Raider cadets sweep competition
Raider cadets sweep competition
A big congratulations goes out to the Navarre High School JROTC Battalion who brought home the first place overall trophy during the Southeastern Regional Drill Meet—their first drill meet of the year—which took place at Gulf Breeze High School on Oct. 29. During the competition, unarmed exhibition commanded by Cadet Clemente-Hunter won first place and … read more
OBE students smell success at Boosterthon
OBE students smell success at Boosterthon
Oriole Beach Elementary School students helped raise over $50,000 for their school through their annual Boosterthon Fun Run last Friday, which encouraged children to run 35 laps on a track behind their school. Each lap the children ran sealed a dollar amount for their school, depending on how much money the child was able to … read more
Dolphins break streak
Dolphins break streak
It only took 27 years, but Gulf Breeze High School has been crowned district champions yet again after a tumultuous crowd cheered the Dolphins to a 31-28 victory over Navarre High School last Friday night in the District 2-6A Championship. The victory grants the Dolphins its first district championship since 1989 and foiled the Raiders … read more
EDITORIAL – Vote no on Amendment 1
EDITORIAL – Vote no on Amendment 1
PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk last Friday surprised the solar industry with the revelation that the company will manufacture rooftop solar tiles which he described as the future of domestic solar power. Gulf Power Company has spent about $2.2 million of its profits to support the Amendment 1 solar initiative. But you should consider voting … read more
LEO charged with sexual battery on 2 8-year-olds
LEO charged with sexual battery on 2 8-year-olds
A local Florida Department of Law Enforcement Officer was slapped with 2 counts of sexual assault/battery on a victim under 12, and 2 counts of lewd lascivious behavior on a victim under 12 years of age on Tuesday after two 8-year-olds alleged the suspect performed sexual acts on them and made the victims perform sexual … read more
Contaminated food, rodent droppings force temporary shut down of TPGC’s Sunset Grille
Contaminated food, rodent droppings force temporary shut down of TPGC’s Sunset Grille
Sunset Grille, located inside the Tiger Point Golf Course’s clubhouse was shut down last Thursday after failing a routine inspection by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Inspectors with DBPR found 3 serious violations including finding insects in the kitchen food and “semi-fresh” rodent droppings inside and on top of food. The report noted … read more
68-unit housing development planned for Navarre Beach
68-unit housing development planned for Navarre Beach
Developer Steve Herring is planning a 68-unit housing development called Topaz Beach on 8.5 acres at the west end of South Carolina Street on Navarre Beach. Herring has submitted a variance request to Santa Rosa County, seeking to reduce property setback requirements from 30 feet to 10 feet on the front and to 10 percent … read more
Trump headed back to Pensacola
Trump headed back to Pensacola
Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump is scheduled to make his third appearance in Pensacola Wednesday, Nov. 2. at the Community Maritime Park. The park’s ampitheather will open at 4 p.m., leading up Trump’s 7 p.m. speech, which will be followed by fireworks. Tickets are available via:http://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/pensacola-fl3/
Local artist loses battle with breast cancer
Local artist loses battle with breast cancer
For the few that knew Alicia Hansen, art had always been second nature to her. It was never something she studied or worked at perfecting her whole life. For her, it was more therapeutic—especially painting. Hansen picked up painting as a form of therapy last year while she battled Stage 4 breast cancer, which she … read more
Fire tax increase opposed
Fire tax increase opposed
A proposed increase in non-ad valorem fire tax assessments for Holley-Navarre Fire District is igniting some heat in the business community. The referendum, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot in the six precincts HNFD serves, asks voters to consider increases which include raising residential rates by 74 percent, from .0315 to .0547 per … read more
