Musch family praised by peers
Musch family praised by peers
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors on December 7 hosted its 2016 Awards Banquet, and the Eric J Musch family of Navarre took away several top honors. Eric J Musch, owner/broker of Equity & Trust Realty, was presented the 2016 Community Service Award, which is given to a realtor who impacts multiple community organizations in … read more
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
To say Shirley Brown was a special person would be an understatement. The community is reacting with great sadness to the loss of this kind-hearted woman who became the ambassador for the community, always greeting people with a bright smile and warm hug. Elected officials such as Wendell Hall and Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz called her … read more
No arrests in fatal stabbing incident
No arrests in fatal stabbing incident
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced today that there have been no arrests in connection with a stabbing incident which took place Dec. 9, leaving 18-year-old Daniel “Jeb” Bubanas of Navarre dead and sending a second Navarre male to the hospital. The second victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was released from the hospital … read more
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Members of the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation are hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17 to hear presentations from local governments and citizens. Senator Doug Broxson’s office sent out a press release Dec. 20 announcing the hearing, “Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on proposals … read more
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Photos courtesy Jon Becker Team True Blue, a local sharkfishing group, has done it again. Yesterday Joe Rupiper Jr, a snowbird who stays at Summerwind Condos, reeled in a 10-foot Mako off Navarre Beach. Rupiper had guidance from land-based shark world record holder Earnie Polk, who leads the team of fishermen.
Stabbing update
Stabbing update
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirms one person died as a result of a stabbing incident which occurred when a fight ensued during a “large gathering” of people last night just west of Navarre in the vicinity of Bergren Road and U.S. 98. A second victim was transported to an area hospital. SRSO Spokesman Sgt. … read more
Individual stabbed to death in Navarre
Individual stabbed to death in Navarre
An unidentified individual was stabbed to death in a wooded area near River Birch Road in Navarre late Friday night and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the incident. According to Sgt. Rich Aloy with the SRSO, at 10:45 pm on Friday, deputies responded to the wooded area after info was received that a stabbing … read more
Underwater cam going live next week
Underwater cam going live next week
Very soon, webgoers are going to be able to get an up-close and personal view of what lies beneath the emerald waters of the Gulf Coast. A new 360-degree underwater camera is set to be installed at the Navarre Beach Snorkel Reef and will be a first of its kind for the Gulf Coast. The … read more
Navarre man cleared in shooting
Navarre man cleared in shooting
A Navarre resident who was charged with shooting Nelson “Rivers” Starkey, a then 21-year-old University of Alabama student, inside of his home on Oct. 30 last year was found not guilty by reason of self-defense by a Santa Rosa County jury last week. The verdict was handed to the Navarre resident, John Marshall Fitzgerald at … read more
Locals give back to children in need
Locals give back to children in need
When Navarre Auto Repair owner Will Goulet heard that there were children in the area who might not have a present under their tree on Christmas morning, he took notice. For about ten years the Holley-Navarre Fire Department has supported the Families First program by collecting Angel Tree donations. Each angel on the tree sponsors … read more
