Property tax hike proposed
Property tax hike proposed
At a Sept. 20 public hearing Santa Rosa County Commissioners will decide whether or not to levy a roughly $2.1 million increase in property taxes. Commissioner Chairman Lane Lynchard said the 6.0953 millage rate will remain the same it has been for around eight years. “Any increase in property tax revenue is due to new … read more
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Law enforcement is on scene at Navarre High School. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Rich Aloy confirms last night SRSO got a tip about “threats of violence.” He could not provide further details at this time. However, Aloy said deputies will be patroling the campus throughout the day. Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack … read more
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
IMPACT 100 announced its 2016 grant finalists today, and two Navarre organizations made the cut. Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, based in Holley, and Navarre Beach Marine Science Station’s Coastal Conservation Corp were selected as finalists. IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local philanthropy group, announced 15 finalists. Ten of those 15 will each receive … read more
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
News about the closure of Holley-Navarre Intermediate School’s playground spread Monday on social media — along with some misinformation. HNIS Principal Beth Mosley confirms the playground has been temporarily closed following a routine inspection. But Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joey Harrell said reports that the playground is “condemned” are not true. Harrell said as per … read more
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
An event started last year by two local businesswomen is turning into an annual effort to help lift up women in our area. Founded by Cherie Rice, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Navarre, and Sarah M. Hasty, a New York Life Insurance Company agent, the 2nd Annual Navarre Women’s Expo … read more
Report: Woman punches deputy during DUI stop
Report: Woman punches deputy during DUI stop
An intoxicated Navarre woman was arrested for DUI and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Saturday night after a good Samaritan called 9-1-1 to report that the woman had left the bar in her vehicle while she was highly intoxicated after the bartender refused to serve her more drinks. According to the Santa Rosa County … read more
DUI attorney charged with DUI, Battery on LEO
DUI attorney charged with DUI, Battery on LEO
A Gulf Breeze police officer was shaken up Saturday after a criminal trial attorney from Lakewood Ranch, Fla., who represents DUI suspects, hit an officer head on during a drunken high-speed pursuit down U.S. Highway 98 in the middle of the day. Terra Carroll, who has an law office based out of Lakewood Ranch, was … read more
FDOT sets widening meeting
FDOT sets widening meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation is looking for feedback from the public during two input meetings on the widening of U.S. Highway 98 from the Garcon Point Bridge in Tiger Point to Mary Esther Boulevard in Okaloosa County. Wednesday night, FDOT announced its plans to hold the meetings on September 20 and 22 at the … read more
Four injured in pileup
Four injured in pileup
A woman with a suspended or revoked license caused a multi-vehicle accident last Saturday in Navarre—a crash that resulted in numerous people getting injured. The Florida Highway Patrol accident report indicated 26-year-old Alicia Guerra of St. Petersburg, Fla. was driving a 2007 Saturn eastbound on U.S. Highway 98 at around 1:30 p.m. in the left … read more
Kayakers rescued from gulf
Kayakers rescued from gulf
Navarre Beach Firefighters had to scramble last Friday night after three kayakers were reported missing in the Gulf of Mexico as surf conditions from Hurricane Hermine wreaked havoc on the shorelines of Navarre Beach. New department Captain Danny Fureigh said his firefighters were called out to the beach around 8 p.m. last Friday in reference … read more
