Community comes together for Kaden
Community comes together for Kaden
The generosity along the Gulf Coast is starting to become second nature for Leah Cortello, who has an adopted son who struggles with a developmental disability. So far this year, people in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have come together to donate time and supplies for her son, Kaden Grizzard, who suffers from Dandy Walker … read more
STEAM Camp gives students a crash course in learning, problem solving
STEAM Camp gives students a crash course in learning, problem solving
Students bound for 6th grade in Santa Rosa County had a crash course in problem solving last week during the school district’s first annual Innovate Summer 5th Grade STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics) Camp. Any recent elementary school graduate interested in taking on a fun science experiment was encouraged to participate in the … read more
Executive director leaving utility
Executive director leaving utility
Holley-Navarre Water System President Bien May has confirmed that the board accepted the resignation of Executive Director Billy Sublett. “At this time we’re not planning to fill the position,” May said. “We are going to spread out his duties.” According to May, the future plans for the executive director position are unknown at this time. … read more
EDITORIAL: Stop dirty politics
EDITORIAL: Stop dirty politics
The always classy Santa Rosa Federated Republican Women’s group hosted a debate Tuesday between Republican candidates for Santa Rosa County Sheriff. These well-heeled and well-informed ladies provided an informative forum to learn more about each candidate. The debate was moderated by Yvonne Harper, who is exceptionally knowledgeable about local politics and government operations at the … read more
No advisories for local waters
No advisories for local waters
Following an erroneous report by an Georgia television station about water advisories at Florida Panhandle beaches, local tourism officials prompted the Florida Department of Health’s Escambia County office to issue a statement affirming there are no advisories for local waters. “Escambia County currently does not have any advisories issued for local marine waters. This week’s and last week’s sampling did not … read more
NABOR announces candidate endorsements
NABOR announces candidate endorsements
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors today announced their endorsements for several local races. According to Association Executive, Angela Campbell, after NABOR hosted a forum, the following candidates received the nod from NABOR: Bob Johnson – Santa Rosa County Sheriff Stan Colie Nichols – Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Sam Parker – Santa Rosa County Commissioner … read more
Wanted man nabbed in Milton
Wanted man nabbed in Milton
A man wanted for burglary has been caught. According to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bob Johnson, 38-year-old Jim Domingues was apprehended tonight in Milton. Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission helicopter, located Domingues, who was wanted for burglary of a … read more
FDOT to host public meeting on Navarre Parkway safety concerns
FDOT to host public meeting on Navarre Parkway safety concerns
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing concerning safety improvements to U.S. 98 (State Road 30/Navarre Parkway) at Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road. The hearing will be held Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 7810 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. The intent … read more
Report: Woman punched during road rage incident on Laredo Street
Report: Woman punched during road rage incident on Laredo Street
An alleged act of road rage landed a Fort Walton Beach man behind bars last week after a woman claimed the man tried to run her and her friend off of the road when they were riding bicycles in Navarre back in April. The Okaloosa County man, Ryan Morse, 28, was charged with misdemeanor Battery … read more
Man arrested for property damage
Man arrested for property damage
An argument over a DVD player landed a Navarre man in jail on Simple Assault and Property Damage charges last week after a woman alleged the man jumped on the hood of her vehicle, denting it during a fit of rage. The man, later identified as Thomas Phouthavong, 26, was arrested following the incident and … read more
