State leader says a $5 bridge toll will “kill ridership”
State leader says a $5 bridge toll will “kill ridership”
A Florida judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of allowing Garcon Point Bridge bondholders to increase the per axel toll from $3.75 up to $5. The move was opposed by state leaders, including Senator Doug Broxson and Representative Jayer Williamson. “It’s certainly not the ruling we had hoped for but just because, by law, they … read more
Donors give blood to help local realtor still in need of rare blood type
Donors give blood to help local realtor still in need of rare blood type
Local realtor Tara King and her mom last week donated blood to help the effort (Photo courtesy Tara King) Tara King, a realtor with Levin Rinke Realty, is one of many locals who have donated blood in an effort to help Navarre realtor Ramona Speer, who needs donations of a rare blood type. According … read more
NAS Whiting Field credits team members for saving a life
NAS Whiting Field credits team members for saving a life
NAS Whiting Field Commanding Officer, Capt. Paul Bowdich, presents Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Shane Ammons with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions saving a life in Milton Oct. 30. (Photo by Julie Ziegenhorn, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Officer) For many service members, hanging up the uniform at the end of … read more
Calkins leads county candidates in money race
Calkins leads county candidates in money race
James Calkins, a former president of Holley-Navarre Water System, pre-filed November 26 for the Santa Rosa County District 3 Commission race. Reports show his campaign so far has more money than any other county candidate with $82,849, including a personal loan of $77,000. District 3, which represents North Santa Rosa, has four candidates vying for … read more
Gulf Breeze High Drama to present “Elf- The musical” Dec. 13 and 14
Gulf Breeze High Drama to present “Elf- The musical” Dec. 13 and 14
The award winning Gulf Breeze High Drama troupe is presenting “Elf- The Musical” for some toe- tapping family fun this Christmas. The show will be performed under the direction of drama teacher Margie Timmons at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 13. There will be two additional performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 14. … read more
Senior center hosts flurry of activities
Senior center hosts flurry of activities
The Holley-Navarre Senior Center is focused on it business activities this month while other folks concentrate on gift buying, office parties and planning family meals for the holidays. They are hoping you can add one more thing to your holiday schedule. Kicking off December will be this Friday’s general membership meeting where four new board … read more
Eglin and U.S. Fish & Wildlife form conservation law enforcement partnership
Eglin and U.S. Fish & Wildlife form conservation law enforcement partnership
A loggerhead sea turtle nest sits near the shoreline June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 48 clutches of eggs are lain on Eglin property per year from May to August. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole) Air Force natural and cultural resources are now safer, thanks to a new conservation law enforcement … read more
UWF, UF researchers to study issues facing Northwest Florida estuaries
UWF, UF researchers to study issues facing Northwest Florida estuaries
Researchers at the University of West Florida and the University of Florida will collaborate on a project that supplies new estuary programs throughout Northwest Florida with data.Dr. Jane Caffrey, professor in the UWF Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation, and Dr. Matthew Deitch, assistant professor at the UF-IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center in … read more
Navarre man charged with attempted robbery of convenience store
Navarre man charged with attempted robbery of convenience store
A Navarre man is charged with attempted robbery after he wrote a note to a Destin store clerk saying “All I need is the timer on safe” and “you give false description”. An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy walked into the Circle K at 701 Harbor Boulevard around 3:38 a.m. this morning and noticed a … read more
Woman charged with DUI had three kids in car
Woman charged with DUI had three kids in car
A call in reference to a reckless driver ultimately led to charges of DUI and child neglect against a Fort Walton Beach woman. An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to North Beal Parkway and Carmel Drive around 5 p.m. November 30th spotted the car swerving and crossing the white fog line. He made a … read more
