Victim: Man tried to stab me
Victim: Man tried to stab me
A Gulf Breeze man was put behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail last Thursday after an individual came forward alleging the man attempted to stab him inside of a residence back on April 11. The suspect, Nicholas Prout, 21, was booked into the jail and subsequently charged with Assault With Intent to Commit a … read more
Gulf Breeze Police Report: April 25 – May 8, 2017
Gulf Breeze Police Report: April 25 – May 8, 2017
Tuesday, April 25 At the 1800 block of U.S. Highway 98, Gulf Breeze Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for suspicion of DUI at 1:57 a.m. The traffic stop subsequently led to the arrest of the Pensacola driver on numerous charges. The driver, Kevin Cook, 37, was charged with DUI, Refusal to Submit … read more
Navarre featured in board game
Navarre featured in board game
Local resident Robert Martin has designed a fishing-themed board game called “Tag and Release,” which features local hot spots, including Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The game is available at several local retailers, including Broxson Outdoors.
Breezers getting Eagle Scout honor
Breezers getting Eagle Scout honor
Boy Scout Troop 484 announced last week that three new Eagle Scouts in their troop will be recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor on May 15. The ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Chapel, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. The new Eagle Scouts … read more
Cadet heading to Air Force Academy
Cadet heading to Air Force Academy
Ariana Clemente-Hunter has been given new orders. The Navarre High School NJROTC Battalion leader will soon be departing for an appointment at the United States Air Force Academy. She was honored at last week’s ROTC awards ceremony at NHS.
City hosting Community Shred Day
City hosting Community Shred Day
The City of Gulf Breeze is planning a “Community Shred Day” for this Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at Gulf Breeze City Hall, located at 1070 Shoreline Drive in Gulf Breeze. The event will allow individuals to bring their personal paper documents to be shredded (tax information and returns, bank statements, canceled … read more
Chief: Secretary who stole funds was making $12.80/hr and getting overtime, raises
Chief: Secretary who stole funds was making $12.80/hr and getting overtime, raises
The secretary for the Holley-Navarre Fire Department was arrested last Thursday for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the local fire department’s pension fund over the course of her 5 years of working on the job. Forty-four-year-old Melissa Severt admitted to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies that she illegally withdrew tens of thousands of … read more
Retail store planned for Hwy. 87 S
Retail store planned for Hwy. 87 S
A roughly 8,320-square-foot commercial retail store is planned for the southeast corner of the intersection of Hwy. 87 S at Turkey Bluff Road/East Bay Boulevard. The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on Thursday will discuss a variance request from Southeastern Retail Development which would allow metal siding on three sides of the proposed new commercial … read more
New Butterfly House facility planned for Navarre Park
New Butterfly House facility planned for Navarre Park
The Panhandle Butterfly House located inside Navarre Park opened today for its 20th season, and Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson shared the park’s new master plan with attendees. In addition to a new Butterfly House facility, which will be constructed closer to the existing Santa Rosa County Visitor Information Center, the plan also includes … read more
