Boston re-elected to school board
Boston re-elected to school board
Incumbent District 3 Santa Rosa County School Board Member Carol Boston was re-elected August 28 by less than a three-percent margin. Boston defeated Kenny Long, an educator at West Navarre Intermediate School, receiving 51.44 percent of votes compared to his 48.56 percent. “I will support constant evaluations of safety polices, plans and procedures to ensure … read more
New leader, new hope for Navarre
New leader, new hope for Navarre
James Dabney, owner of East River Smokehouse, John Lewis, Navarre Beach Fire & Rescue chairman, Dave & Lynn Piech and Navarre Beach resident Larry Sims, celebrating Piech’s landslide victory. Dabney expressed hope that Piech is the right leader to get the Navarre community to start working together again. Col. Dave Piech, USAF (Ret.), won the … read more
Gulf Breeze Zoo purchases 35 more acres for expansion
Gulf Breeze Zoo purchases 35 more acres for expansion
The Gulf Breeze Zoo during May and June acquired three adjacent parcels of land, totaling 35 acres, for its planned expansion. “We have recently purchased adjoining properties, and with the addition of the 35 acres the zoo properties now total 85 acres,” said Meg Lampert, marketing director. A 20-acre parcel west of the zoo on … read more
Tropical development could take place Labor Day weekend
Tropical development could take place Labor Day weekend
Graphic by weathermodels.com for September 3 Tropical activity is ramping up as the peak of hurricane season approaches, and forecasters are watching several potential developments, including a tropical wave which could form into a storm by Sunday. Forecaster Ryan Maue said South Florida residents should monitor the wave, which he said could bring heavy rain … read more
Upcoming park closures
Upcoming park closures
Weather permitting, the following parks will be closed for maintenance or upgrades. Signs will be posted and caution tape will be around the area under maintenance. Monday, Sept. 3 – Nov. 30 – Sandpiper Park in Oriole Beach – demolition and reconstruction of the pier and seawall. Tuesday, Sept. 4 – Tiger Point Park in … read more
Children’s Hospital Annual NICU reunion September 6
Children’s Hospital Annual NICU reunion September 6
The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart invites former patients and families of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to the annual NICU reunion on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart offers the area’s only Level III NICU. More than 1,000 babies are admitted to the NICU each year, with about … read more
School bus transportation provider addresses issues
School bus transportation provider addresses issues
A STATEMENT FROM STA TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: I would like to take this opportunity to address some of the issues that have arisen during the first two weeks of school relative to school bus transportation, and provide an update with the steps we have taken and are taking to correct them. We are excited … read more
Flags at half-staff for McCain
Flags at half-staff for McCain
As a mark of respect for the memory of late Senator John McCain, President Donald J. Trump on August 25 issued a Proclamation directing all flags to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of … read more
Navarre man crashes truck into home
Navarre man crashes truck into home
Joshua Michael Pandolph, 35, of Navarre, has been booked into Santa Rosa County Jail following an early morning incident in which he reportedly crashed a truck into a home on East Bay Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol was on scene this morning at the home located on East Bay Boulevard at Crittenden Drive. Witnesses at … read more
FHP seeks red Chevy Camaro in bridge fatality
FHP seeks red Chevy Camaro in bridge fatality
Surveillance video from Juana’s Pagodas The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking a 2010-2015 red Chevolet Camaro which reportedly struck a woman who fell from the exterior of a moving vehicle on Navarre Beach Bridge on August 19. According to FHP, Jeanette Martinez and Amber Morin were riding on the exterior of the Nissan Armada northbound … read more
