Pensacola’s Jerry Pate Joins Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Board
Pensacola’s Jerry Pate Joins Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Board
Legendary golfer and businessman from Pensacola, Jerry Pate, has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Pate was elected at the recent meeting of the Foundation’s board of directors. Board Chair Dick Corbett said he was delighted to welcome Pate to the … read more
Sanborn fails in effort to help evaluate county tourism director
Sanborn fails in effort to help evaluate county tourism director
Santa Rosa County tourism staff in 2014 began reporting to county administration instead of an appointed tourism council. Tourism revenues since then have climbed from $2.175 million to $2.8 million last fiscal year. But despite the more than 25 percent growth in tourism revenues, Jack Sanborn, an appointee to the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development … read more
Pier employee’s idea could save lives
Pier employee’s idea could save lives
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh this morning gathered with firefighters and Navarre Beach Fishing Pier employee Thomas Mintz (center) to debut a new life ring buoy installed on the pier. Mintz, who recently started working at the pier, said he came up with the idea because it could help save a life. The … read more
Air Force CV-22 Osprey makes precautionary landing
Air Force CV-22 Osprey makes precautionary landing
An Air Force CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, made a precautionary landing on June 4 at approximately 11 p.m. in a field near Ashland, Alabama out of an abundance of caution. This occurred during a routine training mission, and of the five crew members, none were reported injured per base officials. … read more
BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, Prize Schemes “Devastate” Older Victims with Evolving Tactics
BBB Study: Sweepstakes, Lottery, Prize Schemes “Devastate” Older Victims with Evolving Tactics
A new report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says sweepstakes, lottery and prize schemes are devastating victims financially and emotionally with ever-evolving methods. These frauds concentrate on seniors, targeting them by direct mail, cold calling, social media, even text messages and smartphone pop-ups. BBB warns consumers to be on guard against these serious and pervasive … read more
Driver had joint in mouth when approached during traffic stop
Driver had joint in mouth when approached during traffic stop
Gulf Breeze Police Department on May 30 was dispatched after a report was made about a vehicle driving erratically on Pensacola Bay Bridge. Dispatch advised cops that the suspect was reported to be driving slow and unable to maintain his lane. Investigator Sgt. Steff Neff was able to locate and stop the vehicle in the … read more
Florida tourism achieves highest quarter ever
Florida tourism achieves highest quarter ever
Governor Rick Scott yesterday announced that Florida welcomed an all-time record 33.2 million visitors to the Sunshine State in the first quarter of 2018. Locally, Santa Rosa County’s tourist tax revenues during that same period also soared to 27 percent over last year. The latest county tourism tax data reveals that $518,340.24 was earned in the first quarter … read more
Local Gold Star family to be gifted with new home
Local Gold Star family to be gifted with new home
A little more than one year after Army Staff Sergeant Mark De Alencar was killed in action, his widow Natasha and their five children will receive the keys to a newly constructed mortgage-free home in Navarre. The home is being provided through funding from Building Homes for Heroes and Chase, and the family will receive … read more
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
Recreational red snapper season starts June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters
The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared to previous years in that Florida’s Gulf recreational red snapper season applies to harvest from both state and federal waters. Anglers fishing from private … read more
Talk show host to moderate July 10 Santa Rosa Commission candidate debate
Talk show host to moderate July 10 Santa Rosa Commission candidate debate
Leading up to the August 28 primary election, the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a July 10 debate among county commission candidates. “We have invited all County Commissioner candidates who appear on the primary ballet for a forum and debate,” stated Chamber CEO TJ Goulet. According to Goulet, the debate format will … read more
