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County losing money on hybrid, electric cars with new gas tax

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

The Santa Rosa County BOCC recently raised the tax on a gallon of gas. It was raised because of the dwindling road tax revenue. The dwindling road tax revenue is a product of some vehicles using less gas because newer vehicles are getting better mandated fuel mileage. Some vehicles accomplish this by being a hybrid (gas & electric) and others do it by being totally electric. So this gas tax is being unfairly collected from the gas only vehicles. The tax is for road improvements. Don’t hybrids and electric vehicles use these same roads? Are not these same vehicles bought and owned by the more affluent of the county’s populous?

UWF receives historic $5 million gift

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

The University of West Florida received the largest gift from a living donor in its history on Jan. 19. Longtime supporter Harold E. ‘Hal’ Marcus allocated $5 million to the College of Science and Engineering. The college will be named the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering in his honor, marking it the university’s first named college.

Santa Rosa Mall makeover planned

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

The real estate management company that operates Santa Rosa Mall is planning an exterior facelift, new restaurants, redesigned retail space and the addition of residential development on a 10-acre parcel within the property’s footprint.

County hires new Public Information Officer

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

Brandi Whitehurst was approved to be the new public information officer for the county at the Jan. 14 Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.  The PIO is responsible for promoting awareness of the county’s mission, programs, policies and initiatives to residents of the county and the media.  Whitehurst’s employment began Jan. 19.

Beach leaseholders approve fire tax increase

Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Community.

The Navarre Beach Leaseholders approved an increase in the amount of commercial property taxes for fire protection at their monthly meeting Saturday. The current commercial rate is $900 for up to 10,000 square feet and $3,600 for more than 10,000 square feet.  The new rate for commercial is $900 for the first 10,000 square feet and .14 cents for every square foot over 10,000 square feet.

Garden Club enhances Sheriff’s Office substation

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

On Jan. 15, despite the cold temperatures, the Navarre Garden Club donated several trees to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office District 2, Navarre substation on High School Boulevard in honor of Arbor Day.  The trees were donated and planted to show appreciation to the Sheriff’s Office.

Hall receives Legend’s Award at banquet

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.

On Jan. 15, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards and Installation Banquet at the Soundside at Hurlburt Field to honor outstanding members and install a new board of directors.  The new Chamber President and CEO, Judy Morehead was the evening’s emcee.

Tough Mudder’s grant money reduced

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

The state grant funding sought by Santa Rosa County to promote Tough Mudder Inc.’s military-style endurance event in April will be limited to about one-third of the requested $30,000.

The legacy of “The Turtle Lady”

Written by Gail Acosta on . Posted in Beach.

Gigi Naggatz was affectionately known as “The Turtle Lady” on Navarre Beach and she was a leading volunteer and conservationist who worked tirelessly for the sea turtles.  She passed away Jan. 5 after a years-long battle with cancer.  While she will be greatly missed by many, her spirit will live on through the many volunteers that carry on her mission on Navarre Beach. 

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