Southern Living names Navarre Beach a best “tiny town”
Southern Living names Navarre Beach a best “tiny town”
Although Navarre Beach isn’t officially a municipality, Southern Living magazine has named it one of the South’s Best “Tiny Towns.” And the recognition comes at a time when county tourism revenues are soaring. Southern Living’s November 2017 issue and website feature an un-ranked list of 19 locations. The listing for Navarre Beach also mentions nearby … read more
Cold weather shelter open through Friday
Cold weather shelter open through Friday
A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open nightly through Friday, Dec. 15 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by … read more
“Extremely aggressive” pit bull attacks cop and pizza delivery worker
“Extremely aggressive” pit bull attacks cop and pizza delivery worker
An OCSO K9 Handler and a pizza delivery worker were attacked and seriously injured by a pit bull outside a home in Mary Esther last night. Both victims required surgery for their injuries. Deputies responded to 560 Brian circle around 8 p.m. Sunday night in response to a 19 year old pizza delivery worker being … read more
Navarre man gets life in prison for Gulf Breeze murder
Navarre man gets life in prison for Gulf Breeze murder
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit, announced that on Friday, December 8, 2017 a Santa Rosa County Jury convicted Christopher Alexander Lindsay, 46, of Navarre, as charged of Second Degree Murder. He was immediately sentenced to life in state prison by Circuit Judge David Rimmer. Testimony at trial established that Lindsay arrived … read more
Santa Rosa County enhances sea turtle protection
Santa Rosa County enhances sea turtle protection
In partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Santa Rosa County recently completed a lighting retrofit project on Navarre Beach to reduce artificial lighting impacts on nesting habitat for sea turtles. The project was funded with Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Phase II Early Restoration … read more
Cops want parents to talk with kids about stranger danger
Cops want parents to talk with kids about stranger danger
Since October 24, 2017, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has received 3 separate reports involving suspicious persons approaching juveniles at or near school bus stops. The following summary describes dates and times: 10/26: Salamanca/Mercado St Navarre – 7:00 am-White male (60 yoa) in a white van 11/16: Woodlawn Bch Rd/ Barbarosa Rd. Midway-1:45 pm … read more
Cole aims to remove Navarre commissioner from tourism council
Cole aims to remove Navarre commissioner from tourism council
In an unprecedented move, Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Bob Cole is seeking to remove the Navarre district commissioner as the board’s representative on the county tourist development council. Supporting documentation for the December 11 board of county commission committee meeting shows that Cole’s nomination for committee assignments aims to replace District 4 Commissioner Rob … read more
County administrator takes leave of absence
County administrator takes leave of absence
After just one year and 10 months after being named Santa Rosa County Administrator, Tony Gomillion has taken a leave of absence for an undetermined length of time, citing health issues. “Tony is on medical leave that took effect November 13,” Public Information Officer Brandi Whitehurst told South Santa Rosa News on Thursday. “His exact … read more
Incoming chamber chairman presented “lifetime achievement” award
Incoming chamber chairman presented “lifetime achievement” award
Mike Simpson, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Navarre, was singled out during the Navarre Area Board of Realtors December 6 Annual Awards Banquet for his steadfast support of the organization and local community. Simpson was presented the Rebecca Ann Evans Award — NABOR’s highest accolade. Upon presenting the award to Simpson, … read more
Navarre economy heats up!
Navarre economy heats up!
Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson during Wednesday’s Navarre Area Board of Realtors annual awards banquet announced new housing numbers which were well received by the audience. According to Williamson, the county’s annual report, which will be released December 12, shows nearly 5,000 residential construction permits were issued in 2016. Residential building permits … read more
