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
Reefs boost ecotourism
Reefs boost ecotourism
Volunteers Michelle Whikehart, Andy Epstein, Ralph Agnew, Brenda Stokes and Will Smith were on hand June 30 for clear-bottom kayak tours of the Gulf-side reef Marine life is teeming at Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary, a growing expanse of artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Sound, attracting locals and visitors to the … read more
National Hurricane Center eyes two developing tropical systems
National Hurricane Center eyes two developing tropical systems
The National Hurricane Center’s 7 p.m. CDT Tropical Weather Outlook indicates 1. An area of disturbed weather located a few hundred miles southeast of Bermuda has changed little today. However, environmental conditions are gradually forecast to become more conducive for the development of a low pressure system by late this week when the disturbance is … read more
Local surfing legend helps save distressed swimmers
Local surfing legend helps save distressed swimmers
Navarre Beach’s first female lifeguard and local surfing legend Brenda Stokes was in the right place at the right time last week to help save the lives of a dad and his daughter who were struggling in rough Gulf surf. Stokes, who is credited with saving dozens of lives during her tenure as a Navarre … read more
Tropical system could bring heavy rainfall
Tropical system could bring heavy rainfall
The National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. CDT Tropical Weather Outlook indicated a low-pressure area in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. According to the update, a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms extending from the north-central Gulf of Mexico across the western Florida panhandle is associated with a broad area of low pressure and associated … read more
Santa Rosa Island Authority to host 2018 Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
Santa Rosa Island Authority to host 2018 Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again host the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining, on Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14. In addition to the Blue Angels, there will be a host of world-class aerobatic and stunt plane performers, as well as interactive exhibits, military … read more
New brewery planned for Highway 87 S near U.S. 98
New brewery planned for Highway 87 S near U.S. 98
Navarre could soon have a second brewery on Highway 87 S. A proposed new 3,000-square-foot facility would be less than a mile from U.S. 98 on the west side of the highway and named St. Michael’s Brewing Company. The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on July 12 is scheduled to review a variance request from … read more
Developer seeks permit to build 76 townhouses on U.S. 98
Developer seeks permit to build 76 townhouses on U.S. 98
The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on July 12 will be asked to approve a conditional use application for a roughly 13-acre parcel on U.S. 98 to allow for 76 townhouses to be constructed on the property, which is currently zoned commercial. Keith Fenstemacher of Mary Esther is seeking to permit a multi-family residential construction … read more
