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Stories by Ben Johnson

Stories by Ben Johnson

Possible construction firm for Edgewood found

July 12, 2021
During his monthly Zoom meeting, District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech announced that a construction firm bid will be voted on to complete construction on Edgewood Drive.

Report: No impropriety between county, Waste Pro amid allegations

July 9, 2021
With numerous allegations swirling around the Santa Rosa County-Waste Pro contract, a third-party legal investigation found there have not been any improper dealings between county staff and Waste Pro.

Zoning board recommends denial amid potential resident health hazards

July 9, 2021
After a lengthy discussion about rezoning rural residential agriculture land with perturbed Santa Rosa residents, the zoning board obliged the concerned citizens’ request by denying Sterling Fibers’ proposition.

Superintendent, sheriff to discuss Guardian Program implementation

July 8, 2021
Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber announced publicly that, later this month, meetings will occur between the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and school district about possibly implementing the Guardian Program.

Corrected: New ESE deputy director approved by school board

July 8, 2021
Dustin Coleman was approved to serve as the new Santa Rosa County School Deputy Director of Exceptional Student Education and ESE Services by a unanimous vote during Thursday’s School Board meeting.

Navarre Aldi plans inch forward

July 7, 2021
With a brand-new Aldi coming soon to Navarre, unapproved design plans continue to hinder the vertical construction of the discount grocery store.

Tennessee man gets stolen pickup truck stuck on Navarre Beach

July 6, 2021
After a nap and bicycle chase, a Tennessee native was arrested after allegedly getting a stolen truck stuck on Navarre Beach.

New noise ordinance with ‘teeth’ approved

June 30, 2021

Help for citizens concerned about neighborhood noise potentially arrived June 22 when commissioners approved a new ordinance that will help the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office enforce nuisance noise.

The ordinance, which passed 3-1, uses a decibel-based standard to enforce infractions rather than law enforcement determining if a noise is “plainly audible.”

Commissioner makes two false claims

June 25, 2021
District 3 Commissioner James Calkins falsely claimed that Santa Rosa County is the only county in Florida that does not participate in the Guardian Program.

Stormwater infrastructure eligible for American Rescue Plan funding

June 25, 2021
It is entirely possible that, because of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some of Santa Rosa County’s stormwater problems could be fixed. Time will tell.
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