The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility is the first in Fla. and second nationally to be certified for meeting new standards for the elimination of sexual abuse in confinement.
A report released Monday by the National Park Service (NPS) showed nearly 3.9 million visitors enjoyed the Florida sites of Gulf Islands National Seashore in 2012. Further, the report estimates they spent more than $155 million in communities near the park and supported nearly 2,100 local jobs. According to the report most visitor spending supports jobs in the retail, hospitality and entertainment industries.
The Gulf Breeze City Council voted unanimously Monday to begin negotiations for the renovation of the Tiger Point Golf Course Clubhouse and Pro Shop. The city will negotiate a contract with architectural firm Bay Design Associates, Inc. for the design and construction management of the renovation.
Captain Bob Johnson from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office shared welcome news with attendees at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting Friday. “We had a 4.9 percent decrease in Part I crimes in 2013,” he said. “Explaining what crimes are included in Part I can be a little tricky but they are typically considered serious crimes.”
About 30 people attended a meeting of The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre Political Action Committee Feb. 26 and many were ready to roll up their sleeves and get involved by leading or participating in committees. “We can’t do this alone,” said PAC member Laurie Gallup. “That’s why we’re asking each of you to consider participating in one of our committees.”
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported 29-year-old Tonisha Lache Crowell of Fort Walton Beach was taken to the jail in Crestview at about 1 a.m., March 1. She is charged with murder and aggravated child abuse in connection to the death of a newborn.
Locals take the beautiful white sand beaches along the Gulf Coast for granted, but its beauty was not lost on a leading travel magazine. Navarre Beach was one of five beaches listed as “Florida’s Top White Sand Beaches” in the February 2014 issue of Conde’ Nast Traveler.
The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre Political Action Committee is seeking signatures in an effort to show Santa Rosa County commissioners enough support exists to place a nonbinding straw poll on the Aug. 26 primary election ballot. Incorporation supporters approached the commissioners in 2012 making the same request but were turned down.
If the Air Force gets its first choice for operating the F-35 joint strike fighter, then Navarre residents may see more of them in the skies around the area.
