Gulf Power won’t rule out nuclear plant; law limits rate increases
“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.
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School board members assigned homework
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
Santa Rosa School Board district administrator David Johnson turned the tables on elected school board members, assigning them homework at a workshop held June 13. Johnson, who serves as the Director of Alternative Education and Continuous Improvement, is working to improve the district’s vision and purpose. Johnson stated the district needs to create a document that coordinates work in a more systematic fashion.
Eco-friendly beach restaurant to open this summer
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
The first ever “green” restaurant on Pensacola Beach will be opening this summer, and is ironically named Red Fish Blue Fish. The restaurant is currently under construction near the Soundside Market on Via de Luna Drive. The property management company Innisfree Hotels owns the restaurant. CEO Julian MacQueen also owns and operates the Hilton and Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach, as well as other properties across the southeast.
Election staff reaches out to voters of stolen ballots
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Knocking on the doors of voters is usually a task undertaken by politicians, not the county’s Supervisor of Elections, but that is exactly what Santa Rosa’s Tappie Villane found herself doing the night before the June 11 general election for the House District 2 race to replace the late Rep. Clay Ford.
Property tax revenue up slightly
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Santa Rosa Commissioners are gearing up for what is expected to be a contentious budgeting process. Although there was a glimmer of good news brought forth by the 1.04 percent increase estimated for property tax revenues — the first time there has not been a decline since the 2006-2007fiscal year — there is not enough projected revenue to meet budget requests from constitutional officers, such as the Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Here’s Looking At You Nancy and Buzz Brown
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Pensacola native, Nancy Brown, 83, is a brat. Well, she can be smart-alecky, but I meant to say Navy Brat.
Developer of Heritage Oaks tangles with Holley community’s roots
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A popular road used as a cut-through in Holley has been closed, and playing a role in the blame are issues of safety, flooding, the preservation of trees and a potential development.
Stamp Out Hunger: carriers to collect food
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.
Santa Rosa and Escambia counties’ letter carriers will participate in the 21st annual Stamp out Hunger food drive on May 11.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Santa Rosa Medical Center Fun Fest weekend starts tomorrow, Friday, April 26. You will see a full schedule of events in the middle of this section. There will be arts and crafts vendors, a children’s area with lot of inflatables and a lot of entertainer including Robert Wayne and Erik Paslay. Navarre Press will have a booth there the entire weekend so if you want to see us, please stop by and if you don’t want to see us, we will always be happy to see you.
Navy Federal Credit Union to create 1,500 new jobs, invest $200 million in capital
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Governor Rick Scott joined Pensacola and Escambia County officials April 3 in announcing the Navy Federal Credit Union plans to create 1,500 new jobs and invest $200 million in capital in the Northwest Florida region.