Navarre Rotary has change of command
Navarre Rotary has change of command
Outgoing Navarre Rotary Club President Dan Sulgar welcomed incoming President Scott Bridgeford, an attorney with Fountain Law Firm, P.A., during the June 16 board installation, which took place at The Club at Hidden Creek. During the ceremony, President-elect T.J. Goulet was honored as “Member of the Year” for his successful marketing and fundraising efforts.
Habitat for Humanity hosts open house
Habitat for Humanity hosts open house
For many, owning a home is a dream, especially along the Gulf Coast. But that dream comes at high price as the cost of living and the cost of property continues to rise locally. Then along comes Habitat for Humanity. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has been helping families along the Gulf Coast live the American … read more
Fire destroys mobile home
Fire destroys mobile home
A fire completely destroyed a single-wide mobile home in Midway on Tuesday in the Bal Alex subdivision. The structure fire started around 2:04 p.m. at the 1500 block of Phyllis Court in Gulf Breeze and Midway Fire Department was first on scene. Holley-Navarre Fire Department later arrived to back up Midway as they fought the … read more
Businesses set to open
Businesses set to open
Many area businesses are set to open their doors or break ground on new projects within the coming month. One business, set to open in Gulf Breeze Proper, has people’s mouths watering with anticipation. Dunkin’ Donuts is set to open its doors across from Chick-fil-A in Gulf Breeze Proper sometime within the coming weeks after … read more
Bears hit, killed by motorists
Bears hit, killed by motorists
This past week, there was a slight increase in Florida Black Bear deaths in the county after one was hit by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 98, and another by a motorcycle last Sunday. According to a Florida Highway Patrol accident report, two Pace residents were injured after a motorcycle they were riding on hit … read more
Long-time residents accuse FWC of contributing to bear problems
Long-time residents accuse FWC of contributing to bear problems
There’s no doubt Florida’s bear population is booming. A 2015 bear study by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission indicated that the population in the western panhandle has swelled 75 percent over the past 13 years. And FWC also reports a “dramatic” increase in human-bear conflicts in Santa Rosa County. But some long-time residents … read more
Blues plan to resume air shows
Blues plan to resume air shows
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron the Blue Angels took to the skies over Pensacola Thursday morning for the first time after being on an operational pause, and according to www.military.com, plan to resume their air show schedule next weekend in Vero Beach. “Right now, we are practicing to make the next show,” said Blue Angels … read more
Bay bridge plans to be unveiled next month
Bay bridge plans to be unveiled next month
Proposed design plans for the new Pensacola Bay Bridge will come out of hiding next month, giving the public the first glimpse of what the new 3-mile structure could look like. The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed this week that the plans would be unveiled at a meeting on July 18 in Milton after a … read more
Blue Angels pilot killed in crash
Blue Angels pilot killed in crash
The nation mourned the death of a decorated Blue Angels pilot who was involved in a fiery plane crash outside of Nashville, Tenn. last Thursday. Captain Jeff Kuss, 32, was flying an F/A-18 aircraft assigned to the Navy’s Flight Demonstration squad during a practice show when it went down shortly after takeoff. Kuss, a Marine, … read more
We need to protect our local waterways
We need to protect our local waterways
“Outstanding Florida Water” – OFW! What does that mean to you? Spanning our southern shoreline, from the tip of Gulf Breeze to the Okaloosa County line, Santa Rosa Sound lies within a mile or two of the majority of Santa Rosa County residents. We are drawn to its beauty, recreational value and economic opportunities. But … read more
