Navarre Blackhawk Memorial to be unveiled in November
Navarre Blackhawk Memorial to be unveiled in November
The Leadership Santa Rosa Class 29, Navarre Blackhawk Memorial is set to be unveiled soon. After months of delays, Leadership Class spokesman Rich Aloy confirmed Monday afternoon that the class will unveil the memorial on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. in Navarre Park. The memorial overlooks the Santa Rosa Sound near the foot of the … read more
Commission to discuss moving wastewater treatment plant off island
Commission to discuss moving wastewater treatment plant off island
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this week will discuss the potential transfer of wastewater treatment and utility services from its county-owned Navarre Beach Utilities to Holley-Navarre Water System. Presently the NBU facility located on Santa Rosa Island discharges up to 600,000 gallons of treated effluent into Santa Rosa Sound per day during peak usage periods. “The county’s ultimate goal is to remove … read more
Man arrested for 23rd time in SRC
Man arrested for 23rd time in SRC
A Navarre man was slapped with numerous theft charges after he was allegedly spotted stealing his neighbor’s vehicle trailer he was trying to sell. His apprehension marks his 23rd arrest in Santa Rosa County in the past 6 years, according to Santa Rosa County Jail View records. The suspect, Nathan Holder, 32, of the 9300 … read more
‘Godfather’ of Special Tactics to speak at Chamber event
‘Godfather’ of Special Tactics to speak at Chamber event
The newly formed Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first monthly breakfast and military affairs council meeting this month. MAC Chairman Tony Hughes announced this week that USAF CMSgt. (Ret.) Wayne Norrad will be the council’s first guest speaker. Hughes said Chief Norrad is widely considered “the Godfather” of Air Force Special … read more
Report: Navarre woman assaults 74-year-old
Report: Navarre woman assaults 74-year-old
An allegedly intoxicated Navarre woman was arrested by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies after a 74-year-old man came forward stating she pushed him to the ground several times and broke his cell phone in half. The victim claimed that the suspect, Dawn Szyszkowski, 51, of Las Vegas Trail, pushed him to the ground numerous times … read more
Duo nabbed for stealing jewelry, gardening tools
Duo nabbed for stealing jewelry, gardening tools
A Navarre couple were arrested on numerous theft charges after it was determined the duo stole from an individual who was allowing them to stay in their shed in their backyard. According a the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Melody Harvell and Frank Landry were both arrested following the investigation. Harvell was charged … read more
Boots filled for MDA
Boots filled for MDA
Dozens of locals and visitors came out to the Navarre Walmart last Friday and Saturday to donate to the local ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign, which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters stood outside the entrance and exit doors of the retailer collecting donations for the charity. This year, the local fire department was … read more
Fire destroys home in Holley-by-the-Sea
Fire destroys home in Holley-by-the-Sea
Two elderly residents escaped injury last Saturday afternoon after a fire ripped through their 2-story home in Holley-by-the-Sea. The fire started in the roof of the Manatee Street home at around 12:27 p.m., according to Holley-Navarre Fire District Battalion Chief Howie Rounsaville, whose unit was first on scene at 12:34 p.m. “The alarm went into … read more
TDC streamlines schedule
TDC streamlines schedule
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council, an advisory board which includes stakeholders in the tourism industry who make recommendations for the use of county bed tax funds to county commissioners, has restructured its committees and meeting schedule. Previously the council had subcommittees in the south end and north end of the county which met … read more
Nothing but fun at the Color Run
Nothing but fun at the Color Run
Holley Navarre Intermediate School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted their inaugural Color Run 5K last Saturday under clear skies behind the intermediate school in Navarre. The run was put on to help raise money for the PTO, who turns around and gives it right back into the school in numerous capacities. Nine-hundred participants helped raise … read more
