Rabies alert issued for Navarre
Rabies alert issued for Navarre
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County has issued a rabies alert for the Navarre area. The alert is in response to a report of a positive test result for rabies in a cat on June 3. The rabies alert will be in effect for the next 60 days. An animal with rabies … read more
Broxson to speak at Greater Navarre Chamber breakfast
Broxson to speak at Greater Navarre Chamber breakfast
Florida Senator Doug Broxson will be guest speaker at the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce’s June 9 monthly breakfast. Broxson plans to speak about local issues related to the 2017 legislative session, such as Triumph Gulf Coast funding and the Garcon Point Bridge. During this year’s session a bill was passed, allowing an estimated … read more
Navarre man killed in crash
Navarre man killed in crash
A Navarre man perished in a Memorial Day weekend crash near Hurlburt Field. According to the Florida Highway Patrol press release, 44-year-old Paul Alex Nagy was traveling west along U.S. Highway 98 at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, about a quarter mile west of Cody Avenue, when his 2003 Pontiac van traveled into the north shoulder of … read more
City wants roads repaved in Gulf Breeze Proper
City wants roads repaved in Gulf Breeze Proper
On Wednesday, the Gulf Breeze City Council discussed moving forward with awarding a nearly $700,000 paving project to Roads, Inc. of Northwest Florida, who will in turn pave/improve 7 streets within the city limits. The city advertised the project back on March 30, which includes curbing and improved turning radius alongside Fairpoint Drive and road … read more
GB could move utilities on 98 underground
GB could move utilities on 98 underground
The City of Gulf Breeze could be moving towards moving current utilities underground along U.S. Highway 98. The discussion was brought up at their May 31 Executive Committee meeting where they are looking to direct a market-facing firm to perform a feasibility study in line with one of their CRA projects. The city wants Dewberry, … read more
NBFD paying respects to fallen firefighter
NBFD paying respects to fallen firefighter
Many faces have come and gone at Navarre Beach Fire Department, but for the few that had the pleasure of meeting him, William “Allen” Acree had a one of a kind personality. “He cared a lot about other people and always cared about how other people felt,” said NBFD firefighter Kenny Taylor who had the … read more
TC’s Front Porch owner eyeing Navarre Beach restaurant, Pier
TC’s Front Porch owner eyeing Navarre Beach restaurant, Pier
With the county threatening to take legal action against Navarre Beach building leaseholder Sylvia Martin, who leases what was once Rocco’s Italian Restaurant, a local business owner has stepped up to help the leaseholder by verbally agreeing to move into the building on the beach that has sat vacant since 2015. Bob Benaquis, owner of … read more
No longer “Florida’s Best Kept Secret”
No longer “Florida’s Best Kept Secret”
UPDATE #2: See our Facebook page for a link to Commissioner Williamson’s video, explaining why, following, public outcry, he now plans to reinstall the iconic “Florida’s Best Kept Secret” sign at the foot of Navarre Beach Bridge. The new “Florida’s Most Relaxing Place” signs planned for that one location will instead be placed elsewhere. The … read more
10 tourists pulled from Gulf of Mexico
10 tourists pulled from Gulf of Mexico
The Navarre Beach Fire Department and Navarre Beach lifeguards helped rescue 10 tourists over the weekend after they became stranded in the Gulf of Mexico due to strong rip currents. The two groups of five people were pulled from the Gulf of Mexico Sunday at around 4 p.m. according to Navarre Beach Fire Department Captain … read more
Road Rangers to be on duty during new PBB construction
Road Rangers to be on duty during new PBB construction
Road Ranger Service Patrols started monitoring the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Monday as construction of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge continues. The service trucks will be on hand from now until the bridge replacement project is complete. Service patrol vehicles will be stationed at each end of the bridge between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., … read more
