Longer beach mat provides access to Gulf for all abilities
Longer beach mat provides access to Gulf for all abilities
Reaching the reef and gulf waters just got easier for everyone with the installation of a 200-foot-long beach access mat at Navarre Beach. The new AccessMat is located at the foot of the kayak launch at walkover 40E on Sea Oat Circle, just east of the Sea Oat Pavilion and directly ashore from the snorkeling reef in … read more
NABOR Leader To Preside At Professional State Level
NABOR Leader To Preside At Professional State Level
Mark Miller, sales agent with Century 21 Island View Realty in Navarre has been officially elected as a 2019 District Vice President for Florida Realtors — the largest professional association in the state. Miller previously served as the Navarre Area Board of Realtor’s 2017 President and has held additional leadership positions as the organization’s Treasurer, … read more
Cat reunited with family after four years
Cat reunited with family after four years
Arabella (Bella) first came into our family when my now husband and I were dating in 2009. She was born in the stall door at a barn, and my husband saved her and her siblings and we took her home. Not long after, my husband started his career in the military, and Bella moved with … read more
School District Administrator enters 2020 Superintendent’s Race
School District Administrator enters 2020 Superintendent’s Race
Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick has stated his intent not to seek re-election in 2020, and the first candidate has stepped up to enter that race. David Gunter, the district’s director for labor relations and compliance, pre-filed this afternoon. “I am dedicated to the development and implementation of enthusiastic and dynamic teaching … read more
Navarre man jailed for allegedly raping 6-year-old girl
Navarre man jailed for allegedly raping 6-year-old girl
John Benjamin Carper, 36, of the 2400 block of Abaco Drive in Navarre, was booked August 6 into Santa Rosa County Jail August 6 on a charge of sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12 by a suspect over the age of 18. His arrest reports states that in 2011 Carper had … read more
Work beings next week on additional Navarre Beach reef system
Work beings next week on additional Navarre Beach reef system
A project to deploy deepwater “nearshore” artificial reefs has been tentatively scheduled to begin the week of August 13 and will be undertaken by Orange Beach, Alabama contractor Walter Marine. The reefs will be installed in permitted artificial reef area SR-27, located approximately one mile off Navarre Beach. Over 500 modules will be deployed to … read more
Rough surf in Navarre area claims life of 30-year-old man
Rough surf in Navarre area claims life of 30-year-old man
South Santa Rosa News file photo of a Navarre Beach Fire Rescue training exercise Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Crews around 5:20 p.m. yesterday were dispatched to the Santa Rosa Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore to rescue a submerged 30-year-old black man, who later passed away. When fire crews arrived at 5:23 p.m., bystanders informed … read more
Navarre business worker distracted while suspect stole wallet
Navarre business worker distracted while suspect stole wallet
Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Officer responded yesterday to a fraud complaint. The victim, while working at a Artistry 98, was distracted by one suspect while the other stole a wallet. Within minutes, the stolen credit card was used at a local Walmart where gift cards were purchased. The victim was notified of … read more
Local workshop encourages local governments to conserve gopher tortoises
Local workshop encourages local governments to conserve gopher tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises in Florida. A workshop co-hosted by the FWC and Santa Rosa County Extension Services is scheduled for Aug. 14 in Santa Rosa County. The goal of these workshops is to identify ways … read more
Four vehicles stolen overnight in South Santa Rosa
Four vehicles stolen overnight in South Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that four reports of stolen vehicles were received on the morning of August 1. The reports came from different locations in the Navarre and Gulf Breeze areas. According to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy, deputies took four reports of stolen vehicles, including a stolen … read more
