State troopers nab murder suspect during traffic stop on Hwy. 87 S
State troopers nab murder suspect during traffic stop on Hwy. 87 S
Florida Highway Patrol troopers performed an August 15 traffic stop on a white SUV for a speeding violation on State Road 87 at Farrington Road. During the stop they arrested an Alabama man wanted for murder. After pulling over the vehicle, the trooper observed strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle and initiated a … read more
Online dating match ends in sexual assault charge
Online dating match ends in sexual assault charge
A Navarre man is facing a sexual assault charge after a woman he met online reported him to police. His bond is currently $50,000. 51-year-old Eduardo Alberto Aymond of the 8800 block of U.S. 98 was booked August 14 into Santa Rosa County Jail on the first-degree felony charge after a warrant was issued for … read more
Venetian Way and Coronado Drive construction set to begin August 20
Venetian Way and Coronado Drive construction set to begin August 20
Construction for the Venetian Way and Coronado Drive drainage improvement project in Gulf Breeze will begin Mon., Aug. 20. The project includes improved stormwater systems and construction of an outfall canal to improve the conveyance of stormwater. By contract, the project has a time of completion of 395 days. Construction hours will be Mon. … read more
Friday Night Lights start August 17
Friday Night Lights start August 17
Navarre has become a Northwest Florida juggernaut since 2012 and it doesn’t look like the Raiders’ ship will slow down any time soon. Since 2012, under the direction of Jay Walls, Navarre has posted a record of 59-15 with two trips to the 6A State Semi Finals and three trips to the 6A Regional Semi … read more
Group aims to lower shelter kill rate
Group aims to lower shelter kill rate
Graphic courtesy A Hope for Santa Rosa County A Hope for Santa Rosa County is hoping to reduce the number of animals euthanized at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. Volunteers say 4,058 of 6,011 animals which entered the shelter in 2017 were ultimately euthanized. “We called each county shelter,” said Volunteer Paige Cary. “Out … read more
Longer beach mat provides access to Gulf for all abilities
Longer beach mat provides access to Gulf for all abilities
Reaching the reef and gulf waters just got easier for everyone with the installation of a 200-foot-long beach access mat at Navarre Beach. The new AccessMat is located at the foot of the kayak launch at walkover 40E on Sea Oat Circle, just east of the Sea Oat Pavilion and directly ashore from the snorkeling reef in … read more
NABOR Leader To Preside At Professional State Level
NABOR Leader To Preside At Professional State Level
Mark Miller, sales agent with Century 21 Island View Realty in Navarre has been officially elected as a 2019 District Vice President for Florida Realtors — the largest professional association in the state. Miller previously served as the Navarre Area Board of Realtor’s 2017 President and has held additional leadership positions as the organization’s Treasurer, … read more
Cat reunited with family after four years
Cat reunited with family after four years
Arabella (Bella) first came into our family when my now husband and I were dating in 2009. She was born in the stall door at a barn, and my husband saved her and her siblings and we took her home. Not long after, my husband started his career in the military, and Bella moved with … read more
School District Administrator enters 2020 Superintendent’s Race
School District Administrator enters 2020 Superintendent’s Race
Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick has stated his intent not to seek re-election in 2020, and the first candidate has stepped up to enter that race. David Gunter, the district’s director for labor relations and compliance, pre-filed this afternoon. “I am dedicated to the development and implementation of enthusiastic and dynamic teaching … read more
Navarre man jailed for allegedly raping 6-year-old girl
Navarre man jailed for allegedly raping 6-year-old girl
John Benjamin Carper, 36, of the 2400 block of Abaco Drive in Navarre, was booked August 6 into Santa Rosa County Jail August 6 on a charge of sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12 by a suspect over the age of 18. His arrest reports states that in 2011 Carper had … read more
