Gulf Breeze High School student wins 2019 Congressional Art Competition
Gulf Breeze High School student wins 2019 Congressional Art Competition
Gulf Breeze High School student Haley Barrett on May 4 won first place in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for her piece entitled “Blackwater Dryad.” The annual art competition took place at the Mattie Kelly Art Center on Northwest Florida State College’s campus in Niceville, and she was presented the honor by U.S. Congressman Matt … read more
Droogsma signs with New York Giants
Droogsma signs with New York Giants
Former Gulf Breeze High School and Florida State University shotput champion Austin Droogsma is now a New York Giants football player. Droogsma, who was listed by the Giants as 6 feet 4 inches and 345 pounds, on Sunday signed a three-year contract after being invited to attend the Giants’ rookie mini camp last week in … read more
Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is May 11
Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is May 11
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 27th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 11. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need. Customers simply leave their donation of non-perishable food items next to their mailbox … read more
Do You Need a Measles Vaccine?
Do You Need a Measles Vaccine?
If you have watched the news recently, you have probably heard about the recent outbreaks of measles in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share that there have been 626 individual cases in 2019, diagnosed between January 1 and April 19. There are several states experiencing outbreaks, which are defined as … read more
Governor DeSantis applauds “unprecedented victories” during 2019 legislative session
Governor DeSantis applauds “unprecedented victories” during 2019 legislative session
Governor Ron DeSantis today commended the Florida Legislature for working with him this session to achieve unprecedented victories for Floridians in a wide range of policy areas that will benefit Florida for decades to come. “This session marks the beginning of a new day in Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “From our environment, to education, to … read more
Mental health support group forms in Navarre
Mental health support group forms in Navarre
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition, allowing participants to gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an … read more
Death row inmate charged with cellmate’s murder at Milton prison
Death row inmate charged with cellmate’s murder at Milton prison
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announced today that Rocky Ali Beamon was indicted by the Grand Jury in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, on the charge of First Degree Premeditated Murder for the January 22, 2017, killing of 27-year-old Nicholas Anderson. The Defendant and the victim were cellmates … read more
No action taken on Navarre Beach Chamber’s $120K request for money
No action taken on Navarre Beach Chamber’s $120K request for money
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce this morning asked the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council for $120,000 to make a down payment on a building located across the street from the existing county Visitor Information Center in Navarre. But TDC Chairwoman Liz Horton described the move as competitive and instead directed the chamber … read more
Public hearings announced for F-22 beddown
Public hearings announced for F-22 beddown
A maintenance Airman marshals in a 325th Fighter Wing F-22A Raptor at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 20. The first six Raptors arrived to their temporary home at Eglin from Tyndall Air Force Base. This move is part of mission shift by the Air Force as Hurricane Michael recovery efforts continue at Tyndall. (U.S. … read more
Regional transportation planners to meet May 8 in Navarre
Regional transportation planners to meet May 8 in Navarre
The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Organization will convene Wednesday, May 8 at the Santa Rosa County Visitors Information Center in Navarre. The TPO consists of regional elected leaders, including Santa Rosa County District 5 Commissioner Lane Lynchard, who serves as TPO chairman. Agenda action items include consideration of a resolution approved the scope of work … read more
