Help nesting sea turtles by keeping beaches dark and free of obstacles at night
Help nesting sea turtles by keeping beaches dark and free of obstacles at night
Keeping beaches dark at night and free of obstacles will help sea turtles during their nesting season, which begins in Florida on March 1 and lasts through the end of October. Bright artificial lighting can misdirect and disturb nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, so beachgoers should avoid using flashlights or cellphones at night. Turning … read more
Garcon Point Bridge legislation underway
Garcon Point Bridge legislation underway
Two state legislators continue to work on bills which would allow state purchase of the privately owned Garcon Point Bridge from bondholders. The effort would not only be aimed to increase average daily traffic on the 3.5-mile span by reducing the current $3.75 toll charged each way but also the legislation could potentially save the … read more
Juana’s seeks $30K in tourism tax money for Spring Jam
Juana’s seeks $30K in tourism tax money for Spring Jam
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council this morning will discuss a $30,000 request from Kevin Rudzki, owner of Juana’s Inc. on Navarre Beach. Rudzki is seeking county tourism tax dollars to offset expenses related to a March 25 concert planned for the property, which he leases from Santa Rosa County. The one-day concert will … read more
Gulf Breeze High School Senior Receives West Point Appointment
Gulf Breeze High School Senior Receives West Point Appointment
Matthew Hawkins, 17, has been selected for an appointment to The United States Military Academy West Point. Hawkins received a nomination from Congressman Matt Gaetz in January, and made it through the final selection process to receive a coveted spot in the academy. Hawkins, a senior at Gulf Breeze High School, comes from a family … read more
The struggle to keep local schools safe
The struggle to keep local schools safe
School Resource Officers Art Austin and Matt Robinson are two of only six SROs currently in Santa Rosa County School District’s 38 schools, according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy. Florida Governor Rick Scott at a press conference this afternoon in Walton County promoted his $500 million school safety plan. However, … read more
BBB Alert: Scammers posing as Bail Bondsman
BBB Alert: Scammers posing as Bail Bondsman
The local Better Business Bureau has received reports on Scam Tracker of a current scam in the Pensacola Area. “Someone is calling residents claiming to be from ‘Any Hour Bail Bonds’ informing them that a family member is in jail and they need to purchase green dot money cards and meet them at a certain … read more
Rotary Club of Navarre Announces 22nd Annual 8th Grade Essay Contest Winners
Rotary Club of Navarre Announces 22nd Annual 8th Grade Essay Contest Winners
Pictured left to right: Rotary Club of Navarre President TJ Goulet, Hunter Wallace, Cassidy McWatters, Carly Russ, Olivia Smith and Club Youth Program Coordinator Les Rushing. Rotary Club of Navarre is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s 8th Grade Essay Contest: Cassidy McWatters, first place; Olivia Smith, second place; Hunter Wallace, third place; and … read more
Local lawn expert to host free irrigation maintenance workshop for homeowners
Local lawn expert to host free irrigation maintenance workshop for homeowners
Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions and author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care” is holding a free workshop for home owners who want to know how to maintain their irrigation systems. Skip says that proper irrigation is the … read more
NASCAR Champ competed at Southern Raceway in Milton
NASCAR Champ competed at Southern Raceway in Milton
The United Sprint Car Series “Battle at the Beach” two-day event kicked off February 23 with a full racing card, including qualifying Heats and Main Events for all divisions. The event was headlined both nights by the nationally touring United Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars. Tony Stewart, three-time Monster … read more
Holley-Navarre Fire District adds 6 full-time firefighters
Holley-Navarre Fire District adds 6 full-time firefighters
Pictured left to right: Firefighters Chris Carpenter, Daniel Tolar, and Eric Heaton during the February 26 pinning ceremony Holley-Navarre Fire District this week pinned three new firefighters and announced that three part-time firefighters were promoted to full-time positions. HNFD Chief Ron Norton said the hires were part of the district’s initiative to improve our staffing … read more
