Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge
Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge
Plans for a 100-room hotel proposed for construction on a roughly two-acre site on U.S. 98 near Navarre Beach Bridge are under review by Santa Rosa County. The property consists of two parcels purchased in January by Destin-based 8600 Nav Pkwy, LLC. “I’m not able to say anything,” said Attorney Casey Waterhouse, who serves as … read more
Blues plan to resume air shows
Blues plan to resume air shows
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron the Blue Angels took to the skies over Pensacola Thursday morning for the first time after being on an operational pause, and according to www.military.com, plan to resume their air show schedule next weekend in Vero Beach. “Right now, we are practicing to make the next show,” said Blue Angels … read more
Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.
Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.
Construction activities will begin at the intersection of U.S. 98 and County Road 399 (East Bay Boulevard) in Santa Rosa County the week of June 20. The $321,000 project includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection. Motorists can expect lane restrictions, however, there will be no work requiring lane closures between the … read more
Bay bridge plans to be unveiled next month
Bay bridge plans to be unveiled next month
Proposed design plans for the new Pensacola Bay Bridge will come out of hiding next month, giving the public the first glimpse of what the new 3-mile structure could look like. The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed this week that the plans would be unveiled at a meeting on July 18 in Milton after a … read more
Aydelott’s competency restored
Aydelott’s competency restored
After nearly 2 1/2 years of trial delays, the Gulf Breeze man charged with bludgeoning his mother to death in the Crane Cove subdivision back on Christmas Eve 2013 could soon have his day in court. William “Brandon” Aydelott, who was 17 years old when he admitted to murdering his mother, a Holley-Navarre Middle School … read more
Blue Angels pilot killed in crash
Blue Angels pilot killed in crash
The nation mourned the death of a decorated Blue Angels pilot who was involved in a fiery plane crash outside of Nashville, Tenn. last Thursday. Captain Jeff Kuss, 32, was flying an F/A-18 aircraft assigned to the Navy’s Flight Demonstration squad during a practice show when it went down shortly after takeoff. Kuss, a Marine, … read more
We need to protect our local waterways
We need to protect our local waterways
“Outstanding Florida Water” – OFW! What does that mean to you? Spanning our southern shoreline, from the tip of Gulf Breeze to the Okaloosa County line, Santa Rosa Sound lies within a mile or two of the majority of Santa Rosa County residents. We are drawn to its beauty, recreational value and economic opportunities. But … read more
Gulf Breeze Police Report – June 10, 2016
Gulf Breeze Police Report – June 10, 2016
Wednesday, June 1 A Gulf Breeze man was slapped with DUI charges after Gulf Breeze Police stopped him for a traffic violation at the 800 block of Shoreline Drive last Wednesday. Evan Burgmeier, 27, was arrested without incident following the stop. Friday, June 3 GBPD conducted a traffic stop at the 200 block of Gulf … read more
Man charged with aggravated stalking, harassment
Man charged with aggravated stalking, harassment
A Navarre man was put behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail on June 8 after it was found that he was harassing his ex-wife through a series of text messages and calls. Michael Martinez, 30, of the 6800 block of Liberty Street was arrested by a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy Wednesday and charged … read more
GB woman charged with assaulting mother
GB woman charged with assaulting mother
A Gulf Breeze woman was put behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail and charged with Battery last Thursday afternoon after she allegedly struck her mother and kicked her when she was on the ground. Amoreena Thach, 25, was arrested for the incident at 1:16 p.m. last Thursday and booked into the county jail. She … read more
