Sheriff’s office returns $1 million for county budget
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to return an additional $1 million to offset its increase in the upcoming fiscal year budget, County Administrator Brad Baker told Santa Rosa County Commissioners at a committee meeting Aug. 25.
Three things you need to know ahead of Santa Rosa County Commission meetings
The Santa Rosa County Commission is set to meet this week, with the agenda workshop being held in Tiger Point.
The first of two meetings will be held Aug. 25 at the Tiger Point Community Center at 8:30 a.m., with final approval being held at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Building at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 27.
Sheriff: Man records, yells at voters at Santa Rosa Auditorium
A Navarre man was arrested after allegedly yelling, cussing and recording voters at Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton Tuesday, Aug. 18.
World War II veteran prepares to mark 100th birthday
When Vincent Therrien turned 17, he spent much of that year trying to serve during World War II.
Sign dispute involving Santa Rosa commissioner ends with no police action
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith says that while he removed signs critical of him, he argued the signs were unmarked and sat on public land after a resident reported him to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for theft.
Santa Rosa County voters flip one seat in school board elections
Santa Rosa County voters flipped one seat on the Santa Rosa County School Board during the Florida primary on Aug. 18, with the race over who will hold that seat moving to the November general election.
The Ridge, other local theaters rebrand
The Breeze Cinema 8 in Gulf Breeze, The Ridge Cinema 8 in Pace and Marquis Cinema 10 in Crestview have been under the ownership of the Offerdahl family since their inception.
Their company, which operates as Ashbrie Cinemas, recently made a rebranding effort with updated logos, site upgrades and a new marketing campaign.
County approves mosquito budget, infrastructure projects
Santa Rosa County commissioners approved 28 items on their consent agenda during their meeting Aug. 13.
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Commissioners honor World War II veteran turning 100
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners honored longtime Santa Rosa County resident Vincent Therrien, a World War II veteran, in honor of his 100th birthday next month.
Pensacola juvenile curfew proposal stalls before council
A proposed juvenile curfew introduced by Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves failed to gain traction at a meeting Aug. 13 after City Council President Allison Patton withdrew her support, leaving the measure in the hands of the city’s attorney.














