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Making a splash: RaceTrac decision prompts wellfield discussion

Written by Staff Reporters on March 14, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

In February, Santa Rosa County commissioners approved letting RaceTrac install underground fuel storage tanks in a wellfield zone that supplies clean drinking water to about 100,000 residents. On Monday, Commissioner Colten Wright, who voted to approve the variance allowing the tanks, proposed updating the wellfield protection ordinance to address issues raised during the RaceTrac debate – including what to do about existing underground tanks in the area.

Calkins, Eddington oppose lowering causeway speed limit

Written by Ken Garner on March 12, 2024. Posted in News.

On Thursday, the Santa Rosa County Commission will vote whether to lower the speed limit on the Navarre Beach Causeway from 35 to 20 miles per hour through Sept. 20 to protect nesting seabirds.

Pace High looks to rename building in honor of longtime secretary

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 11, 2024. Posted in Education, News.

On Dec. 30, 2022, Pace High School unexpectedly lost a valuable long-time staff member and former student. Bridget Hall Head was a member of the first graduating class at Pace High School and an employee at the school for 24 years. Over the last two decades, she served as the principal’s secretary.

Now the principal, Stephen Shell wants to honor her in a permanent way. On March 7, he attended the Santa Rosa County School Board meeting to request a building, currently known as Freedom Hall, be named for Head.

Navarre CERT holds training at Holley Navarre fire station

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 11, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

Navarre’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) held a training session Sunday, March 3, at Holley Navarre Fire District Station 45. The training session was part of a six-session training course to prepare residents of Santa Rosa County for emergencies and how they can help their community.

Sheriff’s Office launches Star Foundation

Written by Staff Reporters on March 8, 2024. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the formation of a new nonprofit organization called the ‘Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Star Foundation,’ which will work to support the agency and charitable organizations throughout the county and first responder communities.

Commission OKs underground fuel tanks in wellfield protection zone

Written by Ken Garner on March 5, 2024. Posted in News.

Trust the science. That was the message shared by Santa Rosa County commissioners who voted last month to allow underground fuel tanks in the county’s water wellfield protection area.

Lower millage rates could hinder first responders

Written by Staff Reporters on February 29, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

“In Santa Rosa County, our sense of safety is a testament to the dedication and hard work of my men and women in uniform and the other First Responders, whose partnerships we greatly appreciate and depend on. Yet, this safety net faces a critical threat—one that originates from unsurmountable growth within our county.

Navarre man arrested for sexually abusing minor

Written by Staff Reporters on February 21, 2024. Posted in Crime, News.

A Navarre man is behind bars after he allegedly sexually abused a girl over a period of several years.

Robert Jason Love, 51, of the 2600 block of Salamanca St., is charged with sexual battery on a minor. The arrest report filed by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office indicates abuse took place between 2009 and 2020.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on February 19, 2024. Posted in Opinion.

Nothing against the American Flag, but Santa Rosa County needs to throw the idea of the largest flag in the state idea as some kind of tourist attraction right out the window and forget that the thought even entered its brain in the first place.

Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen to receive donation of body armor

Written by Staff Reporters on February 15, 2024. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.