Four candidates vying for water board seats
Four candidates vying for water board seats
The Holley-Navarre Water System on Tuesday approved four candidates who qualified for the organization’s upcoming board of director’s election. Two of the following candidates will be chosen for one term, and the following bios were provided by the candidates: — Brian Kelly is an Investment Banker with Hallmark Capital Partners (www.hallmarkcapitalpartners.com). Brian has served on the … read more
Santa Rosa stalls on medical marijuana
Santa Rosa stalls on medical marijuana
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this week did not move forward with a 180-day moratorium on accepting applications for medical marijuana. The move was placed on the board’s agenda in an effort to allow staff time to review and prepare potential amendments to the Land Development Code or ordinances. However, board members expressed concern it could … read more
NABOR honors top contributors
NABOR honors top contributors
Awards matter. An organization is often defined by how it treats its members, and conversely, its members’ regard of it. An organization such as NABOR’s (Navarre Area Board of Realtors®) evolution is dependent on the recruitment of sufficient individuals committed to its success; to lead others collectively to greater heights. At their recent 2016 Awards … read more
Locals flock to Navarre Holiday Parade
Locals flock to Navarre Holiday Parade
Hundreds of locals came out to the Navarre Community Christmas Parade despite gray clouds looming overhead. The Navarre High School band and local Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups marched in the parade, which ended at Navarre Park. Following the parade, visitors gathered at Navarre Park for Christmas in the Park where children had the … read more
Gulf Breeze Parade gets grand treatment
Gulf Breeze Parade gets grand treatment
An estimated 3,000 people flocked to Gulf Breeze Proper last Saturday to get just a touch of holiday spirit thanks to the Gulf Breeze Holiday Parade. The theme of this year’s parade was “Merry Masquerade,” a theme selected by the Gulf Breeze Parks and Recreation Middle School After School Program. Recently retired Gulf Breeze Police … read more
Lake Gibson ends near perfect Raider season
Lake Gibson ends near perfect Raider season
The Navarre High School Raiders matched the record of the most successful team in school history last Friday night when they faced-off against the Lake Gibson High School Braves in the FHSAA Class 6A State Semifinal. Despite an impressive defensive display, the Raiders failed to convert enough of their offensive plays into scoring opportunities and … read more
FWC releasing videos to educate residents on how to avoid black bear conflicts
FWC releasing videos to educate residents on how to avoid black bear conflicts
As part of a continuing effort to reduce conflicts with bears, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is releasing two new videos in the “Living with Florida Black Bears” series, designed to educate the public about how to safely coexist with bears in Florida. The “Cause for a Call” video outlines when and … read more
Retirement ceremony for Sheriff Hall on Dec. 15
Retirement ceremony for Sheriff Hall on Dec. 15
It seems like just yesterday Wendell Hall was walking through the doors at the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and was making himself comfortable in his new office, which came complete with a new title: sheriff. Hall has served as the Santa Rosa County Sheriff since 2001 and on Dec. 15 he will formally hang … read more
Firefighters get hot recognition
Firefighters get hot recognition
Holley-Navarre Fire District named Johnny Robertson their Firefighter of the Year last week at their annual Christmas party. During the annual party, the Meritorious Service Award was also given to Holley-Navarre Firefighter Ernest Harris. Robertson is a fresh face at the department, having only worked there full time for a little over a year. But … read more
Vehicle burglar nabbed
Vehicle burglar nabbed
A Gulf Breeze man was arrested Tuesday and charged with burglarizing vehicles in the south end of the county after someone identified him as he was going through the cab of a vehicle attempting to steal items. Dustin Adams, 39, was charged with three counts of Burglary and one count of Larceny and put behind … read more
