Suspect arrested on sexual battery charges
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit recently completed an investigation and arrested Brian Keith Simmons Sr.
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TDC committee discusses end to annual tour funding
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A decade ago the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) started the annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour in an effort to create a “shoulder” season to expand tourism past the area’s traditional ending marker, Labor Day. The event started out featuring events along a countywide route during a couple of weekends each October but gradually became a festival lasting the entire month, highlighting Santa Rosa’s arts & culture, heritage and outdoor venues.
Sunshine law hampers RESTORE Act in Florida
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Four states impacted by the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill have already received a draft of the much anticipated RESTORE Act implementation regulations from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Santa Rosa is not among those, and fingers are being pointed at the state’s open government laws.
Florida’s ethanol mandate repealed
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A repeal on the state’s ethanol mandate requiring gas stations to sell blended fuel, or gasoline that is mixed with enthanol, went into effect this week — meaning local stations are now able to sell pure gasoline if they choose.
Gulf Power won’t rule out nuclear plant; law limits rate increases
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“We are neutral. We have no nuclear facilities and have no plans to build any nuclear facilities,” said John Hutchinson, representing Gulf Power Company June 19.
Celebrate July 4 with music, food, fireworks at Navarre Park
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The sights and sounds of freedom will ring through Navarre Park this Thursday as the Concerts in the Park series will continue with a patriotic celebration — as Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year.
High bacteria levels still warranting water advisory at Navarre Park
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The water in the Sound directly behind Navarre Park is still “swim at your own risk” after additional tests last week and again on Monday tested high for bacteria levels, according to the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County.
Navarre Beach, National Seashore moving up the ranks
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Could the secret be getting out? Navarre Beach, historically touted as “Florida’s Best Kept Secret,” recently garnered significant attention and accolades from two of the web’s most popular travel sites.
Raiders Girls’ soccer program loaded with returning talent
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Coach Rob Simon’s toughest task this fall might be choosing his roster. The team only lost two players through graduation, and the Raiders could have as many as 12 seniors returning for tryout in the fall.
Keep pets healthy, cool in summer
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Summer is for relaxing – for pets too. Many pet parents indulge their animal companions with vacations, special meals, hotel stays and trips to the spa. In fact, an estimated $53 billion were spent on pets last year.