Evers shakes up election year
Evers shakes up election year
Florida Senator Greg Evers triggered action by other state and local officials this week after announcing Tuesday that he will seek the Congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, who isn’t seeking re-election. Evers joins a crowded field of candidates, which includes Florida House District 4 Representative Matt Gaetz, in the race to replace Miller. … read more
Beach renourishment underway
Beach renourishment underway
Wednesday morning large equipment was moved behind Beach Colony West Condominiums on Navarre Beach. It will be used to install a 2,200-foot submerged pipeline from an offshore borrow pit to the shoreline. Weeks Marine, Inc. is performing the $17.4 million renourishment project for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, and per a county … read more
Report: Man uses hammer to assault Gulf Breeze resident
Report: Man uses hammer to assault Gulf Breeze resident
A Fort Walton Beach man was put behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail last Friday after Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies were able to track the man down after linking him to two alleged assaults that occurred back in August 2015. According to the arrest reports, one of those incidents occurred on August 25 … read more
Report: Father ID’s sons who were caught burglarizing a vehicle
Report: Father ID’s sons who were caught burglarizing a vehicle
Two brothers were slapped with burglary charges after their own father identified them on video surveillance footage stealing items from a vehicle at the Navarre Walmart and saw them on the video attempting to steal the same car they were burglarizing. According to the arrest report, both John Abegg, 28, and his brother Dennis Abegg, … read more
Holley-Navarre Water officials concerned about solicitation letters
Holley-Navarre Water officials concerned about solicitation letters
During the April 19 Holley-Navarre Water System board meeting, former president Daryl Lynchard made fellow directors aware of a solicitation letter being sent to local water customers by a Connecticut-based company — not the local utility. The letter from HomeServe USA Repair Management reads “Important Information about Your Water Line” and solicits new customers to … read more
Caring for the past
Caring for the past
Down a winding road in Holley lies an old cemetery on East Bay. A historic church once stood at the site, but after being abandoned for decades, it collapsed following Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Tom White, who lived in Lakeland for around 20 years, visited Holley Point Cemetery when he relocated to the area, and … read more
Navarre Relay for Life tonight
Navarre Relay for Life tonight
Relay for Life of Navarre is proud to present Carnival for a Cure! April 22-23 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Come out and enjoy some food, games, and fun. Survivor lap will directly follow opening ceremonies, Luminaria ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. “We can’t wait to Relay with you! Come and help us … read more
Dolphins crushed in regionals
Dolphins crushed in regionals
Gulf Breeze High School was eliminated in the first round of regional competition in both the boys’ and girls’ 2016 FHSAA Lacrosse Championship matches last Friday night. The boys’ team fell 17-2 in a tough loss to Maclay High School, while the Lady Dolphins were outscored 7-5 by a tenacious Oak Hall High School offense. … read more
Letter to water customers not from Holley-Navarre Water System
Letter to water customers not from Holley-Navarre Water System
During last night’s Holley-Navarre Water System board meeting, former president Daryl Lynchard made fellow directors aware of a solicitation letter being sent to local water customers by a Connecticut-based company — not the local utility. The letter from HomeServe USA Repair Management reads “Important Information about Your Water Line” and solicits new customers to purchase … read more
Crews start pipe installation for beach renourishment
Crews start pipe installation for beach renourishment
This morning large equipment was moved behind Beach Colony West Condominiums on Navarre Beach. It will be used to install a 2,200-foot submerged pipeline from an offshore borrow pit to the shoreline. Weeks Marine, Inc. is performing the $17.4 million renourishment project for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, and per a county … read more
