Hidden gem part of BTW tour
Hidden gem part of BTW tour
Only five minutes north of Navarre there’s a local treasure which the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council is promoting this month as part of its 12th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour. Talented artists Brenda and Marty Stokes, founders of Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, along with their gifted son, Jason, are opening the doors … read more
Still no leads in armed robbery case
Still no leads in armed robbery case
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators are still sorting through evidence to determine who robbed the Navarre east Dollar General store back on Sept. 15. According to the SRSO, a man with a handgun entered the store back on that Tuesday and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect entered the store at around … read more
Robbery suspect released from jail
Robbery suspect released from jail
The man who law enforcement agencies say robbed the Centennial Bank in Navarre earlier this year has been released from Santa Rosa County Jail after posting bond. According to the SRC Jail View website, 22-year-old Joel Beauchemin was released from the jail back on Oct. 1 after spending less than a week behind bars. The … read more
Ronny’s Car Wash coming
Ronny’s Car Wash coming
Plans are underway for a new automated car wash for Navarre. “We’re working on the plans,” said Ronnie Douglas, a co-owner of Ronny’s Car Wash, which currently has two locations in Pensacola, one in Pace and one in Milton. According to Douglas, the company expects to have plans back from the engineer at the end … read more
Navarre woman busted in prostitution ring
Navarre woman busted in prostitution ring
A Navarre woman was one of a handful of people busted in a prostitution sting conducted by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Camillia Rushing, 23, of Frontera Street was arrested last Friday and charged with solicitation for prostitution. The OCSO conducted the sting after receiving a handful of complaints about prostitution in the county. Many … read more
Man convicted of battery
Man convicted of battery
A Milton man was convicted of Sexual Battery earlier this week by a Santa Rosa County Jury. State Attorney Bill Eddins announced on Oct. 6 that the man, Steven Earl Kimmons was convicted of the charge placed against him. According to records, on July 11, 2014 Kimmons was arrested after a 44-year-old mentally challenged woman … read more
Politics are running and ruining our schools
Politics are running and ruining our schools
It’s time to get back to educating and stop bowing to government’s dictatorial political agendas. The Florida Constitution states duly elected local school boards control the schools in their districts. But the Florida Governor and Legislature, along with the Commissioner and Board of Education refuse to enforce Florida’s sovereignty. Thus, local school districts are forced … read more
Showing school spirit
Showing school spirit
The Holley-Navarre Middle School PTSA hosted a “Spirit Night” at Jersey Mike’s earlier this week, which donated 20 percent of profits to the school. “This is absolutely fabulous to see the community’s support of our school,” HNMS Principal Joie DeStefano said. Assistant Principal Robert Trigg said the money would be used to improve the school’s … read more
Band truck breaks down on way to competition
Band truck breaks down on way to competition
While the Gulf Breeze High School Soundwave Band was tuning their instruments in Daleville, Ala. back on Sept. 26 in anticipation of the Daleville Band Invitational Competition, a crucial piece of equipment was in dire need of a tune up. The band was 5 miles west of the Defuniak Springs exit on Interstate 10 eastbound … read more
