Aug 29, 2013
Septic systems contributing to flooding issues
Will Arnett has been even busier than usual lately. In addition to the typical daily septic tank work, the owner of Arnett Septic in Navarre has also been pumping out ditches that are clogged with muck and full of water.
Aug 29, 2013
No quick fix for HBTS drainage issues
Frustrated by the county’s response to drainage-related flooding issues in Holley By The Sea (HBTS), residents of the massive subdivision drove to Milton last Thursday to attend Santa Rosa County’s annual flood mitigation meeting at which the county’s flood plan is reviewed with respect to flooding incidents.
Aug 29, 2013
Aerial detection of marijuana lands Navarre man in jail
A Navarre man was arrested last Thursday after an aerial investigation found a grow site of 51 marijuana plants behind his residence on Segura Street, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Aug 29, 2013
Negotiations underway, but Pier vote still under fire
The system used to select the management contract for the Navarre Fishing Pier has caused quite a stir since county commissioners made their choice via matrix ranking last Monday.
Aug 22, 2013
Vivi loses eye, but keeps sight
Viviana Vixen “Vivi” loves belly rubs, barking at strangers and running crazy in the back yard, like most other small dogs. She loves curling up in a lap or stretching out on the couch just as much as the next pup. And, she has a mellow temperament and a roll-with-the-punches attitude – which is probably why she’s had no problem with the one thing that separates her from a majority of other dogs.
Aug 22, 2013
Panther sightings website indicates growing population
A website launched a year ago has logged hundreds of reported sightings of Florida panthers across the state, while also clearing up some confusion with other wild animals.
Aug 22, 2013
FWC mulls changes to deer hunting in NW Florida
Changes to deer hunting in Northwest Florida could be on the horizon, as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering altering regulations for the 2014-15 hunting season.
Aug 22, 2013
Griffin takes up post as 823rd RED HORSE commander
HURLBURT FIELD – Airmen, family and friends of 823rd RED HORSE gathered on August 6 to witness the squadron’s assumption of command ceremony at the RED HORSE compound on Hurlburt Field.
Aug 22, 2013
Service provides rides to VA clinic for veterans
There’s good news for veterans who live in Santa Rosa County and need transportation to and from the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola. A free shuttle service called Vets to VA is providing for veterans who do not have the means to get back and forth to medical appointments with transportation. The new service is a revision of a former community-based program which ended several years ago because of a lack of funding.
Aug 22, 2013
Florida boy fights rare infection caused by amoeba
LABELLE — Health officials in Florida said last week that a 12-year-old boy is fighting a rare and deadly infection that is attacking his brain.