Red tide breaches coastal berm
Red tide breaches coastal berm
Remnants of Hurricane Patricia blew ashore Monday and Tuesday, bringing heavy winds and huge surf, which compounded erosion on the west end of Navarre Beach. The strongest landfalling Pacific storm on record also brought in a red tide. Dead fish washed up on the west end of Navarre Beach Tuesday morning along with the tell-tale … read more
Possible murder suspect captured in Navarre
Possible murder suspect captured in Navarre
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a man wanted by Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office was taken into custody last night in Navarre. Charles Brow, 53, of the 150 block of Cajer Posie Road in Crawfordville, was officially booked into Santa Rosa County Jail on an unrelated out-of-county warrant around 3:32 p.m. today. “Information was obtained … read more
In Loving Memory – Carol Ann Tolbert
Rotarians install beach rescue tubes
Rotarians install beach rescue tubes
Rescue tube stations are popping up at public beach accesses on Navarre Beach — thanks to the efforts of the Navarre Rotary Club, which aims to reduce the number of drownings. “There have been six deaths since 2010,” member T.J. Goulet told about two dozen attendees at this morning’s ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place … read more
Navarre man booked on child porn charges
Navarre man booked on child porn charges
A Navarre man is behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail and charged with possession of obscene material after investigators found child pornography on his laptop. Back in March, a Florida Department of Law Enforcement search warrant was executed at the 1900 block of Revere Street on a camper that belonged to Jon Spencer Wilson, … read more
Courthouse could stay in Milton
Courthouse could stay in Milton
It could be a “game changer.” Despite expressing opposition to building a new county courthouse at the site of the existing facility during Monday’s commission meeting, Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson has said he’s reconsidering. And Williamson could be the deciding vote in the matter. Of the five-member board, two commissioners have publicly … read more
‘Most wanted’ criminal nabbed on Navarre Beach
‘Most wanted’ criminal nabbed on Navarre Beach
A man listed as one of Missouri’s “Most Wanted” fugitives made a pit stop in Navarre over the weekend, and was quickly apprehended thanks to quick acting from Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputies. According to the arrest report, Forrest Donnell Russell, Jr. was wanted out of Missouri for one count of Burglary, three counts of … read more
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
