Sales tax eyed
Sales tax eyed
Santa Rosa leaders say if voters don’t approve a new sales tax, they’ll likely have “no choice” but to hike property taxes. “Not that that’s a threat, but it’s a reality,” Commissioner Bob Cole said at Monday’s Commission meeting. “If we do not get a LOST [local option sales tax] passed, we will likely have … read more
Alleged burglar caught on camera
Alleged burglar caught on camera
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently working several vehicle burglaries in the Midway/Gulf Breeze area. Late last week, the sheriff’s department was able to obtain a photo of a suspect who is believed to be behind a string of vehicle burglaries, and according to the sheriff’s office, “needs to be apprehended”. The suspect … read more
Man charged with assault with a weapon
Man charged with assault with a weapon
A Navarre man was put behind bars last Friday after the man’s daughter came forward alleging her father hit her several times and threw bottles at her at a Navarre home. According to the arrest report, following the domestic violence related call to dispatch, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 50-year-old Franklin Ruiz and charged … read more
GBPD Report- Oct. 9, 2015
GBPD Report- Oct. 9, 2015
Tuesday, Sept. 29 Police pulled over a woman at 10:40 p.m. for suspicion of DUI at the 900 block of U.S. Highway 98. When the police made the stop they arrested the driver, Sharon Azzarello, 59, of Pensacola for DUI. Friday, Oct. 2 GBPD pulled over a motorist at the foot of the Pensacola Bay … read more
City purchasing traffic calming devices
City purchasing traffic calming devices
Gulf Breeze City Council approved the purchase of two traffic calming devices at their Monday City Council meeting that will aim to help cut down on speeding in cut through neighborhoods. The council approved the purchase of two speed bumps totaling $3,170. One speed bump comes in two sections and can be bolted into the … read more
Hot Cup of Tea- Oct. 9, 2015
Hot Cup of Tea- Oct. 9, 2015
I wanted to give you some information about the possibility of a 1 percent sales tax being on the ballot in 2016, however, I have not received the information I need so, I will have it in the next column. Let’s talk about the Primary Presidential election to be held in Florida March 15, 2016. … read more
Hidden gem part of BTW tour
Hidden gem part of BTW tour
Only five minutes north of Navarre there’s a local treasure which the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council is promoting this month as part of its 12th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour. Talented artists Brenda and Marty Stokes, founders of Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, along with their gifted son, Jason, are opening the doors … read more
Still no leads in armed robbery case
Still no leads in armed robbery case
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators are still sorting through evidence to determine who robbed the Navarre east Dollar General store back on Sept. 15. According to the SRSO, a man with a handgun entered the store back on that Tuesday and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect entered the store at around … read more
Robbery suspect released from jail
Robbery suspect released from jail
The man who law enforcement agencies say robbed the Centennial Bank in Navarre earlier this year has been released from Santa Rosa County Jail after posting bond. According to the SRC Jail View website, 22-year-old Joel Beauchemin was released from the jail back on Oct. 1 after spending less than a week behind bars. The … read more
Ronny’s Car Wash coming
Ronny’s Car Wash coming
Plans are underway for a new automated car wash for Navarre. “We’re working on the plans,” said Ronnie Douglas, a co-owner of Ronny’s Car Wash, which currently has two locations in Pensacola, one in Pace and one in Milton. According to Douglas, the company expects to have plans back from the engineer at the end … read more
