Santa Rosa Community Theatre presents “BAGGAGE”

Santa Rosa Community Theatre presents “BAGGAGE”
The Santa Rosa Community Theatre, starting Thursday, May 16, will present a 10-day run of “BAGGAGE,” starring Navarre resident Amber Bradford and Jeremy Hosbein of Milton. Bradford stars as Phyllis Novak and Hosbein stars as Bradley Naughton. They are supported by Jonathan McIntosh as Dr. Jonathan Alexander and Holli Hensley as Mitzi Cartwright. The play … read more
GUEST OPINION: Gulf Breeze News Publisher Seeks Florida Senate Seat

GUEST OPINION: Gulf Breeze News Publisher Seeks Florida Senate Seat
SPECIAL TO SOUTH SANTA ROSA NEWS VIA GULF BREEZE NEWS PUBLISHER LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News publishes, periodically, the candidates for local races. Typically, in Northwest Florida, there are no options other than Republicans for the races because this area is what is known as “reliably red.” The problem with this method is that voters … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER – Grumpy Old Men on Left Side of Commission Dais

SANTA ROSA INSIDER – Grumpy Old Men on Left Side of Commission Dais
We don’t have to wait for another sequel in the Grump Old Men movie series because Santa Rosa County Commissioners Kerry Smith and Ray Eddington regularly perform like the cantankerous characters played by Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, calling people names and generally behaving badly. This angry duo hypocritcally calls out others’ behavior when they … read more
Application Period Underway for Alligator Hunting Permits

Application Period Underway for Alligator Hunting Permits
South Santa Rosa News file photo by Romi White The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers two alligator harvest opportunities: the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and the new Alligator Super Hunt. Applications for both opportunities are now at any county tax collector’s office, license agent or online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Random drawings are held … read more
Witness Believes Police Entered Wrong Apartment in Fatal Airman Shooting Case

Witness Believes Police Entered Wrong Apartment in Fatal Airman Shooting Case
CLICK HERE TO SEE EVENTS AT STRIPES! The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal officer involved shooting of an airman stationed at Hurlburt Field that took place after a deputy made contact with an armed individual at an apartment off Racetrack Road late Friday afternoon. Cops responded to 319 Racetrack Road around 4:30 … read more
OPINION: Tourism funding should be used to transform future new water tower into showpiece

OPINION: Tourism funding should be used to transform future new water tower into showpiece
Pensacola Beach has its famed beach ball water tower. It’s time for Navarre to also get an iconic landmark, and a new water tower under construction offers the perfect opportunity. The Pensacola Beach water tower is a true landmark often featured on souvenirs for the area. Navarre Beach had the opportunity to have a sea … read more
New Restaurant Planned for West Navarre

New Restaurant Planned for West Navarre
Scratch a coffee shop! A new McDonald’s restarurant is planned for a commercial parcel on Navarre Parkway which is adjacent to the east side of the Walmart Neighborhood Market at the Joybrook Lane intersection. The 1.92-acre vacant commercial parcel was purchased May 11, 2023 for $1.1 million by 137 7368 Navarre, LLC. EDITOR’S NOTE: Sorry, … read more
𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐋𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐋𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓
https://stmichaelsbrewing.com/ U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died Friday, May 3, following an incident at his off-base residence. Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron. He entered active duty on Nov. 19, 2019. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigation agency in this incident. To protect the integrity of … read more
OPINION: Email Commissioners Now About Incorporation Vote – or Pay Later

OPINION: Email Commissioners Now About Incorporation Vote – or Pay Later
We received the following letter to the editor from Debbie Gunnoe, a staunch Conservative who is leading the effort to defend Navarre from the higher taxes and more government regulation incorporating would bring. PROTECT Navarre opposes incorporation; PRESERVE Navarre is a registered social welfare organization aiming to change Navarre through incorporating, which would create an … read more
Cinco de Mayo Sandcastle Exhibition Planned for Navarre Beach Pier

Cinco de Mayo Sandcastle Exhibition Planned for Navarre Beach Pier
Multiple sculptors will be participating in a sandcastle exhibition on Sunday, May 5 at Navarre Beach Pier. Windjammers on the Pier will host related Cinco de Mayo festivities. Daniel Anderson, a professional sandcastle builder who lives in Walton County, goes by the nickname “Dan in the Sand” and is known for showing amateurs how to … read more