Raider hanging up tricorne
Raider hanging up tricorne
Sitting on the football field after Navarre High School’s 23-22 quarterfinal loss to Tate High School, war paint smeared from the tears running down his face – this was when Navarre’s mascot Andrew Townsend realized how important his role was at the high school. “Even though it is one of my worst memories, I never … read more
Williams makes history
Williams makes history
Gulf Breeze High School’s Frances Williams made history last Wednesday night when she scored the 100th goal of her career in the 14-2 victory over Washington High School, becoming only the second high school player in Northwest Florida to accomplish that feat. “It feels pretty cool, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates … read more
Catholic falls to Dolphins
Catholic falls to Dolphins
Pensacola Catholic High School suffered an embarrassing 10-5 loss against the Gulf Breeze boys’ lacrosse team last Wednesday night thanks to a last minute push in the fourth quarter by the Dolphin boys. The first two quarters of the game ended in ties. The first, 1-1, saw goals from Dolphin TJ Durst and a Crusader. … read more
GBHS triumphant over Columbus
GBHS triumphant over Columbus
The Gulf Breeze High School Lady Dolphin lacrosse team increased their overall record to 6-1 after a 17-0 blowout over Columbus High School out of Georgia on March 4. The team got things started early on when Avery Currington won the draw and began the Lady Dolphins initial attack. She got the ball back around … read more
GB tennis teams sweep Pace
GB tennis teams sweep Pace
The Gulf Breeze High School tennis team swept Pace High School 7-0 in both the girls and boys teams last Monday for the second time this season, extending the Dolphins’ unbeaten district record. Boys Singles Gulf Breeze No. 1 Hayden Essary had one the longest singles match of the day when he came away with … read more
Season opener gets intense at Southern
Season opener gets intense at Southern
Southern Raceway postponed its 2016 season opener until Sunday afternoon due to the stormy forecasts for the night of March 12. Despite the delays a strong car count resulted in some intense racing action. The largest class of the field was the pure stock division with over 30 cars competing for a spot in the … read more
17-story hotel in works for Navarre Beach
17-story hotel in works for Navarre Beach
Santa Rosa County officials have confirmed that planning and zoning staff held a pre-application meeting this week to discuss a planned 17-story Gulf-front hotel on Navarre Beach. The 1.06-acre parcel eyed for development is located at 8459 Gulf Boulevard, just west of Carribbean Resort and near the construction site of a 7-story Springhill Suites by … read more
Two candidates quit Sheriff’s race
Two candidates quit Sheriff’s race
The race to win the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s seat may have become a bit easier for the agency’s Chief Deputy Bob Johnson. Former longtime Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Hank Shirah, presently the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for Pensacola State College, told South Santa Rosa News yesterday that he is … read more
Destin dentist driving wrong way on Hwy. 98 gets DUI
Destin dentist driving wrong way on Hwy. 98 gets DUI
A Destin dentist who was reportedly so intoxicated she was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 98 last Saturday night was slapped with DUI charges after a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy caught up with the woman near Lighthouse Pointe in Navarre. The driver, Elena Kopko, 42, of Turkey Oak Drive in … read more
Navarre Beach Pier operators say the county owes them money
Navarre Beach Pier operators say the county owes them money
Santa Rosa County and the contractor that runs the Navarre Beach Pier are at odds over who owes whom money. The county maintains that the Coastal Concessions owes taxpayers $45,653.95 in unpaid pier admission collections, fines and other fees. While Coastal Concessions says the county owes it more than $143,000 in unexpected start-up costs. On … read more
