Sheriff: Four south-end massage parlors offering customers something ‘extra’
October 25, 2021
An undercover officer who went into four local massage parlors was offered more than a just a massage at all of them, according to Santa Rosa Sheriff Bob Johnson.
Heavy rain, failing infrastructure challenge county
October 6, 2021
County officials closed a section of East Bay Boulevard Monday night after a part of the roadway began to sink. Temporary repairs Tuesday allowed it to be reopened, but future work will be needed.
Portion of East Bay Boulevard sinking, closed until further notice
October 4, 2021
East Bay Boulevard is closed at 6244 until further notice due to the road being compromised.
“The road is sinking in that location,” said Santa Rosa County Public Information Officer Sarah Whitfi…
UPDATE: Navarre under flash flood warning, more heavy rain expected
October 4, 2021
About 2 to 4 inches of rain have already fallen across southern Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties and an additional 1-inches is possible, according to the National Weather Service’s flash flood warni…
Group gathers to find voice, be heard
September 3, 2021
Just over 100 people showed up Friday night at a “Reclaim Santa Rosa” rally at Southern Raceway featuring – among other speakers – District 3 Commissioner James Calkins.
UPDATED: BOCC cancels Adams Sanitation hearing
August 30, 2021
After Adams Sanitation appealed its denied permit to collect waste in South Santa Rosa, a quasi-judicial hearing was scheduled for Sept. 9, but the interim county administrator has informed Adams’ le…
Rewritten land development code leaves out clearcutting measures
August 20, 2021
After hundreds of man-hours put into rewriting the Santa Rosa Land Development Code, the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the code as written, which does not include one key aspect that…
Here’s what we can expect from Tropical Storm Fred
August 15, 2021
Tropical Storm Fred’s track has nudged to the east overnight, which means landfall is likely between Panama City and Walton County. That track, if it holds true throughout Monday, reduces impacts in…
Sea turtle nest disturbed by beachgoers overnight
August 12, 2021
An active sea turtle nest near 37B on Navarre Beach was disturbed by human activity overnight, causing concern among local wildlife experts.
Tropical Storm Claudette forms, brings drenching rains
June 19, 2021
Tropical Storm Claudette formed overnight bringing drenching rains to Northwest Florida. Some flooding is expected. Stay home and stay safe until she blows through.