Williamson steps down for state run
Williamson steps down for state run
Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Jayer Williamson has resigned from his seat to seek state office. Williamson made his announcement to run for the Florida House District 3 seat last year but because his oath of office expires six days past the general election date, it was necessary for him to step down earlier than expected. … read more
MSBU for beach could be eliminated
MSBU for beach could be eliminated
Thanks to unexpected savings in the cost of renourishing Navarre Beach, the MSBU planned to fund a portion of the project could be eliminated. At Monday’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting, County Engineer Roger Blaylock said the final price of the project should be about $1.8 million less than the anticipated $17.4 million. Sand placement … read more
Beach renourishment complete
Beach renourishment complete
Photo courtesy of Kenny Wilder, Florida Master Naturalist, who shot the photo at the west end of Navarre Beach, looking eastward. Crews from Weeks Marine have completed beach fill at grading for the Navarre Beach renourishment project. According to the county’s June 17 status report, tomorrow workers are expected to begin breaking down and moving … read more
Winner of condo stay announced
Winner of condo stay announced
South Santa Rosa News is proud to announce West Virginia resident Melanie Lough as the winner of our 7-day stay at Summerwind Condominiums. When reached Friday morning, Melanie said she has been vacationing in Navarre every year for several years after discovering the area when a relative was stationed at a local military installation. She … read more
Businesses set to open
Businesses set to open
Many area businesses are set to open their doors or break ground on new projects within the coming month. One business, set to open in Gulf Breeze Proper, has people’s mouths watering with anticipation. Dunkin’ Donuts is set to open its doors across from Chick-fil-A in Gulf Breeze Proper sometime within the coming weeks after … read more
Report: Intoxicated woman resists law enforcement arrest
Report: Intoxicated woman resists law enforcement arrest
An alleged drunk Navarre woman was arrested last Thursday night and slapped with two felony charges after she kicked and attempted to bite and punch a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy. The suspect, 23-year-old Sara Willoughby, was arrested after the struggle last week and charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting an … read more
Report: Man caught mid-coitus charged with Battery
Report: Man caught mid-coitus charged with Battery
A Navarre man was arrested for Battery last Sunday after his ex-girlfriend alleged he attacked her after she found him in bed with a woman. The suspect, Patrick Gentry, 24, was arrested following the alleged incident and booked into Santa Rosa County Jail on $500 bond, which he later posted. According to the Santa Rosa … read more
Father, son arrested after disturbance
Father, son arrested after disturbance
A Gulf Breeze man and his son are behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail after the two got into a verbal argument that resulted in the father brandishing a firearm. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, 62-year-old Bruce Thumm and his son, Justin Thumm, 32, were both arrested following the … read more
18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding
18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding
A total of 18 events and organizations ranging from the Navarre Beach Snowbirds Club to the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society are in line to receive a total of $61,225 in Santa Rosa County tourism promotion funding. The Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss the 2016-2017 Tourist Development Office Local Event/Marketing funding at its committee … read more
Bears hit, killed by motorists
Bears hit, killed by motorists
This past week, there was a slight increase in Florida Black Bear deaths in the county after one was hit by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 98, and another by a motorcycle last Sunday. According to a Florida Highway Patrol accident report, two Pace residents were injured after a motorcycle they were riding on hit … read more
