‘Godfather’ of Special Tactics to speak at Chamber event
‘Godfather’ of Special Tactics to speak at Chamber event
The newly formed Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first monthly breakfast and military affairs council meeting this month. MAC Chairman Tony Hughes announced this week that USAF CMSgt. (Ret.) Wayne Norrad will be the council’s first guest speaker. Hughes said Chief Norrad is widely considered “the Godfather” of Air Force Special … read more
Boots filled for MDA
Boots filled for MDA
Dozens of locals and visitors came out to the Navarre Walmart last Friday and Saturday to donate to the local ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign, which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters stood outside the entrance and exit doors of the retailer collecting donations for the charity. This year, the local fire department was … read more
Fire destroys home in Holley-by-the-Sea
Fire destroys home in Holley-by-the-Sea
Two elderly residents escaped injury last Saturday afternoon after a fire ripped through their 2-story home in Holley-by-the-Sea. The fire started in the roof of the Manatee Street home at around 12:27 p.m., according to Holley-Navarre Fire District Battalion Chief Howie Rounsaville, whose unit was first on scene at 12:34 p.m. “The alarm went into … read more
Recycling returns
Recycling returns
It’s been almost a year since the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park in Montgomery, Ala. shut its doors, forcing Emerald Coast Utilities Authority to cease recycling pickup for Santa Rosa County residents. But the garbage and recycling hauler announced this week that recycling is going to be back up and running on Monday thanks to a … read more
Local governments fighting for clean waterways
Local governments fighting for clean waterways
The last couple of columns I’ve written for you have been about the state’s push to allow more toxic chemicals, some carcinogens, to be dumped in our waters. This is obviously a bad idea and I’ve yet to hear someone say they like the idea of chemicals such as benzene, toluene, carbon tetrachloride and dozens … read more
Chamber foundation scrutinized
Chamber foundation scrutinized
Anglers disappointed with the Navarre Beach Fishing Rodeo are speaking out on social media, but that may not be the Navarre Chamber Foundation’s biggest problem. A public records request this week revealed Chamber Foundation board member Sandi Kemp’s business, Sandpaper Marketing, received $2,170 from county bed tax revenues through the non-profit organization for advertising the … read more
Rotary fundraiser breaks record
Rotary fundraiser breaks record
Rotary Club of Navarre had another record breaking pancake breakfast fundraiser last Saturday at East River Smokehouse in Navarre. Rotary raised almost $12,000 for their Navarre High School scholarship program and other Navarre youth charities, an increase of over $2,000 from last year. Rotary club members along with over 30 NHS JROTC cadets and Interact … read more
Prescribed burns planned for Gulf Island National Seashore
Prescribed burns planned for Gulf Island National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced this week that they will conduct one to four small controlled burns within the Naval Live Oaks (NLO) Area near Gulf Breeze Proper. Longleaf pine areas of Naval Live Oaks depend on regular fire to maintain this ecosystem type, which is important for gopher tortoises and many other species. … read more
Help ‘Fill the Boot’ for HNPF
Help ‘Fill the Boot’ for HNPF
It’s that time of the year again—time to help Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters give back to the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the “Fill the Boot” Drive. HNPF is hosting the annual drive at the Navarre Walmart today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart. Firefighters will … read more
HNFD urges residents to check smoke alarms
HNFD urges residents to check smoke alarms
Do you know how old your smoke alarm is? Holley-Navarre Fire District wants to make sure you do as part of Fire Prevention Week, which takes place Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. A recent study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke … read more
