Santa Rosa Teachers didn’t receive October pay – union plans legal recourse
Santa Rosa Teachers didn’t receive October pay – union plans legal recourse
Santa Rosa County District Schools faculty and staff did not get their paychecks today, and the Santa Rosa Professional Educators union is seeking legal recourse. “We are aware of an issue with the payroll disbursement for October,” said Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick, who said the district discovered the issue lies with a local bank which did … read more
New view at Navarre Park – handprint tiles from demolished walls now available for pick up
New view at Navarre Park – handprint tiles from demolished walls now available for pick up
There’s an unobstructed, open view at the foot of Navarre Beach Bridge after contractors demolished the former Panhandle Butterfly House, basketball court, splash pad, landscaping and most of the existing playground at Navarre Park ahead of planned renovations. The east end of the park will remain closed during construction of new playground and parking areas, … read more
Exciting end to winning season for Lady Raiders
Exciting end to winning season for Lady Raiders
Ansley Finley and Sammy MacFarland pursue a loose pass in the back row Tuesday. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Although marred by COVID-19, the Navarre High School Lady Raiders’ volleyball team earned their first winning record since 2012, and it was a battle to the end for a team whose story was an adventure. Navarre (8-7) … read more
Fatal shooting under investigation in Okaloosa County
Fatal shooting under investigation in Okaloosa County
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place around 5 a.m. this morning on Shirley Drive. Deputies were called to a townhome in connection to a woman’s phone call reporting that a man broke into her home and had been shot. They found a male victim deceased inside the townhouse. … read more
Fatal wreck discovered today on Interstate 10 actually happened Sunday
Fatal wreck discovered today on Interstate 10 actually happened Sunday
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that around 7:50 a.m. this morning a passerby observed an unknown object, and called 911. It turned out to be an overturned vehicle with a critically injured driver and dead passenger – both of whom had been trapped inside since Sunday. Police had been searching for the duo since Sunday … read more
Jury trials resume in Santa Rosa County
Jury trials resume in Santa Rosa County
Navarre attorney Keith Kilpatrick of Kilpatrick & Newlin law firm on Tuesday litigated the first juried trial in Santa Rosa County since the COVID-19 quarantines began last spring. Kilpatrick’s client had been charged on September 9, 2019 with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. But she was found not guilty. “I am excited because … read more
Santa Rosa County Libraries to reopen for computer usages and “grab and go” browsing
Santa Rosa County Libraries to reopen for computer usages and “grab and go” browsing
Santa Rosa County Libraries will reopen for computer use and “grab and go” browsing, starting Monday, October 19, following temporary closures related to COVID-19. Libraries will be open to the public for computer use and “grab and go” browsing as follows: Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. from 9 a.m. – … read more
Small Diameter Bomb II approved for operational use
Small Diameter Bomb II approved for operational use
The Small Diameter Bomb II program reached a major milestone Sept. 23 when the weapon was approved for F-15E Strike Eagle operational flights. The approval, from Air Combat Command, makes it possible for the Air Force’s Strike Eagle squadrons to fly with the air-launched precision-guided munition. “The SDB II StormBreaker is ready for operational use … read more
Autism Awareness group receives Dollar Up Club donation from Alyssa’s
Autism Awareness group receives Dollar Up Club donation from Alyssa’s
From My Heart to Yours, an autism awareness group based in Navarre, recently received a $1,839.64 donation from Alyssa’s antique store in Pace. Customers of the store can opt to round up their purchases, and the monies are donated to local charities. Randy Moyse, who founded From My Heart to Yours for his grandson, Ethan, … read more
Friends of Bear to host poker run for Toys for Tots
Friends of Bear to host poker run for Toys for Tots
Friends of Bear, Inc. , a nonprofit organization, has announced it will host its 19th Annual poker run for Toys for Tots on November 7. “Over the past 5 years we have been able to raise enough monies for over 1000 bicycles to Toys for Tots plus over $5,000 in toys for this program,” … read more
