The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners will vote at its Thursday, June 13 meeting on a contractor for the Navarre Beach re-nourishment project.

In 2023, the commission approved a full beach re-nourishment project, which was estimated to involve placing 580,000 cubic yards of sand on Navarre Beach. As part of Thursday’s consent agenda, it will consider awarding a contract for the project to Manson Construction Co. in the amount of $11,491,463.

The city of Milton set qualifying dates for its upcoming election during its June 11 city council meeting.

The Jay Library will be closed beginning Monday, June 17, due to the Linda Carden Community Center renovation. The Summer Reading program will continue to take place at Jay City Hall. All other programs are cancelled until further notice.

With summer upon us, more and more tourists are flocking to Navarre Beach and the rest of Santa Rosa County to soak up the sun’s rays and find new adventures. At a recent meeting of the Tourism Development Council (TDC), Tourism Development Office (TDO) Director Julie White noted a sharp increase in visitors from one of the largest cities in the south, thanks in large part to the county’s marketing efforts.

Fines for trespassing violations at the Santa Rosa Island Closed Test Area increased May 31, 2024. The trespassing fine is a minimum of $250 for a first-time offense. The previous fine was $65.

A crosswalk at the intersection of Byrom and Magnolia Streets in Milton will be named for Myson McKenney, a 14-year-old who lost his life at the intersection last year.

After a back-and-forth that involved several public speakers, the Milton City Council voted to approve a 65-day extension for the Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center to come up with a stormwater management plan.

Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.

There will be two Calkins on the ballot this year in Santa Rosa County.

For the first time, Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS), Escambia County Animal Welfare (ECAW) and the Pensacola Humane Society (PHS) are joining forces for the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event, June 28-30.