Navarre Native Becomes Naval Aviator, Headed to Jacksonville
Navarre Native Becomes Naval Aviator, Headed to Jacksonville
Lt.j.g. Connor Black stands in front of a TH-57 training helicopter with a fellow aviator after receiving their wings of gold at NAS Whiting Field on Nov. 5. (Photo by Jamie Link, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs) Lt.j.g. Connor Black, who hails from Navarre, Fla., earned his Wings of Gold onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) … read more
Margaritaville Beach Hotel Set to Reopen Thanksgiving Week
Margaritaville Beach Hotel Set to Reopen Thanksgiving Week
Margaritaville Beach Hotel, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired beachfront hotel on Pensacola Beach, is set to reopen to hotel guests on Monday, Nov. 23. The hotel has been closed to repairs since Hurricane Sally made landfall on September 16, 2020. “We are thrilled to be able to open our doors again, especially in time for Thanksgiving,” said … read more
Navarre enters playoffs after 30-13 victory in Crestview
Navarre enters playoffs after 30-13 victory in Crestview
The Raiders capped its regular season with a 30-13 win over Crestview last week. They drew a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the 7A regional playoffs. So, they will face the victor from the Creekside Knights (5-3) vs. Buchholz Bobcats (6-1) game slated for Nov. 20. This is a return to the postseason which … read more
Price Gouging Hotline to Cover Hurricane-Related Essential Commodities in Preparation for Tropical Storm Eta
Price Gouging Hotline to Cover Hurricane-Related Essential Commodities in Preparation for Tropical Storm Eta
Attorney General Ashley Moody yesterday expanded Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline to encompass essential commodities related to Governor Ron DeSantis’ declaration for a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Eta. The state of emergency is in effect for the following counties: Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach. Florida’s price gouging laws for this event … read more
New state record lionfish caught in Destin
New state record lionfish caught in Destin
Donald C. Vautrinot, right, with Alex Fogg. Photo courtesy of Donald Vautrinot. Donald C. Vautrinot was spearfishing for red snapper off Destin Oct. 18 when he went back down to snag a few lionfish. And there it was. “I saw a monster lionfish and immediately knew I wanted to measure it,” Vautrinot said. “I got … read more
Storm debris contractor begins second pass of pickups on Monday
Storm debris contractor begins second pass of pickups on Monday
Ceres Environmental, the county’s debris hauling contractor, has completed the first pass of collection in the majority of the county and will begin the second pass on Mon., Nov. 9. Residents are encouraged to bring their remaining vegetative and construction/demolition debris to the county right-of-way over the weekend. Those who have not yet had a … read more
Milton Businessman Jack Sanborn jailed for campaign sign theft charge
Milton Businessman Jack Sanborn jailed for campaign sign theft charge
The Office of the State Attorney announced Monday that a Warrant had been issued in Santa Rosa County for the arrest of Jack Sanborn, 70, for one count of Petit Theft for the alleged theft of a political sign. Sanborn was subsequently booked into Santa Rosa County Jail this morning and issued a $1,000 bond. … read more
Santa Rosa’s historic Red Wave
Santa Rosa’s historic Red Wave
Florida Representative Jayer Williamson celebrated his landslide victory Tuesday night with family and friends and his home in Pace. He’s pictured with his daughter, Rylin, son, Brooks, and wife, Linsey. (Photo by Romi White) Santa Rosa County set a record Tuesday when more than 107,316 ballots, the most ever cast in the county, were tallied … read more
Local Author’s New Book Aims to Inspire
Local Author’s New Book Aims to Inspire
Navarre Businessman Skip Orth has penned his fourth book, Letters to Judah. The book is a compilation of letters he wrote to his youngest son, Judah, who went through U.S. Marine boot camp. Through a series of 77 letters featuring favorite sayings, scriptures and philosophies, Orth issues a father’s advice for living a successful life. … read more
Gulf Power to resume disconnections for non-payment in mid-November, offers payment options
Gulf Power to resume disconnections for non-payment in mid-November, offers payment options
Gulf Power today announced plans to begin offering direct relief to customers significantly behind on their energy bills due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to those small business customers who have diligently paid their bills but still have a deposit with the company. Residential and small business customers may be eligible for a bill … read more
