Tropical rainfall predicted for Panhandle
Tropical rainfall predicted for Panhandle
Graphic by weather.us Ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center predicts that a developing system has a 40-percent chance of developments over the next five days and is expected to bring much-needed rain to the Florida Panhandle. Forecaster Ryan Maue with weather.us says up to 9 inches of rain … read more
Complaints to be discussed during May 15 utility board meeting
Complaints to be discussed during May 15 utility board meeting
Three complaints will be discussed during the May 15 Holley-Navarre System board of directors. Following are the three complaints in their entirety. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and takes place at the HNWS board room, located at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road. COMPLAINT ONE I, Doug Larson, as Secretary for HNWS Inc. due forth bring … read more
Gaetz secures $41.9M for Test Range Enhancements
Gaetz secures $41.9M for Test Range Enhancements
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today applauded the U.S. House Armed Services Committee for completing the mark-up of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) early Thursday morning. During the mark-up, Rep. Gaetz secured numerous provisions including an amendment for SPACE-A travel benefits for veterans with service-related disabilities, and a $41.9 million increase in funding to … read more
Keller Williams’ Navarre Dream Team constructs first habitat at future Wildlife Refuge site
Keller Williams’ Navarre Dream Team constructs first habitat at future Wildlife Refuge site
Dozens of Keller Williams’ Realty Navarre Dream Team members spent Thursday volunteering at the future site of Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in Holley, constructing the first habitat and clearing brush. The Wildlife Refuge is relocating from its current home in the former fire station on Okaloosa Island to a 2.3-acre parcel in Holley which was … read more
Building a Dynasty of Good Men
Building a Dynasty of Good Men
As a freshman in college, Robert Jay Walls thought he’d be programming computers by this time in his life, instead he is programming young men. Walls thought he might be addressed as “Dr. Walls” or “Professor Walls” with the amount of school he had to go through to become a computer programmer, instead he goes … read more
Sea turtle nesting begins in May on many beaches
Sea turtle nesting begins in May on many beaches
Female loggerhead turtle, photo by Loggerhead Marinelife Center. May is the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on many of Florida’s sandy beaches. Beachfront property owners and beach visitors can help nesting turtles and hatchlings by turning off or shielding lights that are visible from the beach at night. “People’s efforts to keep our beaches … read more
Vinnie R’s awards scholarships
Vinnie R’s awards scholarships
Paulette Rollant, who in 2005 opened Vinnie R’s in Navarre with her late husband, Dan, pictured with Ryan Crocker, one of two 2018 Daniel V. Rollant scholarship winners The annual Navarre High School Daniel V. Rollant Memorial Scholarships was established in 2012 to commemorate the memory of Dan Rollant as a tribute to him, his … read more
Utility settles with former golf course manager and advertises position
Utility settles with former golf course manager and advertises position
After the settlement of an undisclosed amount with former Golf Course General Manager Jim Morgan, the position at The Club at Hidden Creek is now being advertised, following outcry from club and utility members. Morgan last week told South Santa Rosa News he couldn’t make a comment about the settlement but said he was “satisfied.” … read more
Broussard’s to host Grammy award-winning musician on Mother’s Day
Broussard’s to host Grammy award-winning musician on Mother’s Day
Broussard’s Bayou Grill on Navarre Beach will present a May 13 special acoustic concert, featuring an up-close and personal performance by one of the most commercially successful American Cajun singers, Wayne Toups. For nearly 30 years Toups has pushed the limits of his music and not only received critical acclaim for his work, including a … read more
Attempted motorcycle theft goes awry
Attempted motorcycle theft goes awry
A man who thought he’d steal a $9,000 motorcycle by driving it off the parking lot of Coastal Powersports didn’t get far after the manager ran to the motorcycle, hit the off switch and pulled the defendant off. Employees say they were moving motorcycles out of the showroom and into the parking lot May 5 … read more
