Beach to Woodlands tour returns for 19th year
The Beaches to Woodlands Tour, a series of family-friendly fall festivities in Santa Rosa County, is back for its 19th year.
It begins in September and runs through November.Search Results for “santa rosa county”
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
We are excited for the fun of the Beaches to Woodlands tour to begin as they celebrate their 19th anniversary of connecting north and south Santa Rosa County with events.
We hope you will take part in the fun and venture up to the north end of the county for some adventure there as well. There is an outline of events with dates in this issue.
Saturday recount to decide BoCC District 2 winner
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in News.
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Colten Wright, left, and County Judge Tony Giraud review “cured” ballots during the Canvassing Board’s meeting Thursday.
District One Medical Examiner’s Office facility plans held up by funding concerns
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
Escambia County is holding up progress on the District One Medical Examiner’s Office relocation to Santa Rosa County, according to Santa Rosa County’s attorney.
Of the counties – Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties – in the District One coverage area, Escambia, which has opposed moving the office to Santa Rosa County, has been noted as a holdout on approving funding to allow for the construction of the new office.‘All Lives Matter’ abortion ordinance fails
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in News.
After more than 90 minutes of often tense – and sometimes angry – debate, Commissioner James Calkins’ motion to approve his proposed “All Lives Matter” ordinance banning abortion clinics in Santa Rosa County died without a second.
Instead, the commission unanimously approved Sam Parker’s motion to ask staff to study developing a Land Development Code amendment prohibiting abortion.Navarre man, 12 others arrested during undercover operation
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Crime, News.
Over a three day period, the major crimes unit in the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office caught 13 men, who were trying to solicit minors through social media.
The 13 men are Anthony Martinez of Pace, Michael Preston of Navarre, Bryan Mejia of Pensacola, Terry Deer of Fairhope, Ala., Trevon Mitchell of Pensacola, Zachary Frantz of Pace, Joshua Prows of Milton, Jose Leonardo-Ramirez of Pensacola, Tristan Thrower of Pensacola, James Lee Ray of Pensacola, Andrew Walters of Gulf Shores, Ala., Eric Menchaca of DeFuniak Springs, and Patrick Bradt of Crestview.
Navarre principals share thoughts on new school year
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.
School administrators from across Santa Rosa County were busy at work before school opened Aug. 10.
Prior to the school year, school administrators were engaged in hiring new personnel, enrolling new students, creating master schedules, breaking down assessment data from the previous year and collaborating with other administrators from different schools.
High levels of bacteria found in water near Navarre Park
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Navarre residents and visitors are being advised to stay out of the water near Navarre Park West.
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for the Navarre Park West area. The health department advises against any water-related activities at this location due to the potential for high bacteria levels.
Recycling services suspended while ECUA repairs facility
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Recycling services in Santa Rosa County continue to be temporarily suspended. The Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has temporarily closed due to equipment malfunctions and supply chain issues related to repair parts. As a result, the MRF will not be able to receive recycling materials until further notice. Due to the temporary closure of the MRF, Waste Pro (franchised waste hauler for the county) recycling services will continue to be suspended until the facility reopens.
Brooks East request for commercial use fails
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in News.
Brooks East developers still can build 85 homes on a 23-acre parcel between U.S. Highway 98 and Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre, but the Santa Rosa County Commission squashed plans for commercial development in a 2-acre strip along the highway.