Highway collision
August 17, 2017
A three-car accident on U.S. Highway 98 in Navarre Aug. 11 left two vehicles significantly damaged. A white Ford four-door car was stopped at the intersection of Constitution Drive and Highway 98 at…
Fire district assessment ignites citizen concerns
August 17, 2017
Notices for Holley-Navarre Fire District’s non-ad valorem assessments are arriving in mailboxes, and some property owners are expressing concerns about the listed dollar amounts.
Teachers may renew wage battle next year
August 17, 2017
Although Santa Rosa teachers union members are likely to reject a new contract that reduces the size of their raises, the school district can impose the lower amount for one year.
Williamson ends listening tour with District 4 double header
August 17, 2017
District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson wrapped up his third annual countywide listening tour Aug. 10 with dual roundtable meetings at the Santa Rosa County Visitor’s Center.
Firefighters respond to dual lightning strikes
August 17, 2017
A lightning strike near a Holley by the Sea home Aug. 12 carved a path through the front yard and into the side of the house, damaging electrical wiring and threatening to ignite an attic fire.
Sheriff: Current crime statistics reflect population growth
August 17, 2017
Population growth has caused the number of reported crimes in Santa Rosa County since Jan. 1 to be slightly higher when compared to the same period last year, Sheriff Bob Johnson told an audience at…
New Holley by the Sea board holds first week of meetings
August 17, 2017
During its first week of meetings, the new Holley by the Sea homeowner’s association board addressed a variety of topics, including discussion of a proposed $1.35 million renovation of the recreation…
Commissioners move on Holley by the Sea flood control
August 17, 2017
The Board of County Commissioners directed staff Aug. 10 to prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for flood mitigation efforts related to the Holley by the Sea homeowners’ association.
Cyclospora infections up 134 percent nationwide
August 17, 2017
The number of reported Cyclospora infections is up 134 percent nationwide from last year, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Between May 1 and Aug. 2 this…
Astral event of the century
August 17, 2017
“One hundred years ago, 1879, was the last U.S. continental coast to coast total solar eclipse,” said Dr. Wayne Wooten, astronomer and newly retired astronomy professor from Pensacola State College (…