Recreational red snapper season closes July 21
Recreational red snapper season closes July 21
If you haven’t made it out yet, the red snapper season for recreational anglers fishing from private vessels and for charter captains who do not have a federal reef fish permit is open through July 20, closing July 21. The federal season for for-hire operations with federal reef fish permits is open through July 21, closing July … read more
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue awarded $24,725 from Firehouse Subs Foundation
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue awarded $24,725 from Firehouse Subs Foundation
A 2017 regional training for extrication equipment at R&R Salvage in Navarre (South Santa Rosa News File Photo) Navarre Beach Fire Rescue last week announced the department had received a $24,725 grant award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for new TNT extrication equipment. This new equipment will include new state of the art … read more
Police catch man “thrusting” woman
Police catch man “thrusting” woman
A Gulf Breeze Police Department officer on July 4 noticed a black Toyota Tacoma parked on the side of the road at the entrance to AppRiver. The officer reported that when he pulled his patrol vehicle next to the driver’s side he could see the driver/suspect “thrusting” with the passenger/suspect laying down in the passenger … read more
County offers event sponsorships
County offers event sponsorships
Are you hosting an event that has historically brought in visitors from out of town? Does your event highlight local sports, culture, recreation, entertainment or education? If so, the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office may have funds available to help with your event promotion. Event sponsorship funding may only be used for advertising expenses … read more
FWC seeks input on land-based shark fishing
FWC seeks input on land-based shark fishing
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public input on shore-based shark fishing. Share your thoughts on the future management of this fishery by attending a public workshop. Workshops start at 6 p.m. local time: July 18: Bradenton, State College of Florida, Library and Learning Center – Together Manatee Community Room, 5840 … read more
Second Coast Guard Cutter arrives in Pensacola
Second Coast Guard Cutter arrives in Pensacola
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today issued the following statement in response to the arrival of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter “DAUNTLESS,” a 210′ Medium Endurance Cutter, to its new homeport of Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida’s First Congressional District. The cutter requires a crew of 76 Coast Guardsmen, and conducts a variety of … read more
Chamber luncheon to feature Brigadier General Evan C. Dertien
Chamber luncheon to feature Brigadier General Evan C. Dertien
UPDATE: Dertien has been called away, and the chamber is working to find another speaker for July The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce on July 17 will host special guest Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, Commander of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base. Dertien will be the featured speaker during the … read more
Former NASWF Training Wing Commander selected for Assistant County Administrator
Former NASWF Training Wing Commander selected for Assistant County Administrator
Captain Mark Murray, former commander of Training Wing Five at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, has been selected as Santa Rosa County Assistant County Administrator. Santa Rosa County Administrator Dan Schebler during Monday’s county commission meeting stated the job vacancy had been advertised in April and a total of 40 resumes were submitted. According to … read more
Memorial planned for victims of murder/suicide
Memorial planned for victims of murder/suicide
Kyle McNabb, a coach for one of three triplets who formerly lived in Navarre and were shot during an Alabama murder/suicide, has planned a memorial service for 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 11 at Navarre Park. “I am doing this in honor of everybody,” said McNabb, who said he would like to pack out the Park … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces Military Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces Military Big of the Year
Schick, left, receiving the award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW FL CEO Paula Shell (submitted photo) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announces that Big Brother Ryan Schick has been named as the Ron Mobayed Military Big of the Year for 2017 – 2018. Ryan was selected to receive this honor … read more
