Award-winning teacher takes on new role
Award-winning teacher takes on new role
A 17-year veteran Raider educator is taking her love for marine science education and animal care to the next level after she was selected to play host to a special assignment slot with the Santa Rosa County School District as a Science Specialist. Charlene Mauro, who has had over 24 years of experience in marine … read more
Change of leadership at Gulf Breeze High School
Change of leadership at Gulf Breeze High School
Gulf Breeze High School Principal Jason Weeks will officially be closing out his nearly 5-year run as the Dolphins’ head honcho at the end of this month. At Tuesday’s Santa Rosa County School Board meeting, the district approved the principal’s new position as Director of High Schools. In the same note, the board approved having … read more
Navarre man shoots, kills Okaloosa deputy
Navarre man shoots, kills Okaloosa deputy
A Navarre man was killed in a standoff Tuesday with law enforcement shortly after he shot and killed a part-time Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy point blank with a gun. Sixty four-year-old Okaloosa County Deputy Bill Myers, who came out of retirement back in January to serve as a part time deputy, was killed by the … read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 25, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 25, 2015
Welcome Aboard South Santa Rosa News I applaud any new business in Navarre. It’s great that we now have such a choice of quality resources to keep everyone up to speed with local happenings. You can’t beat the “free” price point, and an informed community, is an involved community….that’s a positive thing for us all. … read more
What do you think should be done to address traffic issues along US Hwy. 98?
What do you think should be done to address traffic issues along US Hwy. 98?
Dani Johnson Put a direct access road from Navarre to Hurlburt Field…somehow. Jamie Haig Four lane it, like they were going to do after Hurricane Opal. Jo Lynn Barnicoat I like the 4-lane idea with one lane being a commuter lane — 2 or more passengers. John Link Bypass, it can be done, similar to … read more
Utility considers “cleaning up” election process
Utility considers “cleaning up” election process
Tuesday night Holley-Navarre Water System board members discussed changing how the utility conducts elections — but stopped short of taking action, tabling the matter until all board members can be present to vote. HNWS Executive Director Billy Sublett told attendees he’d like to mail a letter to the utility’s 16,000 members ahead of the January … read more
Former leaseholders’ president eyed to lead again
Former leaseholders’ president eyed to lead again
A familiar face may return to the helm of the Navarre Beach Leaseholders Association. Teresa Pack has agreed to serve again after current president Tim Keohane announced he’s stepping down after a one-year term. Although Keohane could serve an additional year, he told about 24 attendees at the group’s Sept. 19 meeting that he’s … read more
Navarre resident up for tourism council appointment
Navarre resident up for tourism council appointment
Crowder is the Activities Director for Snowbirds at Santa Rosa RV Resort. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and has chaired the “Thursdays in the Park” concert series for the last two years. Crowder is also a Mentor and Ambassador for the Chamber, and a member … read more
Protection for $18.8 billion military training tops commission agenda
Protection for $18.8 billion military training tops commission agenda
Protecting military training in the Gulf of Mexico topped the agenda at Monday’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting. The Defense Support Initiative, a three county military advocacy group located in Fort Walton Beach, asked Santa Rosa and Okaloosa to pass resolutions opposing Gulf of Mexico drilling near military training space. Efforts are underway in Washington to … read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 18, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Sept. 18, 2015
Know the facts about medical marijuana What I find interesting about whether or not medical marijuana should be legal in the State of Florida is that most people are merely concerned about someone getting “high”. To be high is to have a state of being other than your normal state of being. But what if … read more
