UWF teams take first and second place at HR Florida Conference Student Case Competition
October 30, 2023
A University of West Florida graduate team placed first and undergraduate team placed second at the HR Florida Conference Student Case Competition held during the annual HR Florida Leadership Confere…
Bills would create water authority, limit fire fees
October 30, 2023
Last week, Florida Sen. Doug Broxson, Gulf Breeze-R, told Santa Rosa County residents that he will sponsor a bill creating an authority to oversee water-related utilities north of the Yellow River an…
Foreign Air Attachés visit AFSOC
October 30, 2023
Air Force Special Operations Command welcomed Air Attachés from 12 various allied and partner nations to Hurlburt Field, Florida, October 23, 2023.
Attaché tours are a key function of the Departme…
Commissioners approve lease amendment for beach RV Park
October 30, 2023
Late into the special zoning board meeting Thursday night, Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an amendment to Santa Rosa Development’s lease to allow an RV Park on the beach. Commis…
Go Blue, Stay Blue: Fostering a diverse force
October 30, 2023
The decision to raise your right hand and take the Oath of Office can feel like a huge leap of faith. This was the case for U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, who…
Spanevelo plea hearing continued to January 2024
October 30, 2023
The ex-boyfriend of Cassie Carli, the woman who was found in a shallow grave in Springville, Alabama, will have his day in court in January 2024. Marcus Spanevelo, 36, is facing the charge of abuse o…
Smith considers defamation suit against builder Henry
October 30, 2023
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith is expected to file a defamation lawsuit against local builder Edwin Henry after learning Henry bankrolled a campaign mailer in 2022 claiming Smith had been…
Navarre man sentenced to 15 years for pulling gun on bail bondsman
October 30, 2023
Cameron Dain Gillilan, 31, of Navarre, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was ann…
School board approves new health insurance plan, teachers will still see increased premiums
October 30, 2023
The Santa Rosa County school board approved a health insurance program for school district teachers and other employees at a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The health insurance program for 2024…
Water System deadlines audit recommendations at summer 2024
October 30, 2023
The Holley Navarre Water System is looking to rectify past issues with their procedures and policies, as well as mend public trust in the system’s management. To do this, the system’s board of direct…