Santa Rosa budget to rise 5 percent
In a Tuesday night meeting notable mainly for its brevity and levity, Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve a budget increase of about 5 percent to $175.3 million for fiscal 2018-2019.
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Gulf Breeze race for mayor ramping up
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The first two candidates for mayor in the City of Gulf Breeze in a decade to actually put up yard signs and knock on doors have already spent many times the $1 a year that the job pays, and their campaigns are just now gearing up.
Pensacola bridge builder also faces Orlando cracks
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Another Skanska USA bridge in progress, another span dealing with cracks in new concrete construction.
Navarre Post Office adds new routes
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It is no secret that Navarre’s population continues to grow, and that means public services are under increasing pressure.
Fire tax rate hike clears final hurdle
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The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved increases Sept. 11 for several Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) for fire districts throughout the county, including Navarre Beach Fire Rescue.
Long makes history in County Commission bid
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For the first time in Santa Rosa County history, an African-American will be on the general election ballot for a county post. Kris Long of Milton is running for the District 2 County Commission seat under no party affiliation.
Unassuming hero helps deputy escape overturned car
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It was a Friday to remember for Santa Rosa County Deputy Stephen Clark.
BearWise grant to secure restaurant dumpsters
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South Santa Rosa County has been selected for a $58,000 grant to prevent bears from getting into local restaurant trash cans.
Raiders overwhelmed by Niceville
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Navarre’s volleyball team has been in every match it has played. The Raiders traveled to Niceville on Sep 6 to take on the Eagles, hoping the trend of playing close matches continued. However, the Eagles had other ideas. Using their height advantage and powerful net play, the Eagles dominated the match and won in three games.
Offensive line grows up in win over Bulldogs
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Only one starter returned for Navarre’s offensive line this season. Youth and inexperience can be challenging to overcome, especially against a contender like Crestview, which has strength, size and experience.