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Property Appraiser: $8.1 million in flood damage

Written by Staff Reporters on May 8, 2014. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown announced May 6 that his staff had inspected nearly 500 homes and businesses that have been affected by flooding with an estimated $8.1 million in damage. Brown noted the estimates do not include cars or personal belongings.

Boston emotional for local runners

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Community.

Paul and Cynthia Villanova from Navarre headed to the Boston Marathon this year to raise money for a charity that helps people with developmental disabilities. Paul had run Boston twice before. Cynthia had not run Boston before but grew up in a town that is on the race route. They entered the race with different perspectives but agreed it was emotional for runners and spectators alike.

Signs of the season

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in News.

It’s not hard to tell 2014 is an election year. Candidate signs are popping up in yards and businesses throughout the county. Some of those signs are placed in unauthorized locations, such as medians or right of ways.

Gov. Scott seeks more fishing days in federal waters

Written by Staff Reporters on April 24, 2014. Posted in News.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved April 16 a 52-day recreational red snapper season in state waters beginning May 24. The next day, Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the agency to provide additional fishing opportunities in federal waters.

Student arrested for taking gun to school

Written by Staff Reporters on April 24, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

A 16-year-old Navarre High School student was arrested April 17 for having a loaded gun at school. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Joshua Neal Patton was arrested around 10 a.m. and charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds, a third degree felony.

Family Dollar to close stores

Written by Associated Press on April 17, 2014. Posted in Business.

New York (AP) – Dollar stores are feeling the pinch from mounting financial pressures on low-income shoppers.

Start of reef expansion unknown

Written by Staff Reporters on April 17, 2014. Posted in Beach.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers April 8 approved the final permit necessary for an expansion of the Navarre Beach Gulfside snorkeling reef, but project proponents say there is no timeline yet for getting it started.

House committee approves guns in schools

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Education.

The Florida House Justice Appropriations Committee last week approved a bill giving schools the option to appoint former or current law enforcement or military personnel with proper training to carry firearms on school campuses. The committee’s 8 to 4 vote showed a clear divide between those who believe having armed personnel in schools will increase safety and others who fear the presence of firearms could lead to more school violence.

Melvin and Cole debate issues

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in News.

Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Jim Melvin and Commissioner Bob Cole, both Republicans, are vying for the District 2 seat against Wallis Mahute, an independent candidate. Melvin and Cole faced off April 3 in Milton at a debate hosted by the Central Republican Club.

First candidate enters fire commission race

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in News.

A former firefighter with 20 years of experience is the first to file paperwork with the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Election’s Office seeking a seat on the Holley-Navarre Fire District Commission. Doug Schumpert is seeking election to for seat three, which is currently held by Fire Commissioner Nancy Morgan.