Trump awards Medal of Honor to Hurlburt Field airman’s family
Trump awards Medal of Honor to Hurlburt Field airman’s family
The family of the late Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman today accepted the Congressional Medal of Honor from United States President Donald J. Trump, who made the posthumous award in honoring his sacrifice during 2002’s battle at Takur Ghar in Afghanistan. “In that final act of supreme courage, John gave his life for … read more
Judge dimisses former reporter’s petition
Judge dimisses former reporter’s petition
Former Navarre Press Reporter Yvonne C. Harper pictured August 22 in court. First Judicial Circuit Judge David Rimmer on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Former Navarre Press Reporter Yvonne C. Harper, who was seeking a protective order against a Navarre man who has made comments about her in a local social media group. Judge … read more
Ask the Matchmaker!
Ask the Matchmaker!
Denise Levy is a Certified Life Coach & Professional Matchmaker. She is the owner of Matchmaker Gulf Coast and works with singles nationally (Photo Credit Dave Dexter of Dex Design Photograph) 1) How do you meet eligible men and women in our area? The best way to meet eligible singles in any area is to … read more
Fire departments seek increased property tax assessments
Fire departments seek increased property tax assessments
Notices of proposed property taxes will be arriving in Santa Rosa County mailboxes soon, and this year’s TRIM notices include a requested increased fire assessment for county residences, businesses and vacant land located within the fire districts of Allentown, Bagdad, Berrydale, East Milton, Harold, Jay, Munson, Pace and Skyline as well as Navarre Beach. … read more
Turtle Center seeks $1.8 M for new facility on 87 S
Turtle Center seeks $1.8 M for new facility on 87 S
The proposed new site is located in Holley just north of East River Bridge on a parcel of land which previously housed Porter’s nursery The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center on May 18 submitted a proposal to Florida Triumph Gulf Coast, seeking $1.8 million for a new facility. “We should hear something in the … read more
State troopers nab murder suspect during traffic stop on Hwy. 87 S
State troopers nab murder suspect during traffic stop on Hwy. 87 S
Florida Highway Patrol troopers performed an August 15 traffic stop on a white SUV for a speeding violation on State Road 87 at Farrington Road. During the stop they arrested an Alabama man wanted for murder. After pulling over the vehicle, the trooper observed strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle and initiated a … read more
Online dating match ends in sexual assault charge
Online dating match ends in sexual assault charge
A Navarre man is facing a sexual assault charge after a woman he met online reported him to police. His bond is currently $50,000. 51-year-old Eduardo Alberto Aymond of the 8800 block of U.S. 98 was booked August 14 into Santa Rosa County Jail on the first-degree felony charge after a warrant was issued for … read more
Venetian Way and Coronado Drive construction set to begin August 20
Venetian Way and Coronado Drive construction set to begin August 20
Construction for the Venetian Way and Coronado Drive drainage improvement project in Gulf Breeze will begin Mon., Aug. 20. The project includes improved stormwater systems and construction of an outfall canal to improve the conveyance of stormwater. By contract, the project has a time of completion of 395 days. Construction hours will be Mon. … read more
Friday Night Lights start August 17
Friday Night Lights start August 17
Navarre has become a Northwest Florida juggernaut since 2012 and it doesn’t look like the Raiders’ ship will slow down any time soon. Since 2012, under the direction of Jay Walls, Navarre has posted a record of 59-15 with two trips to the 6A State Semi Finals and three trips to the 6A Regional Semi … read more
Group aims to lower shelter kill rate
Group aims to lower shelter kill rate
Graphic courtesy A Hope for Santa Rosa County A Hope for Santa Rosa County is hoping to reduce the number of animals euthanized at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. Volunteers say 4,058 of 6,011 animals which entered the shelter in 2017 were ultimately euthanized. “We called each county shelter,” said Volunteer Paige Cary. “Out … read more