Firefighters Rescue Toddler from Fatal Residential Fire in Navarre
Firefighters Rescue Toddler from Fatal Residential Fire in Navarre
Firefighters were able to rescue a toddler, but friends say the boy’s grandmother perished in a residential house fire yesterday in East Navarre. At 10:43 a.m. the Holley-Navarre Fire District was alerted for a residential structure fire in the 2200 block of Jeannie St. The dispatch center advised they had received a 911 call from … read more
FWC Offers Tips to Safely Co-exist with Alligators
FWC Offers Tips to Safely Co-exist with Alligators
American alligator photo by Romi White Signs of spring – balmy weather, blooming flowers and nesting birds – are occurring throughout Florida. Warmer temperatures also mean alligators are more active and visible. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends taking precautions when in and around the water and has expanded its safety materials … read more
Tips for Better Gas Mileage
Tips for Better Gas Mileage
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) recently provided consumers with tips to maximize their gas usage. FDACS inspectors investigate complaints regarding pricing signage, fuel quality, and labeling while the state Attorney General’s office handles price gouging complaints. Here are some tips to help with gasoline prices: Check the tires: Checking the … read more
Gulf Breeze Woman Jailed After Boyfriend Says She Shot Him Over Facebook Contact with His Ex
Gulf Breeze Woman Jailed After Boyfriend Says She Shot Him Over Facebook Contact with His Ex
Gulf Breeze Police Department around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 responded to 80 Duncan Avenue in reference to a shooting. Dispatch advised a male victim had been shot and was standing behind the post office. The responding officer arrived and noticed a white male wearing a white shirt with blood on his back and … read more
SRC Animal Services overwhelmed by community support
SRC Animal Services overwhelmed by community support
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) has been overwhelmed by the community’s response after taking in over 70 dogs from a rescue case in Gulf Breeze the week of Feb. 21. Many different shelters, rescues, businesses and individuals responded to a plea for help from the animal shelter. Thanks to the tireless work of shelter … read more
OPINION: Group’s Tax Proposal Shows Lack of Understanding How Government Operates
OPINION: Group’s Tax Proposal Shows Lack of Understanding How Government Operates
In a nutshell, Preserve Navarre wants Santa Rosa County to make a double-digit reduction of its budget across the board so that if Navarre voters approve incorporation their group could levy a 1 mill annual property tax rate on property owners. In the proposal, which was released today via social media, Preserve Navarre shared no … read more
Crestview Man Wins $2M on Scratch-Off Ticket
Crestview Man Wins $2M on Scratch-Off Ticket
Smith’s winning ticket. Florida Lottery photo. The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Sean Smith-Ogara, 34, of Crestview, claimed the first $2 million top prize from the new 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Pensacola District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,645,000.00 Smith-Ogara purchased his winning … read more
Gulf Islands National Seashore Wants Input on Future of Island Roads
Gulf Islands National Seashore Wants Input on Future of Island Roads
Gulf Islands National Seashore will host a virtual public meeting from 4-6 p.m., on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to solicit feedback on various sustainable road options being evaluated for portions of J. Earle Bowden Way (Highway 399/Route 11) and Fort Pickens Road (Route 12), on Santa Rosa Island. In 2004, Hurricane Ivan severely damaged the … read more
Incorporation Tax Proposal Debate Rescheduled
Incorporation Tax Proposal Debate Rescheduled
Last week it was discovered that a July 12 debate on Navarre incorporation proposals from two separate groups will not take place as planned. The moderator of that debate has since rescheduled a live debate, and he’s calling out Preserve Navarre for sharing false misinformation and presenting an “irresponsible” tax proposal. Preserve Navarre Campaign Manager … read more
Tourism Event Revenues Help Improve and Maintain Navarre Beach
Tourism Event Revenues Help Improve and Maintain Navarre Beach
Each year Derrick Benton hosts the largest offshore kayak fishing event along the Gulf Coast at Navarre Beach, generating around $600,000 in bed tax revenues, which are used to help make improvements on Navarre Beach. Photo courtesy Derrick Benton. Navarre Beach’s maintenance crews are unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to ensure the beach … read more
