Navarre Chambers Unite Just in Time for 50th Anniversary Celebration
Navarre Chambers Unite Just in Time for 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce today announced it is warmly welcoming the remaining members of the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. The unification of the two chambers comes on the eve of the original chamber’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Former Chamber CEO Tamara Fountain first initiated an attempt to unify the groups several years … read more
Santa Rosa County Landfill Rates to Increase April 1
Santa Rosa County Landfill Rates to Increase April 1
Despite Santa Rosa County Landfill generating a profit, Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted February 9 to approve gradually increasing certain rates at the county landfill from $42 to $50 per ton by 2027. Consultants with Geosyntec, a firm hired by the county develop a solid waste disposal rate study and business plan, provided a related … read more
Fired Twitter Exec Says U.S. Government Demanded Censorship During Pandemic
Fired Twitter Exec Says U.S. Government Demanded Censorship During Pandemic
A Former Twitter executive during a February 8 hearing admitted the U.S. Government had demanded certain content be deleted from the social media platform. “Twitter worked overtime to surpress accurate COVID information,” said Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). “I find it extremely alarming Twitter’s unfettered censorship spread into medical fields and affected millions of Americans by … read more
Wife and Boyfriend Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme of Husband
Wife and Boyfriend Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme of Husband
Back in April 2022 a man was shot in the throat at Little Man’s Paint & Body Shop in Milton. He recovered; however, his wife and a man have been charged in a murder-for-hire scheme. At the time, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office described it as a domestic incident. The victim told cops his wife … read more
Leadership change announced at FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance
Leadership change announced at FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance
After more than 11 years leading the charge of economic development with Greater Pensacola Chamber and FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, Scott Luth announced he is stepping down as CEO. Luth told the board of directors he is ready for a new challenge. “When I first came to Pensacola, I saw a lot of opportunity to … read more
Local Orthopaedic Surgeons Perform Stateside Surgery Through Newly Launched Nonprofit
Local Orthopaedic Surgeons Perform Stateside Surgery Through Newly Launched Nonprofit
Dr. Steven Kronlage pictured with patient Nassir Andrew. Photo courtesy Hands of Hope. Late last month, the Hands of Hope Medical Mission (HHMM) sponsored its first stateside patient operation at the Andrews Institute Surgery Center. Orthopaedic surgeons Drs. Steven Kronlage and Chris O’Grady, who also serve as Co-Presidents of HHMM, performed the life-changing procedure on … read more
Lunch for a Cause to Benefit SAFE Program Set for February 17
Lunch for a Cause to Benefit SAFE Program Set for February 17
A fundraiser aimed to provide sensory kits for every Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy is planned for Friday, February 17. Emerald Coast Exceptional Families, Rotary Club of Navarre, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson and Samurai Japanese Steakhouse are teaming up to host the event. Proceeds will be used by Emerald Coast Exceptional Families in support … read more
Wife Accused of Stabbing Woman, Damaging Vehicle in Hotel Parking Lot
Wife Accused of Stabbing Woman, Damaging Vehicle in Hotel Parking Lot
A Pensacola woman was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail January 31 after police reported to a Gulf Breeze hotel where a victim said the woman used a pocket knife to slice open her left hand and flattened her vehicle’s tire as she tried to leave. Gulf Breeze Police Department was dispatched to Hampton Inn … read more
Concert Aims to Provide Hyper-Local Aid to Ukraine
Concert Aims to Provide Hyper-Local Aid to Ukraine
A local nonprofit organization, A Little More Help, raised money to provide a Starlink, which is being used in Bakhmut, Ukraine. “You can look at their faces and imagine the lives they left and the children and families they’ve been out of communication with,” said Cori Bilyayev. Cori Bilyayev of Gulf Breeze met her husband, … read more
Milton Celebrates Mardi Gras this Weekend
Milton Celebrates Mardi Gras this Weekend
The Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates this weekend will host the City of Milton’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade. Additionally, the Krewe will host kick-off and post-parade celebrations, including a fireworks display after Saturday’s parade. The Kick-off Party Friday night will take place at Jernigan’s Landing, which is located at Riverwalk Park on South Willing … read more
