Hot Cup of Tea – Sept. 16, 2016
Hot Cup of Tea – Sept. 16, 2016
“VOTERS uninspired by the Federal Election could elect to opt-out of the vote and instead cop a $20 fine.” I hope you didn’t spit your coffee all over you when you read this headline, sorry about that! Actually this was an article I read recently about what happens in Australia when you don’t vote. Here … read more
Raiders host 9/11 memorial
Raiders host 9/11 memorial
Tap. Tap. Tap. That’s the only sound that could be heard on the front lawn of Navarre High School on Sept. 9. Those taps were from hammers that NHS JROTC students were using to tap hundreds of flags into the ground around the school’s flag pole. 2,996 flags. One for each life lost during the … read more
Dolphins pound Northview 42-0
Dolphins pound Northview 42-0
The Northview High School Chiefs failed to block Gulf Breeze High School’s ambitions of a State-Championship run on Sept. 9 in the Dolphins’ raucous 42-0 victory. Gulf Breeze displayed a multi-threat offense in the shutout against the Chiefs, which rushed for 197 yards and was led through the air by senior quarterback Tyler Phelps — who … read more
Packed house for historic chamber meeting
Packed house for historic chamber meeting
There was a standing-room-only crowd at the Sept. 13 charter membership meeting of the newly formed Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. “The tremendous turnout reinforces our decision to start The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce,” said CEO Tony Alexander. “It’s obvious there is a want and desire for a strong advocate for business … read more
Property tax hike proposed
Property tax hike proposed
At a Sept. 20 public hearing Santa Rosa County Commissioners will decide whether or not to levy a roughly $2.1 million increase in property taxes. Commissioner Chairman Lane Lynchard said the 6.0953 millage rate will remain the same it has been for around eight years. “Any increase in property tax revenue is due to new … read more
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Law enforcement is on scene at Navarre High School. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Rich Aloy confirms last night SRSO got a tip about “threats of violence.” He could not provide further details at this time. However, Aloy said deputies will be patroling the campus throughout the day. Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack … read more
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
IMPACT 100 announced its 2016 grant finalists today, and two Navarre organizations made the cut. Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, based in Holley, and Navarre Beach Marine Science Station’s Coastal Conservation Corp were selected as finalists. IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local philanthropy group, announced 15 finalists. Ten of those 15 will each receive … read more
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
News about the closure of Holley-Navarre Intermediate School’s playground spread Monday on social media — along with some misinformation. HNIS Principal Beth Mosley confirms the playground has been temporarily closed following a routine inspection. But Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joey Harrell said reports that the playground is “condemned” are not true. Harrell said as per … read more
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
An event started last year by two local businesswomen is turning into an annual effort to help lift up women in our area. Founded by Cherie Rice, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Navarre, and Sarah M. Hasty, a New York Life Insurance Company agent, the 2nd Annual Navarre Women’s Expo … read more
Report: Woman punches deputy during DUI stop
Report: Woman punches deputy during DUI stop
An intoxicated Navarre woman was arrested for DUI and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Saturday night after a good Samaritan called 9-1-1 to report that the woman had left the bar in her vehicle while she was highly intoxicated after the bartender refused to serve her more drinks. According to the Santa Rosa County … read more
