Dannheisser: State of Deadman’s Island an ‘emergency situation’
Dannheisser: State of Deadman’s Island an ‘emergency situation’
This past weekend, City of Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser was making his monthly trip to Deadman’s Island and was shocked at what he witnessed. “I’ve been out there on a monthly basis for years and I could not believe what I saw. There is about 100 feet of isthmus under water,” he said. “So … read more
Blackhawk Memorial unveil this Friday
Blackhawk Memorial unveil this Friday
After months of delays, Leadership Santa Rosa Class 29 will unveil their highly anticipated class project— a tribute to the 11 servicemen who died in a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter training crash in Santa Rosa Sound in 2015— to the public next Friday, November 18. The statue will be erected at Navarre Park and will be … read more
Get your flu shot today
Get your flu shot today
With flu season fast approaching, it’s time for patients to start considering whether or not to get a flu shot. There seems to be a lot of misinformation about the flu shot out there, so I’ll address some of the common concerns I often hear: — I’ve never had the flu, so I don’t need … read more
Low-housing projects rejected
Low-housing projects rejected
Two developers seeking county contributions for proposed low-income housing developments in South Santa Rosa ignited protests this week from area residents, resulting in rejection by the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners. Many citizens spoke out against the proposed developments at Thursday’s county commission meeting when the board considered two requests for local support … read more
High speed chase suspect plows into house
High speed chase suspect plows into house
A Navarre homeowner got quite a wake-up call when a Ford Mustang, which was involved in a high speed chase, plowed into his home last Saturday night. The driver of the yellow Mustang was on the run from law enforcement after he allegedly hit a vehicle on U.S. Highway 98 and attempted to flee the scene of … read more
McMullen slapped with additional child abuse charge
McMullen slapped with additional child abuse charge
A Florida Department of Law Enforcement Officer who was arrested for two counts of child sex abuse last Tuesday was hit with more allegations and slapped with another charge of child sex abuse after a warrant was issued late last week regarding a separate alleged incident. Charles McMullen, who was previously arrested and charged with … read more
GBPD police chief hangs up hat
GBPD police chief hangs up hat
There’s a new sheriff in town. Sort of. After 4 1/2 years serving as the Gulf Breeze Police Chief, Robert Randle hung up his hat last Friday, marking a new milestone for the police department. His replacement? Rick Hawthorne. Randle, who replaced former police chief Peter Paulding quietly went into retirement and a ceremony will … read more
Owners offer to donate former “Jubilee” land to county
Owners offer to donate former “Jubilee” land to county
Next week Santa Rosa County Commissioners will decide whether or not to pursue a roughly 2,700-acre donation of land known as the “Jubilee” property in Pace. The site, which is located north of Berryhill Road and south of Willard Norris Road, was billed in 2007 as the future home of one of the largest planned residential communities … read more
The Club II files for bankruptcy
The Club II files for bankruptcy
The owners of the Club II tennis and swim facility located across from The Breeze Cinema in Tiger Point have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Doctor Paul Henning and his wife, Ekatrina, filed for federal Bankruptcy Court protection from creditors on Oct. 18. The couplel listed debts of nearly $550,000, $500,000 of which is in … read more
Hot Cup of Tea- Nov. 4, 2016
Hot Cup of Tea- Nov. 4, 2016
What is the definition of “insanity”? It is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Does history really repeat itself? I have wondered about this a lot during this presidential election. Are we going to repeat the last 8 years knowing that what has happened in our country has been disastrous? … read more
