Crash leaves 60,000 pounds of beer along Interstate 10
Crash leaves 60,000 pounds of beer along Interstate 10
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a tractor-trailer which was traveling west on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County overturned, throwing an estimated 60,000 pounds of Busch beer along the roadside. The driver of vehicle, Michael Nolan Powell, 44, of Simpsonville, South Carolina was reported to have minor injuries from the incident. According to FHP, Powell … read more
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Road 87
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Road 87
The northbound, outside lane on State Road 87, south of Laredo Street, in Navarre will be closed from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 as crews remove and replace sidewalk and curb. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. … read more
County launches survey for District 4 Master Plan
County launches survey for District 4 Master Plan
District 4 Master Plan Survey Now Online! If you were unable to join us at the first Public Open House to kick-off the District 4 Master Plan you can still provide your vision for future growth and input on the issues, challenges and opportunities facing District 4 with our online survey! Click here for a summary … read more
Third candidate enters District 5 school board race
Third candidate enters District 5 school board race
Gulf Breeze resident Wei Lok Ueberschaer, a former teacher at J.M. Tate High School, pre-filed yesterday for Santa Rosa County School Board District 5. District 5 Incumbent Scott Peden also faces Liz Horton in his bid for re-election. Peden pre-filed September 22 and so far reports $1,100 in self loans to his campaign and a … read more
Senate passes Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act
Senate passes Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act
The Florida Senate today in a 20-18 vote passed Senate Bill 7026, The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The legislation represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues presented by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, including firearm and school safety, and community mental health resources. “The … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida launches ‘March Matchness’ Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida launches ‘March Matchness’ Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is launching a volunteer recruitment campaign during the month of March called ‘March Matchness’. This basketball-themed campaign aims to recruit thirty new volunteers in a thirty-day period. Playing off the term ‘March Madness’, the agency hopes to engage potential volunteers from Pensacola to Panama City by getting … read more
PENSACON 2018
PENSACON 2018
Jr. Reporter Will Muller pictured with two Power Rangers at PENSACON 2018 Since 2015 my dad and I have traveled to Pensacola for Pensacon. My dad didn’t know what he was in for! I still remember the first year we attended, the Cosplay outfits, people and the amount of vendors opened my dad’s eyes up! … read more
New access mat will make Navarre Beach more accessible for disabled persons
New access mat will make Navarre Beach more accessible for disabled persons
Santa Rosa County is investing $8200 in a beach access Mobi-Mat aimed to make visiting Navarre Beach more user friendly for disabled persons and their families. Local mom Leah Cortello said she and her family are thrilled about the mat. Her son, Kaden, depends on his wheelchair for transportation. “As residents of … read more
Warrick scores back-to-back wins
Warrick scores back-to-back wins
Tally Warrick, driver of the #20 Pure Stock from Chumuckla, sponsored by Navarre Auto Repair, was able to pull off a double win last weekend at Southern Raceway. Will Goulet, Owner of Navarre Auto Repair put up a challenge to Warrick, stating that if the driver could win both nights in a row he would … read more
Deceased sea turtle found on Navarre Beach
Deceased sea turtle found on Navarre Beach
Photo credit Anchor Photography Navarre resident Linda Johnson this morning discovered a decreased sea turtle on Navarre Beach, and she’s asking local anglers to use caution after realizing one of the turtle’s fins was tangled in line. “It’s got fishing line wrapped around it’s front left fin. It was just past … read more
