City: Bay bridge lacks appeal
City: Bay bridge lacks appeal
After viewing the conceptual drawings of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge that were submitted by contract winner Skanska USA Civil Southeast last week, City of Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser said the bridge design is adequate enough to serve its purpose. “The design, which was selected, accomplished the function of getting cars from one side … read more
New Deputy City Manager named
New Deputy City Manager named
It’s been almost 3 months since Deputy City Manager Curt Carver left his throne at the City of Gulf Breeze. And last Friday, City Manager “Edwin” Buz Eddy made a final decision on his replacement. Samantha Abell, 39, will serve as the new Deputy City Manager for Gulf Breeze starting soon. Abell spent the last … read more
Visitors nabbed for burglary on Navarre Beach
Visitors nabbed for burglary on Navarre Beach
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended nearly half a dozen Tennesseans over the weekend that were allegedly burglarizing vehicles on Navarre Beach. Matthew Holt, 18, John Holt Sr., 48, Brittany Brown, 22, Celesse “Cecil” Oliver, 19, and Kelsey “Ethan” Walters, 18, were all apprehended and charged with Burglary, Larceny and Possession of Burglary Tools. Matthew … read more
Why does the DEP want more carcinogens in our water?
Why does the DEP want more carcinogens in our water?
Unless you just really like a little extra cancer-causing chemicals in your fish and shellfish, you may want to pay close attention to a decision that will be made this coming Tuesday, July 26 in Tallahassee. The Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), better known as “Don’t Expect Protection”, will ask for final approval from … read more
Gulf Breeze Police Report: July 22, 2016
Gulf Breeze Police Report: July 22, 2016
Tuesday, July 12 Gulf Breeze Police responded to a home at the 1100 block of Tallpine Drive. The resident reported someone had damaged their mailbox. Wednesday, July 13 GBPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after they noticed one of the occupants was not wearing his/her seatbelt at 8:02 p.m. The stop ultimately led … read more
Report: Man threatened individual with shovel
Report: Man threatened individual with shovel
A 54-year-old Navarre man was put behind bars in Santa Rosa County Jail after several witnesses say he threatened to hit a man with a shovel and “poked” his wife in the nose and chest. The suspect, Earl Weaver, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Battery on July 12. He was later released from jail. … read more
Woman caught stealing from mother-in-law
Woman caught stealing from mother-in-law
A Navarre woman was arrested last week for stealing jewelry from her mother-in-law, which she later pawned for money. The suspect, Melody Harvell, 49, was arrested and charged with Fraud, Theft from person 65 years of age or older, and Dealing in Stolen Property following an investigation by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. According … read more
Gulf Breeze man jailed for child porn
Gulf Breeze man jailed for child porn
A Gulf Breeze man has been arrested and charged with being in possession of child pornography after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was tipped off that the Bayview Lane man was uploading the illegal material to the internet. An online search engine company notified law enforcement earlier this month that Nathan Christensen was uploading … read more
Man tased after threatening deputy
Man tased after threatening deputy
A 30-year-old Gulf Breeze man was put behind bars last Tuesday after he allegedly ran towards a sheriff’s deputy in a threatening manner, forcing the deputy to think on his feet and tase the man. The suspect, Daniel Quinn, was arrested after the incident and charged with Battery, Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer … read more
Report: Woman threatens husband with hammer
Report: Woman threatens husband with hammer
A Navarre woman was put behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail after Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call last Tuesday and saw the woman with a hammer in her hand that two people claimed she was threatening them with. The suspect, Adeline Gonsalviz, 43, was arrested following the investigation and … read more
