Report: Navarre woman assaults 74-year-old
Report: Navarre woman assaults 74-year-old
An allegedly intoxicated Navarre woman was arrested by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies after a 74-year-old man came forward stating she pushed him to the ground several times and broke his cell phone in half. The victim claimed that the suspect, Dawn Szyszkowski, 51, of Las Vegas Trail, pushed him to the ground numerous times … read more
Duo nabbed for stealing jewelry, gardening tools
Duo nabbed for stealing jewelry, gardening tools
A Navarre couple were arrested on numerous theft charges after it was determined the duo stole from an individual who was allowing them to stay in their shed in their backyard. According a the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Melody Harvell and Frank Landry were both arrested following the investigation. Harvell was charged … read more
Boots filled for MDA
Boots filled for MDA
Dozens of locals and visitors came out to the Navarre Walmart last Friday and Saturday to donate to the local ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign, which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters stood outside the entrance and exit doors of the retailer collecting donations for the charity. This year, the local fire department was … read more
Fire destroys home in Holley-by-the-Sea
Fire destroys home in Holley-by-the-Sea
Two elderly residents escaped injury last Saturday afternoon after a fire ripped through their 2-story home in Holley-by-the-Sea. The fire started in the roof of the Manatee Street home at around 12:27 p.m., according to Holley-Navarre Fire District Battalion Chief Howie Rounsaville, whose unit was first on scene at 12:34 p.m. “The alarm went into … read more
TDC streamlines schedule
TDC streamlines schedule
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, an advisory board which includes stakeholders in the tourism industry who make recommendations for the use of county bed tax funds to county commissioners, has restructured its committees and meeting schedule. Previously the council had subcommittees in the south end and north end of the county which met … read more
Nothing but fun at the Color Run
Nothing but fun at the Color Run
Holley Navarre Intermediate School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted their inaugural Color Run 5K last Saturday under clear skies behind the intermediate school in Navarre. The run was put on to help raise money for the PTO, who turns around and gives it right back into the school in numerous capacities. Nine-hundred participants helped raise … read more
Beyond the bell
Beyond the bell
Last weekend Holley-Navarre Primary Second Grade Teacher Leigh Cagle delighted students by showing up at Navarre Youth Sports Association games to cheer on her students from the sidelines. Cagle teaches Cayleigh Stephens. “It’s rare that a teacher goes out of their way to involve themselves and encourage (students’) extracurricular activities,” said Cayleigh’s mom, Cristin Stephens. … read more
Ventura crowned Homecoming Queen
Ventura crowned Homecoming Queen
On top of the 36-3 win over Milton High School lats Friday night, the Gulf Breeze High School Dolphins had something else to celebrate: the crowning of the 2016 Homecoming Queen. During halftime, senior Dolphin cheerleader Mackenzie Ventura was selected as the Homecoming Queen out of a court of 6 seniors. Ventura is the Student … read more
Navarre edges Pace, 42-28
Navarre edges Pace, 42-28
Michael Carter has made big plays for Navarre High School as one of the top running backs in the region, but last Friday night his 63-yard touchdown pass helped the Raiders edge Pace High School 42-28. The Patriots lost momentum with 38 seconds to go in the first half after Michael Carter broke the 14-14 … read more
Coach turning Dolphin football around
Coach turning Dolphin football around
Ever since stepping up as the new Dolphin head football coach, Bobby Clayton has made strides to make the Dolphin team a success. Over the past 6 weeks, Clayton has shattered records and brought more and more students to Dolphin Stadium thanks to his leadership abilities. The 1993 Dolphin graduate stepped up to fill the … read more
