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GUEST OPINION: Gulf Breeze News Publisher Seeks Florida Senate Seat

Posted on May 14, 2024 by GUEST OPINION

  • GUEST OPINION: Gulf Breeze News Publisher Seeks Florida Senate Seat

    Posted: Tuesday, May 14

    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 β€œreliably red.” The problem with this method is that voters … read more

    • SANTA ROSA INSIDER – Grumpy Old Men on Left Side of Commission Dais

    Posted on May 9, 2024 by EDITORIAL BOARD

  • SANTA ROSA INSIDER – Grumpy Old Men on Left Side of Commission Dais

    Posted: Thursday, May 09

    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

    Posted on May 9, 2024 by Romi White

  • Application Period Underway for Alligator Hunting Permits

    Posted: Thursday, May 09

    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

    Posted on May 9, 2024 by Staff reports

  • Witness Believes Police Entered Wrong Apartment in Fatal Airman Shooting Case

    Posted: Thursday, May 09

    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

    Posted on May 8, 2024 by EDITORIAL BOARD

  • OPINION: Tourism funding should be used to transform future new water tower into showpiece

    Posted: Wednesday, May 08

    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

    Posted on May 7, 2024 by Romi White

  • New Restaurant Planned for West Navarre

    Posted: Tuesday, May 07

    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

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    Posted on May 6, 2024 by Staff reports

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    Posted: Monday, May 06

    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

    Posted on May 3, 2024 by EDITORIAL BOARD

  • OPINION: Email Commissioners Now About Incorporation Vote – or Pay Later

    Posted: Friday, May 03

    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

    Posted on May 1, 2024 by Romi White

  • Cinco de Mayo Sandcastle Exhibition Planned for Navarre Beach Pier

    Posted: Wednesday, May 01

    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 β€œDan in the Sand” and is known for showing amateurs how to … read more

    • DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024

    Posted on May 1, 2024 by Staff reports

  • DeSantis Announces 103-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2024

    Posted: Wednesday, May 01

    South Santa Rosa News file photo     Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, during a press conference yesterday in Destin, announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, the longest season since the state was delegated management of Gulf red snapper. This season will include both a summer and fall season which includes major … read more