Report: Woman punched during road rage incident on Laredo Street
Report: Woman punched during road rage incident on Laredo Street
An alleged act of road rage landed a Fort Walton Beach man behind bars last week after a woman claimed the man tried to run her and her friend off of the road when they were riding bicycles in Navarre back in April. The Okaloosa County man, Ryan Morse, 28, was charged with misdemeanor Battery … read more
Man arrested for property damage
Man arrested for property damage
An argument over a DVD player landed a Navarre man in jail on Simple Assault and Property Damage charges last week after a woman alleged the man jumped on the hood of her vehicle, denting it during a fit of rage. The man, later identified as Thomas Phouthavong, 26, was arrested following the incident and … read more
3-vehicle wreck snarls traffic on Highway 98
3-vehicle wreck snarls traffic on Highway 98
Two Gulf Breeze residents escaped injury after they were involved in a crash in Gulf Breeze near the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Reserve Boulevard Wednesday at 4:51 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report, Gulf Breeze resident Brian Engle, 48, was attempting to turn left onto Reserve Boulevard off of Hwy. … read more
Cabbie praised for helping stop hit-and-run driver
Cabbie praised for helping stop hit-and-run driver
A Yellow Taxi Cab driver received plenty of praise from Gulf Breeze City Council Monday night after he was recognized for the heroic attempts he took to stop a drunk and stoned driver who hit a 71-year-old pedestrian in front of the Gulf Breeze Proper Publix and then fled the scene of the accident. Eric … read more
Navarre Rotary has change of command
Navarre Rotary has change of command
Outgoing Navarre Rotary Club President Dan Sulgar welcomed incoming President Scott Bridgeford, an attorney with Fountain Law Firm, P.A., during the June 16 board installation, which took place at The Club at Hidden Creek. During the ceremony, President-elect T.J. Goulet was honored as “Member of the Year” for his successful marketing and fundraising efforts.
Habitat for Humanity hosts open house
Habitat for Humanity hosts open house
For many, owning a home is a dream, especially along the Gulf Coast. But that dream comes at high price as the cost of living and the cost of property continues to rise locally. Then along comes Habitat for Humanity. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has been helping families along the Gulf Coast live the American … read more
Fire destroys mobile home
Fire destroys mobile home
A fire completely destroyed a single-wide mobile home in Midway on Tuesday in the Bal Alex subdivision. The structure fire started around 2:04 p.m. at the 1500 block of Phyllis Court in Gulf Breeze and Midway Fire Department was first on scene. Holley-Navarre Fire Department later arrived to back up Midway as they fought the … read more
Walmart Neighborhood Market possibly coming to West Navarre
Walmart Neighborhood Market possibly coming to West Navarre
Although a Walmart spokesman would not give official confirmation, it is anticipated that a Walmart Neighborhood Market is being planned for U.S. Highway 98 on an 18-acre parcel near West Navarre Primary School. That news came after a source close to project development confirmed a Neighborhood Market would be built on a purchased plat of … read more
Local races heat up
Local races heat up
With last-minute, write-in candidates signing up and other candidates withdrawing from races and resigning from office to run, it’s been a busy week at the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections office, leading up to tomorrow’s qualification deadline. “We’re keeping the website updated as people come in,” said Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, who so far is unopposed … read more
Wyrosdick challenger withdraws from race
Wyrosdick challenger withdraws from race
Navarre resident Paul “Bart” Steele told South Santa Rosa News that this morning he withdrew from the Santa Rosa County Superintendent’s race, leaving current Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick without opposition leading up to tomorrow’s candidate qualification deadline. Steele is the second candidate to pull out of the race for Wyrosdick’s seat. Former school district administrator Stewart “Buddy” … read more
