Impact of state’s $5.7 million not yet known
Impact of state’s $5.7 million not yet known
There’s no word yet on how money included in the new state budget for the Navarre Beach renourishment project might impact assessments expected to be paid by beach residents. The budget signed last week by Gov. Rick Scott included $5.7 million for the project, which is estimated to cost a total of $17.4 million. About … read more
Gaetz joins race to replace Miller – all eyes on Evers now
Gaetz joins race to replace Miller – all eyes on Evers now
When U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller made the surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election after completing his current eighth term, it started a snowball of growing speculation about which local elected officials might seek his seat — and who might in turn try to fill any resulting vacancies. Political powerhouse and Florida State Senator … read more
Navarre Chamber, Santa Rosa County to adopt lease for Visitor Center space
Navarre Chamber, Santa Rosa County to adopt lease for Visitor Center space
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Santa Rosa County are poised to ink a deal that will keep the chamber in the Visitor Information Center on U.S. 98. The chamber will pay $7,470 annually for the space, or $622.50 per month , according to a proposed lease. Santa Rosa County Commissioners will discuss … read more
Gov. approves record budget with $5.7 m for Navarre Beach renourishment
Gov. approves record budget with $5.7 m for Navarre Beach renourishment
Last night Florida Governor Rick Scott approved Florida’s record-breaking $82 billion budget, which included $7.4 million for projects in Santa Rosa County. “We received funding for projects to help improve our I-10 Industrial Park, restore our beach, improve infrastructure in Holley By The Sea, support our agriculture community and improve our water quality,” Santa Rosa … read more
Paying tribute
Paying tribute
Last Friday morning was a big day for Nathan Harris. The founder of the Marine Raider Memorial March was about to embark on a 770-mile journey from Navarre to Camp Lejeune, NC. But before he could leave with his 14 ruckers and 11 support team members, he made sure to take a piece of history … read more
Trucker takes out 399 span
Trucker takes out 399 span
A tractor trailer driver forced traffic on U.S. Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze to a standstill last week after his truck clipped the underside of the 399 overpass, causing major damage to the overpass that was constructed nearly have a century ago. At around 5:15 p.m. last Friday in the middle of rush hour, a … read more
Trumpslide
Trumpslide
Navarre resident James Calkins and other Trump campaign volunteers were ecstatic with Tuesday night’s election results after Trump took the lion’s share of Santa Rosa County votes. James and his wife, Maria, are part of a group of local volunteers who have been saturating Navarre with Trump campaign signs. The Calkins have also traveled to … read more
Two candidates quit sheriff’s race
Two candidates quit sheriff’s race
The race to win the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s seat may have become a bit easier for the agency’s Chief Deputy Bob Johnson. Former longtime Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Hank Shirah, presently the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for Pensacola State College, told South Santa Rosa News yesterday that he … read more
Boots honor first responders
Boots honor first responders
Wandering through Navarre Park early last Friday morning, Air Force Chaplain Doug Lumpkin’s wandering eyes caught a glimpse of something familiar. The Hurlburt Field stationed Air Force leader walked over to the familiar items and kneeled down to get a better look. The well-known site was a pair of leather boots. But these weren’t just … read more
Blackhawk Memorial to be unveiled May 30
Blackhawk Memorial to be unveiled May 30
It was about 8 a.m. when S.S. Dixon Intermediate School art teacher Randy New made his appearance in Navarre Park last Friday. New’s hands had been buried in clay and sweat over the last several months. He was selected as the artist responsible for handcrafting a memorial paying tribute to the 11 servicemen who were killed … read more
