Chamber/CEO file motion to dismiss defamation suit
Chamber/CEO file motion to dismiss defamation suit
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and its CEO Judith Morehead filed a May 31 motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against them by Beach Community Bank President Tony Hughes. Hughes filed his suit May 18, alleging Morehead made false accusations against him during a board meeting and accusing the chamber of negligence … read more
Charges dropped against Maloney
Charges dropped against Maloney
A DUI charge was dismissed against a well-known Mobile, Ala. lawyer and Navarre resident Wednesday after the Florida State Attorney’s Office ruled there was not sufficient evidence to prove the suspect was under the influence during the time of his arrest. The attorney, David J. Maloney, who has an address at the 8100 block of … read more
County approves Williams Creek wastewater treatment facility
County approves Williams Creek wastewater treatment facility
Photo caption: Phil Phillips, Clinton Wells and Paul Gardner with Holley-Navarre Water System pictured at an existing rapid infiltration basin system on Gordon Evans Road. Santa Rosa County Commissioners on May 26 approved a controversial request by Holley-Navarre Water System to construct a $1 million treated wastewater facility near Williams Creek in Navarre. A HNWS engineer promised the … read more
Courthouse location to be included in tax question
Courthouse location to be included in tax question
When Santa Rosa voters go to the polls in August to decide whether to fund a new courthouse with an increased sale tax, county commissioners want to make sure citizens know where the facility would be built. On Monday, commissioners discussed ballot language asking voters to approve the half percent sales tax increase. County Administrator … read more
Armed robbery suspect identified
Armed robbery suspect identified
A Navarre man is behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail charged with robbery after local law enforcement nabbed him for allegedly robbing the Dollar General at 9576 Navarre Parkway. The same Dollar General that was robbed last September Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended the suspect, 30-year-old Terrance Frazier, of Lucena Street, who allegedly robbed the Dollar … read more
Development planned inside Navarre Beach Marine Park
Development planned inside Navarre Beach Marine Park
A development company plans to break ground in about 90 days on a new housing complex planned for a 5.74-acre privately owned parcel within the county-owned Navarre Beach Marine Park. The parcel is zoned commercial, and developers Vic Deal and Ron Ward plan to construct a 134-unit complex consisting of five 4-story buildings and two … read more
Sales tax questions to be finalized for August vote
Sales tax questions to be finalized for August vote
Next week, the Santa Rosa County Commission is expected to finalize language for two ballot questions asking voters to approve sales tax increases to fund a new courthouse and other capital needs. The commission will discuss the ballot language at its committee meeting, set for 9 a.m., Monday, May 23, at the Santa Rosa County … read more
Shooting justified
Shooting justified
An investigation involving the officer-involved shooting of a Navarre man at a Niceville motel that took place last September has been deemed justifiable by the local state attorney’s office. Back on Sept. 22, Joel Dixon Smith, who had an address in Navarre, shot and killed Okaloosa County Deputy William “Bill” Myers of the Okaloosa County … read more
Father-son duo arrested again for theft
Father-son duo arrested again for theft
Like father, like son. For the second time this year, a Navarre father and son have been arrested for Dealing in Stolen Property and Larceny after they were allegedly caught trying to casually steal items from a Navarre residence on Monday. Marvan Darby, 53, and his 20-year-old son, Marvin, both of the 2400 block of … read more
Man arrested for burglarizing Navarre daycare
Man arrested for burglarizing Navarre daycare
A Navarre man was charged with burglarizing and stealing from a children’s daycare in Navarre after his wife and the daycare owner ID’d the man on surveillance allegedly stealing money and checks from the business’ cash deposit box. The suspect, 38-year-old Eric Touhey of River Road was allegedly caught on the daycare’s surveillance video allegedly … read more
