NABOR giving back during Military Appreciation Month
NABOR giving back during Military Appreciation Month
When Sheila Hale reached out to NABOR to share information on her volunteer work as treasurer of a local non-profit earlier this month, little did she expect a tidal wave of support from the professional real estate community for the charity she serves. NABOR has long been recognized as leading supporters in the Navarre community … read more
Is cursive becoming a curse?
Is cursive becoming a curse?
Cursive writing or script, as some call it, seems like such a minor piece of education. Yet when it is removed from the curriculum, the education system fails the children. Some argue cursive is antiquated or obsolete, given most “writing” is now done on a computer. However, there are critical aspects of education that come … read more
Holley Boy Turns 80
Holley Boy Turns 80
Holley native Mickey Broxson is celebrating his 80th birthday today, September 11, 2023. Known as “Boss,” he got that nickname from the Boss Hogg character in Dukes of Hazzard. “He’s the Godfather of Holley,” said his daughter, Jolie Hatcher. When he was a teenager in the early 1960s, there wasn’t a high school in the … read more
Chamber sued for defamation
Chamber sued for defamation
A defamation lawsuit has been filed against the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and its CEO Judith Morehead. The May 18 complaint filed by Tony Hughes, chairman of the chamber’s Military Affairs Council and president of Beach Community Bank, alleges Morehead made false allegations regarding Hughes to an “unknown number” of chamber board members. “Ms. Morehead … read more
Renourishment complete on east end of beach
Renourishment complete on east end of beach
Weeks Marine staff have shifted the sand pumping distribution pipe toward the west as they wrap up beach renourishment on the east end of Navarre Beach. Navarre Beach is now open to the public from behind Beach Colony Resort eastward through Navarre Beach Marine Park to the border of Eglin Air Force Base property. Crews … read more
Commissioners want to shave price of courthouse before tax vote
Commissioners want to shave price of courthouse before tax vote
Leery about asking voters to approve a sales tax increase to fund a $47 million courthouse project, some Santa Rosa County Commissioners are looking to reduce the price. The proposed courthouse, as envisioned in the final report from consultant HOK presented at Monday’s commission meeting, would be a 135,000 square-foot, three-story facility. It will include … read more
Lawyer, Navarre resident arrested for DUI
Lawyer, Navarre resident arrested for DUI
A well known Mobile, Ala. personal injury lawyer and Navarre resident was arrested for a DUI charge Sunday morning in Escambia County. David Maloney, 49, who has an address at the 8100 block of Pompano Street, was arrested for the alleged incident at 3:35 a.m. that morning. According to his website, Maloney represents clients who … read more
Sea Shellpalooza!
Sea Shellpalooza!
Navarre resident Heather Schultz and her niece, Joslyn, collected shells Wednesday at Navarre Beach Photo by Romi White The Navarre Beach renourishment project is harvesting more than one million cubic yards of sand from an offshore site and has brought forth a bounty of sea shells at the shoreline. Navarre Beach Utilities Supervisor Terry Wallace reports crews have … read more
Pink water scare
Pink water scare
Beachgoers Wednesday morning were taken aback by bright pink water coming out of distribution pipes in use for the Navarre Beach renourishment project. But Santa Rosa County Engineer Roger Blaylock said crew on the hopper dredger had performed a dye test to ensure the pump was fully operational. “It will dissipate shortly,” he said. According … read more
Report: Armed Walmart thief leads deputies on brief chase
Report: Armed Walmart thief leads deputies on brief chase
An alleged armed felon tried to escape the grasp of law enforcement Monday afternoon after he stole several items from the Navarre Walmart and led Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies on a foot chase along Highway 98. The suspect, John Cotner, 26, of Mary Esther was eventually nabbed by deputies and charged with Possession of … read more
