Area business gives back to local law enforcement
Area business gives back to local law enforcement
A local business provided a special treat to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies last week to show their appreciation for what they do day in and day out. Michael Capella and Robin Robertson from Navarre Beach Catering went to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Navarre substation on Friday and fed deputies a catered lunch. … read more
Man pleads no contest to possession of child porn
Man pleads no contest to possession of child porn
A United States Air Force airmen plead no contest to 25 counts of Possession of Child Porn last week inside the Okaloosa County Courthouse. The Ft. Walton Beach man, Ryan Mullins, who was formerly stationed at Hurlburt Field, was arrested in August 2015 after someone tipped off authorities to the illegal material. In April of … read more
Vehicle burglars sought
Vehicle burglars sought
The Gulf Breeze Police Department and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office are looking for any information regarding a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred over the last two weeks where several men were observed smashing several vehicle windows and stealing purses and other valuable personal items located inside of the vehicles.. Last Wednesday at … read more
Hot Cup of Tea: July 29, 2016
Hot Cup of Tea: July 29, 2016
I have been involved in politics for a very long time, but I don’t think I have ever seen an election year like this one. I don’t know about you, but on a Federal, State and local level there is an excitement that has taken me on a roller coaster ride that often makes it … read more
City wants appraisal for TPGC
City wants appraisal for TPGC
After receiving a proposal from an ambitious citizen earlier this month to purchase Tiger Point Golf Course, the City of Gulf Breeze is looking to acquire appraisals on the course so they have an idea of how much to negotiate in case an offer comes down the pipeline in the future. At Thursday night’s City … read more
City garbage hauler could cease glass recycling
City garbage hauler could cease glass recycling
The City of Gulf Breeze is expected to temporarily halt glass recycling for residents until their contracted waste hauler can come up with a solution to a recycling issue they ran into late last year. Allied Waste, the city’s waste hauler, ceased recycling initiatives last year after the private material recovery facility in Escambia County … read more
Alcohol sales could be extended
Alcohol sales could be extended
The City of Gulf Breeze is looking to boost the local economy by aligning alcohol sales start hours with the unincorporated parts of Santa Rosa County. At Thursday night’s Executive Committee meeting, city council was expected to discuss the issue, which is expected to be brought forward for the first reading on August 1 and … read more
Doing Business Right: July 29, 2016
Doing Business Right: July 29, 2016
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade? – Benjamin Franklin How many of you remember Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story”? I would make sure I was in the car at noon because I looked forward to getting details. The truth was, I thought I was … read more
Blackhawk Memorial moves closer to completion
Blackhawk Memorial moves closer to completion
Setbacks have pushed back the completion date of the Leadership Santa Rosa Class 29 project a few more months, but progress is being made. Earlier this week, Leadership Class 29 spokesman Rich Aloy announced that the artist, Randy New, has progressed the sculpture to the “Lost Wax” phase of construction at a foundry in Fairhope, … read more
Tax-free holiday returns Aug. 5-7
Tax-free holiday returns Aug. 5-7
Floridians should hit the stores starting Friday, August 5 to take advantage of Florida’s tax-free holiday ahead of the upcoming school year. The 3-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is geared to help Floridians save more of their hard-earned dollars with tax free shopping on selected items. The tax-free holiday will run from August 5 – … read more
