County has been approved for its own Veterans Treatment Court, a program with the mission of keeping veterans out of jail by providing one-on-one mentors and resources that help with issues such as mental health and substance abuse.