Holley man arrested in “unusual” case
Holley man arrested in “unusual” case
On 11/29/17, suspect Dennis Shibler arrived at the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office substation in Navarre. In the vehicle with him was a 90-year-old male with a walker and an obvious black eye. When Shibler entered the substation, he advised he “wanted something done with him,” referring to the elderly male, who Shibler accused of … read more
Angels remain on local angel trees
Angels remain on local angel trees
Interested in supporting local angel trees? Here are a couple of opportunities for you… The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is working with Caring and Sharing to collect bicycles for families served by the program. “Our angel tree is specific to that program,” said Chamber CEO Tamara Fountain, who said about 10 angels remain … read more
Whale of a project!
Whale of a project!
During Fall Break students at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station constructed a life-sized humpback whale which will be used as an educational exhibit. “It’s a proud moment,” said MSS Director Charlene Mauro and an award-winning teacher who said she has wanted to build a portable life-sized whale exhibit for years and the project not … read more
Grand Marlin wins 2017 Golden Spoon Award
Grand Marlin wins 2017 Golden Spoon Award
The Grand Marlin Pensacola Beach was recently recognized as one of Florida’s best places to dine with Florida Trend’s 2017 Golden Spoon award. The annual winners appear in the 50th Anniversary Golden Spoon special section in the December issue of Florida Trend magazine. For the past 50 years, Florida Trend has provided readers with a … read more
Father and son arrested for elderly abuse
Father and son arrested for elderly abuse
Deputies around 1:30 a.m. on November 25 responded to a welfare check requested by Lori Palileo, who told police her caretakers, Thomas and James Hermann, had removed her from inpatient care at Bay Breeze Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and were not allowing her to take any medication. According to the arrest report, when police arrived … read more
City of Gulf Breeze announces staff promotions
City of Gulf Breeze announces staff promotions
Gulf Breeze City Manager Samantha Abell has announced the promotion of long-time Public Services Director, Vernon Prather, to the position of acting Assistant City Manager and Jason Randell, Utility Services Manager, to Interim Public Services Director. Randell’s previous position will remain vacant, and Danny Hall has been promoted from Distribution Foreman to Interim Water & … read more
Surprise gift for Refuge for Women
Surprise gift for Refuge for Women
The blessings have been bountiful lately for Refuge for Women Emerald Coast, an organization which formed in February but is already more than halfway toward its goal of raising $100,000 to open up a safe house for sexually exploited women. Recently an anonymous donor offered to match up to $10,000 in contributions the group received … read more
Locals flood “Open Gaetz Day”
Locals flood “Open Gaetz Day”
Despite chilly weather more than 100 people filled the back deck at East River Smokehouse to participate in a November 27 town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz. “Open Gaetz Day,” a recurring event the legislator hosts in communities throughout Florida’s 1st District, is aimed at making face-to-face meetings convenient for constituents to … read more
Utility director to appeal board action
Utility director to appeal board action
Following a controversial 4-3 vote November 21, calling for his removal from the Holley-Navarre Water System board, Brian Kelly, who was elected by HNWS membership, has issued notice he will appeal the action. Kelly, via certified letter, provided a formal Notice of Appeal which states that “Any member whose membership is so terminated for cause, … read more
House fire on Tupelo Dr in Navarre
House fire on Tupelo Dr in Navarre
Multiple fire departments have units on scene fighting a residential structure fire in the 8600 block of Tupelo Drive in Navarre. There is smoke in the area, including on Turkey Bluff Road. Please use caution. Police expressed hope that the homeowners might be out of town. There were no vehicles observed at the home.
