New ice cream shop and Escape Zone 60 headed to Navarre
New ice cream shop and Escape Zone 60 headed to Navarre
East Navarre will soon have two new businesses. IC Station, a stir-fry ice cream shop, and Escape Zone 60, a fun, one-hour group experience are both opening soon in Palm Tree Plaza. IC Station will officially open Thursday, April 20. It’s located in the former Dippin’ Dots site. Business hours will be 12 noon until … read more
Local celebrity chefs help Greater Navarre Chamber’s “Lunch for a Cause”
Local celebrity chefs help Greater Navarre Chamber’s “Lunch for a Cause”
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson will be one of several special guest chefs at the first-ever “Lunch for a Cause” hosted by the Greater Navarre Chamber. Other local celebrity chefs for the event include Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy and Tony Alexander, Greater Navarre Area Chamber CEO. “The event is … read more
Extraordinary Santa Rosa mom turning 105 Easter Sunday
Extraordinary Santa Rosa mom turning 105 Easter Sunday
Jewell Wells Golden, a native of the Holley-Navarre area who in 1974 was named Florida’s Mother of the Year, will be celebrating her 105th birthday on Easter. Jewell Frances Wells was one of eight children born to William Jasper and Lovie Wells. Because there was no school in the Holley-Navarre area at the time, her father sent her to … read more
Are we prepared for the sea level to rise?
Are we prepared for the sea level to rise?
As I sit here in my nice dry home, listening to the rain pound on the metal roof above me, the site before my eyes makes me wonder if south Santa Rosa County is even close to being prepared for the rising oceans, or if we even have a plan? Or do we assume that … read more
GB takes home wins over Tate
GB takes home wins over Tate
Gulf Breeze High School boys tennis team swept the court with Tate High School back on March 3 when they defeated the Aggies 7-0 in a conference match-up to remain undefeated in district competition. Doubles Hayden Essary and Sky Hanes kicked-off the first match of the day for Gulf Breeze in the No. 1 doubles … read more
Blues circle Navarre before joining French flight team
Blues circle Navarre before joining French flight team
The Blue Angels around 6:45 p.m. circled over Navarre Beach Fishing Pier about 3 times. Shortly thereafter, the Patrouille Acrobatique de France, a French aerobatic demonstration team arrived, joining the Blues. The flight teams then flew to NAS Pensacola from which some observers were able to see red, white and blue smoke trails.
Man dies in Hwy. 98 motorcycle accident
Man dies in Hwy. 98 motorcycle accident
A 22-year-old Niceville man was killed Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 98 in Navarre after he lost control of his motorcycle and rear ended a vehicle near Fontainebleau Court. According to the Florida Highway Patrol incident report, Jeremy Ross was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Hwy. 98 and lost control of his bike. After … read more
Dog “possibly” caught Parvo at Navarre Park
Dog “possibly” caught Parvo at Navarre Park
Santa Rosa County is warning its residents and visitors that if you take your dog to area dog parks, take precautions to prevent your pup from contracting Parvo Virus. On Tuesday, the county Public Information Office sent out a press release stating that there was a “possible” Parvo Virus outbreak at an area dog park, … read more
Gulf Breeze Rotary distributes scholarships
Gulf Breeze Rotary distributes scholarships
The Gulf Breeze Rotary Club recently awarded several dozen Gulf Breeze High School seniors scholarships. This year, the Rotary Club distributed scholarships for Student Government, Academic, Athletic and Arts. (Submitted Photo)
Raiders fare well at quad-meet
Raiders fare well at quad-meet
The Navarre High School boys and girls track teams took home top spots at last Tuesday’s quad-meet at Navarre High School where the Raiders went up against Fort Walton Beach High School, Niceville High School and Pensacola High School. The girls ran away with second place overall at the competition, only three points behind top … read more
