Harmon named new Santa Rosa County District Schools Attorney
Harmon named new Santa Rosa County District Schools Attorney
The Santa Rosa District School Board at the October 22 meeting approved Terry Harmon as the new School Board attorney. Harmon is a shareholder with Sniffen & Spellman, P.A., in Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Harmon is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Education Law and has represented clients before the Florida Department of Education, the United … read more
Coast Guard urges safety as Zeta strengthens
Coast Guard urges safety as Zeta strengthens
The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant to weather forecasts for Tropical Storm Zeta and to take the necessary precautions as this weather system approaches the area. Tropical Storm Zeta is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and impact the Central Gulf Coast later this week. Port conditions change based on … read more
Raider girls’ soccer team announced, prepping for full season
Raider girls’ soccer team announced, prepping for full season
Senior Emma Simon knocks a pass forward during varsity soccer tryouts Oct. 21. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Twenty-two players made the Navarre girls’ varsity soccer squad, and now they’re getting ready for a full 21-game, 2020-2021 schedule. Head coach Rob Simon held a three-day tryout Oct. 19-21. By the third afternoon of tryouts, his decision … read more
EscaRosa cross-country title decided by 1 point
EscaRosa cross-country title decided by 1 point
In full sprint, Gulf Breeze’s Finn Youberg checks for a late burst from competitors before the finish. (Photo by Stuart Camp) One point. One place. That was the difference for Gulf Breeze missing the overall title at the EscaRosa County cross-country championships last week. They were bested by Pensacola Christian Academy based on how the … read more
Rivera, Raiders leash Bulldogs, 16-14, on last play
Rivera, Raiders leash Bulldogs, 16-14, on last play
It took every single second Friday night for the Raiders to tame the Andalusia Bulldogs (6-4). Navarre running back Jaden Rivera blasted into the end zone from a long two yards behind Grady Kelly and the right side of the offensive line for a 16-14 win in Russell Stadium. Kelly, usually a defensive lineman, and … read more
Gulf Power Foundation contributes nearly $100K to local community groups
Gulf Power Foundation contributes nearly $100K to local community groups
The Gulf Power Foundation recently awarded nearly $100,000 to local charitable or nonprofit organizations to support our communities throughout Northwest Florida. “Gulf Power is proud to support the communities in which we live and work, and our quarterly grants through the Gulf Power Foundation help build strong and sustainable communities here in our region,” said … read more
Chances increase for development of low-pressure system
Chances increase for development of low-pressure system
A broad trough of low pressure, located over the western Caribbean Sea, is producing a large area of showers and thunderstorms mainly east of the trough. Surface observations, satellite-derived surface wind data, and radar data indicate that a low pressure system has developed along the trough axis just south of Grand Cayman Island. Some gradual … read more
Garcon Point Bridge tolls suspension extended through November 13
Garcon Point Bridge tolls suspension extended through November 13
Pursuant to Executive Order 20-224 and the extension in Executive Order 20-225, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault has directed Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) to further extend the toll suspension for the Garcon Point Bridge. Tolls are now suspended on the Garcon Point Bridge until 6 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2020. The … read more
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office books Milton man for overnight drive-by shooting
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office books Milton man for overnight drive-by shooting
Deputies from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office just after midnight on October 22 responded to 8789 John Hamm Road in East Milton in reference to a shooting incident. While en route deputies were advised through dispatch that there had been a drive-by shooting in which a female had been shot in the back. During … read more
Local Halloween Fun Starts Friday!
Local Halloween Fun Starts Friday!
This ornate display is just east of Sunrise Drive at Flintwood Drive/Valley Street in Navarre From Boo at the Zoo in Gulf Breeze to tasty treats at Holland Farms in Milton to a creepy haunted trail in Jay, there are plenty of fun Halloween activities for families to enjoy in Santa Rosa County from now … read more
