EDITORIAL – Lightning kills
EDITORIAL – Lightning kills
Photo of lightning at Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre courtesy of Kimberly Herold, Inspired Light Photography A Kentucky man camping with his family died Tuesday morning after being struck by lightning outside his tent at the Wilderness Landing Campground off Corduroy Road in Baker. Jeremy Harper, 35, Cloverport was camping with eight others in his family, … read more
FWC: Introduce someone to hunting, fishing or shooting for chance to win
FWC: Introduce someone to hunting, fishing or shooting for chance to win
National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual celebration of hunters and anglers, features a new twist this year. Richard Childress, NASCAR legend and honorary chair for NHF Day, is asking hunters and anglers to participate in the new NHF Day Challenge by taking someone hunting, fishing or target shooting. By pledging to introduce someone to the … read more
State approves fall season for Gulf gray triggerfish
State approves fall season for Gulf gray triggerfish
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its June meeting approved several management changes for gray triggerfish caught in Gulf of Mexico state waters, including a limited fall season and several conservation measures. “By approving this limited season and conservation measures, we are hoping to balance harvest opportunities for recreational anglers with continued … read more
Man shot in Midway
Man shot in Midway
Last night a 32-year-old Gulf Breeze man was shot in the 1800 block of Justice Circle in the Midway area by a suspect known to the victim. Victim Stephen Michael Huber, of the 1400 block of Stanford Road in Gulf Breeze, flagged down police, stating he had been shot by a white male who fled … read more
New Green Beret leader to address chamber military affairs group
New Green Beret leader to address chamber military affairs group
U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Colloton, new commander of the 7th Special Forces Group – the Green Berets By Tony Hughes, Chairman Military Affairs Committee Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce I hope everyone had a great Independence Day holiday! While we can date the actual birth of our nation to the signing of a piece … read more
State proposes changes to cobia fishing regulations
State proposes changes to cobia fishing regulations
At its July meeting in Orlando, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discussed several potential changes to the management of sheepshead, tripletail and cobia. The Commission did not take action on changes to sheepshead and tripletail management in order to give staff time to gather more input from commercial and recreational stakeholders on potential … read more
Magistrate recommends retroactive teacher pay increases
Magistrate recommends retroactive teacher pay increases
Special Magistrate Robert Hoffman today recommended Santa Rosa County School Board accept the Santa Rosa Professional Educators’ salary increase proposal of approximately $3.3 million with retroactive pay back to July 1, 2016. The parties had reached an impasse after the school district rejected the union’s roughly 2.77-percent pay hike proposal, offering just 1.8 percent or … read more
Park Service plans new signage for Navarre
Park Service plans new signage for Navarre
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this week are expected to approve U.S. National Park Service plans to install directional signage in Navarre, guiding motorists to its Santa Rosa Area, located in the Gulf Islands National Seashore on Santa Rosa Island between Navarre and Pensacola Beach. Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown said the signs will … read more
Blue Angels Soar!
Blue Angels Soar!
If you’re going to the Blue Angels Air Show on Pensacola Beach, go early. That’s rule number one most locals know. But the Santa Rosa Island Authority “hopes to alleviate traffic congestion,” announcing last week there will be increased transportation service for the July 8 Pensacola Beach Air Show, beginning at 6 a.m. No additional … read more
Local water skier headed to U.S. Jr. Masters
Local water skier headed to U.S. Jr. Masters
Santa Rosa resident Kennedy Hansen, 14, on June 26 won the girls trick and overall titles in the under 16 division at the Jr. U.S. Open, qualifying for next year’s U.S. Jr. Masters Tournament. According to U.S. Water Ski, some of the world’s top junior water ski athletes competed for titles in slalom, tricks, jumping … read more
