Santa Rosa County Emergency Management urges everyone to use caution and common sense when using fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend. Fireworks, while fun, can also be very dangerous. Residents are reminded that the only legal firework products allowed in the State of Florida should bear the wording "emits a fountain or shower of sparks." Aerial devices are prohibited. The State Fire Marshal's approved sparkler list can be found at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/SFM/pdf/Sparklers2010(2).pdf. According to Florida CFO Alex Sink, using illegal fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor, and is a crime punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

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After nine months of debate, Holley-Navarre Fire Commissioners are one step closer to addressing their soon-to-be new responsibility of conducting fire safety inspections for the district.

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Etta Lawlor, a candidate for the district 4 Santa Rosa County Commission seat, withdrew her name from consideration June 28.

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A new wastewater treatment plant could be serving residents north of East Bay River by next spring, Holley-Navarre Wastewater System General Manager Ken Walker said last week.

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Candidate qualifying ended at noon Friday with 30 candidates officially in the running for 18 elected positions in Santa Rosa County.

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     A Navarre cyclist who was struck by a car Sunday afternoon succumbed to his injuries late Tuesday.

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