Navarre man hit by vehicle, killed
Navarre man hit by vehicle, killed
A Navarre man was killed on Esplanade Street in Navarre late Wednesday night when a woman pulled out of a driveway and struck the man with her vehicle. According to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report, Trena Strong, 49, of Navarre was backing out of a driveway at a residence at the 1900 block of … read more
Islanders face $3.2M for renourishment
Islanders face $3.2M for renourishment
Despite at least two Santa Rosa County Commissioners voicing opposition to Navarre Beach leaseholders having to pay a portion of the recently completed roughly $15.5 million beach renourishment project, an August 23 public hearing has been scheduled for that purpose. Earlier this year Florida legislators allocated an extra $5.6 million for the project for which … read more
Sand available ahead of potential flooding
Sand available ahead of potential flooding
Ahead of projected rainfall of up to 15 inches today through Saturday, Santa Rosa County Public Works staff delivered loads of sand to four locations: Pine Forest Rd. at Carroll Rd. in Milton Tiger Point Park in Midway Pace Fire Station on Pace Patriot Boulevard in Pace Leisure St. and Citrus Dr. in Holley By The Sea in … read more
Dog pulled from hot car
Dog pulled from hot car
Navarre Beach firefighters and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies were credited with helping save a Cocker Spaniel who was locked inside a vehicle parked at the Navarre Beach Pier Sunday with the windows rolled up while temperatures outside reached into the 90s. The dog was found inside of the car at around 1:30 p.m. in … read more
Dunkin’ Donuts now open
Dunkin’ Donuts now open
Locals rejoice! The Dunkin’ Donuts in the City of Gulf Breeze is now open! South Santa Rosa News was notified by Dunkin’ Donuts representative Shelly Kriviski that the location was set to open this coming weekend. However, the sweet shop, located across from the Exxon Gas Station in Gulf Breeze Proper, ended up opening a week early. The … read more
Gov. Scott visits Gulf Breeze
Gov. Scott visits Gulf Breeze
“This state is on a roll.” Those words came from Florida’s 45th Governor Rick Scott who his first official appearance in Santa Rosa County Wednesday morning at one of the area’s fastest growing companies. Scott joined a handful of other politicians and local officials at AppRiver in Gulf Breeze Proper to promote the area’s growth … read more
Is no one standing up for water quality?
Is no one standing up for water quality?
Some people will do anything to win. Even cheat right out in front of everyone, knowing that they will be exposed. That’s what happened last week, right here in Florida. Brazen, unapologetic manipulation and cheating to serve the needs of a handful of politically powerful people. We could likely all point our finger at several … read more
Gulf Breeze Police Report: July 20 – August 1, 2016
Gulf Breeze Police Report: July 20 – August 1, 2016
Wednesday, July 20 Gulf Breeze Police pulled over a Pensacola man and charged him with DUI. Daniel Kaeser, 44, was arrested without incident following the traffic stop. Thursday, July 21 At the 700 block of U.S. Highway 98, police pulled over a vehicle and arrested the driver on several narcotics violations. The driver, Ryan William … read more
WCSO: Man paid teen for sex
WCSO: Man paid teen for sex
The Gulf Breeze Police Department served a warrant on a Gulf Breeze Proper resident last Monday and booked him into Santa Rosa County Jail after the Niceville Police Department completed an investigation and obtained a warrant for the 46-year-old man who they claim paid an underage teen for sexual favors. The suspect, Bradley James Stegmeier … read more
Things are looking up on Navarre Beach
Things are looking up on Navarre Beach
There are a lot of things shaping the look and feel of Navarre Beach recently including a number of improvements and the grand opening of a new sea turtle facility. – Turtle Center formally opens – The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center will have its grand opening Tuesday, August 9 at 9 a.m. at 8740 … read more
