Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Rough surf from Tropical Storm Colin forced two hopper dredges working on the Navarre Beach renourishment project to suspend work Monday and seek temporary shelter in Pensacola Bay. Waves also over-washed sections of the newly added lower beach berm, trapping water near the shoreline. However, county officials report the storm is not expected to have a long-term … read more
Evers makes push for local bay bridge meeting
Evers makes push for local bay bridge meeting
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 last week that the plans would be unveiled at a meeting on July 7 in Chipley. But after … read more
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Anglers on the Navarre Beach Pier could one day be able to use restroom facilities without having to make the 1,545 foot trek back to the pier store. On Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission gave preliminary approval to an amended agreement governing the operation of the Navarre Beach Pier, and they also decided to … read more
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Traffic on U.S. 98 was congested Friday evening following an accident involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Blue Tip Drive in Navarre. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital via Lifeguard Air Ambulance. Emergency officials could not release details about the injured motorcyclist but confirmed the accident only involved a motorcycle. More details will be posted … read more
Mayor: Let public have say on bay bridge
Mayor: Let public have say on bay bridge
Upon hearing word that the Florida Department of Transportation has narrowed their design build contractor choices for the Pensacola Bay Bridge project down to 5 finalists, City of Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser has stepped up to fight for the public and the city to have a say so in the design of the bay … read more
Navarre woman charged with neglecting a disabled person
Navarre woman charged with neglecting a disabled person
A Navarre caregiver responsible for tending to a 19-year-old Cerebral Palsy patient was charged with Neglecting a Disabled Person with Great Harm last Friday after an investigation determined the victim suffered nearly a year of neglect from the woman. Selena Bunch, 51, of Catline Circle, was later arrested for the alleged abuse and put behind … read more
Man arrested for animal, child abuse
Man arrested for animal, child abuse
A Navarre man was put behind bars on child and animal abuse charges after he allegedly got drunk and attacked two people inside a Navarre home and a dog, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. The suspect, John Spencer, 47, of Sound Haven Court, was arrested after the alleged incident and … read more
Your local marsh: Where magic happens
Your local marsh: Where magic happens
As a Navarre resident or visitor, you may be passing by one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts to us — everyday! How easily we take our natural assets for granted, not realizing that they are busy working for us day and night. What I’m referring to is a salt marsh. For such a humble-sounding name, … read more
Local market welcomes shoppers, vendors
Local market welcomes shoppers, vendors
“Sip, Shop, Smile” is the theme for Sand Dollar Saturday, a once-monthly marketplace venue located in Sand Dollar Plaza on Hwy 87 South in Navarre. Created by Michelle Massey, owner of A Special Place, and Carolyn Williams, owner of Sand Dollar Cottage, the marketplace’s goal is to provide a venue for local non-profits, community organizations, … read more
Navarre Rotary awards scholarships
Navarre Rotary awards scholarships
Last Friday, Rotary Club of Navarre hosted their 2016 Navarre High School scholarship winners and families at Hidden Creek Golf Course in Navarre. Rotary Club of Navarre awarded eleven $1,000 college scholarships to eligible 2016 Navarre High School seniors. This is the largest amount awarded in the history of the Rotary Club of Navarre and … read more
