Navarre stabbing being investigated
Navarre stabbing being investigated
On Saturday at approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 2200 block of Panhandle Trail in Navarre in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival they discovered two males with stab wounds. The victim was identified as Raymon West of Pensacola, and he had been stabbed several times by the suspect and was flown to … read more
Monarch Madness celebrates annual butterfly migration
Monarch Madness celebrates annual butterfly migration
It’s fun being one of the certified waystations for migrating Monarch butterflies headed from North America to Mexico. One reason: the Annual Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival. People of all ages stroll through the exhibits and the vivarium– a screened structure housing hundreds of butterflies and the plants they love. Kate and Marvin Wilson of Navarre … read more
Dolphins fall to Patriots 42-31
Dolphins fall to Patriots 42-31
The Patriots (3-5, 1-1) reinvigorated their playoff chances Friday night with a 42-31 district win over Gulf Breeze (2-6, 1-1) at Pace High, but the Dolphins aren’t washed up quite yet. Pace overcame a slim deficit in the fourth quarter to secure victory in what Dolphins coach Chris Nemith deemed a “classic Panhandle battle between … read more
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Local photographer Kenny Wilder provided this week’s PHOTO OF THE WEEK, capturing the beauty of Santa Rosa Sound.
Joyfest to pay respect to Blackhawk crash victims
Joyfest to pay respect to Blackhawk crash victims
Joyfest Navarre is kicking off this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Navarre Park on Navarre Parkway. The second annual event will feature musicians and praise teams from parishes and churches around our area, testimony, food, fun and more, and it is all free. The event will close with a memorial to … read more
Above and beyond the call of duty
Above and beyond the call of duty
Bright and early each school day many students at Holley-Navarre Primary are greeted with high fives and handshakes by a local cop who seems to always be in a great mood. Although the officer is there to protect the safety of students and others during morning school drop offs, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matt … read more
South SR Utilities discusses septic tank conversions
South SR Utilities discusses septic tank conversions
At the Monday South Santa Rosa Utility System meeting at Gulf Breeze City Hall, dust was blown off a topic that hasn’t been brought up in several years. Septic tank conversions outside of the city limits sparked a second glance from SSRUS chairman Tom Naile, who recently came across the study, which was done back … read more
BP money could cut property taxes
BP money could cut property taxes
The recent $20.8 billion BP damages settlement includes $1.5 billion that can be funneled to a long list of Panhandle “economic development” expenditures, including economic development agency administrative costs, paying developer impact fees or can even reduce local property taxes. The money is part of a multi-state $5.9 billion economic damages settlement between BP and … read more
Local radio station to air tribute to Vietnam Vets
Local radio station to air tribute to Vietnam Vets
Most people are familiar with “Gooooooood Morning, Vietnam!” That greeting was made famous by the Robin Williams film by that title. But the real story of the American military’s radio stations in Vietnam is far more interesting. Pensacola resident Harry Simons served in the Marine Corps during the war. He was assigned to the American … read more
Rotarians expanding rescue tube effort
Rotarians expanding rescue tube effort
Rotary Club of Navarre is celebrating the expansion of their Navarre Beach Rescue Tube Project with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event has been scheduled for Oct. 26 and will be facilitated by the Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce. “Since 2010, 6 people have drowned on Navarre Beach in the unguarded area that would be … read more
