Stories by Ben Johnson
Stories by Ben Johnson
Milton Riverwalk Park discussions continue
With the Board of County Commissioners and Santa Rosa Tourist Development Council behind the City of Milton’s vision, a new Milton Riverwalk Park may begin.
UPDATED: BOCC cancels Adams Sanitation hearing
After Adams Sanitation appealed its denied permit to collect waste in South Santa Rosa, a quasi-judicial hearing was scheduled for Sept. 9, but the interim county administrator has informed Adams’ legal counsel that the hearing has been canceled.
County attorney agrees to continue in interim capacity
After county attorney Greg Stewart notified the Board of County Commissioners in late July that his law firm’s final day in an interim capacity would be Aug. 31, the commissioners voted to continue with their legal services until a new attorney is appointed.
UPDATED: Waste Pro requests injunction against Adams Sanitation
Waste Pro of Florida has filed a lawsuit for injunctive relief and damages amid Adams Sanitation nearing, unapproved service date of Oct. 1.
Eglin effluent discharge project nears completion
After planning that was years in the making, design for Phase I of the four-phase South Santa Rosa Eglin effluent discharge and beneficial reuse project is nearly complete.
Commission formally installs new (temporary) county leaders
DeVann Cook was officially appointed Interim County Administrator with no discussion at Tuesday’s Board of County Commission meeting.
Commissioners question HNWS transparency
With the South Santa Rosa Eglin effluent discharge and beneficial reuse project underway, questions regarding the Holley-Navarre Water System’s transparency have surfaced among the Board of County Commissioners.
Rewritten land development code leaves out clearcutting measures
After hundreds of man-hours put into rewriting the Santa Rosa Land Development Code, the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the code as written, which does not include one key aspect that residents have pushed for.
New county attorney prospect named, contract negotiations to begin
Since Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson announced their resignation, the BOCC have been looking for a replacement for the firm. District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker provided a possible solution during Thursday’s BOCC work session, since only one other law firm has reached out.
Impact fees to be refunded following judge’s decision
A summary judgment hearing is scheduled to finalize a decision regarding the Santa Rosa County impact fees that were deemed an “unconstitutional tax” on July 28.

















