Surprise gift for Refuge for Women
Surprise gift for Refuge for Women
The blessings have been bountiful lately for Refuge for Women Emerald Coast, an organization which formed in February but is already more than halfway toward its goal of raising $100,000 to open up a safe house for sexually exploited women. Recently an anonymous donor offered to match up to $10,000 in contributions the group received … read more
Locals flood “Open Gaetz Day”
Locals flood “Open Gaetz Day”
Despite chilly weather more than 100 people filled the back deck at East River Smokehouse to participate in a November 27 town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz. “Open Gaetz Day,” a recurring event the legislator hosts in communities throughout Florida’s 1st District, is aimed at making face-to-face meetings convenient for constituents to … read more
Utility director to appeal board action
Utility director to appeal board action
Following a controversial 4-3 vote November 21, calling for his removal from the Holley-Navarre Water System board, Brian Kelly, who was elected by HNWS membership, has issued notice he will appeal the action. Kelly, via certified letter, provided a formal Notice of Appeal which states that “Any member whose membership is so terminated for cause, … read more
House fire on Tupelo Dr in Navarre
House fire on Tupelo Dr in Navarre
Multiple fire departments have units on scene fighting a residential structure fire in the 8600 block of Tupelo Drive in Navarre. There is smoke in the area, including on Turkey Bluff Road. Please use caution. Police expressed hope that the homeowners might be out of town. There were no vehicles observed at the home.
License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day This Thanksgiving Weekend
License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day This Thanksgiving Weekend
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Saturday, November 25th will be a license-free saltwater fishing day. This Saturday is part of eight total days offered each year by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) that allows residents and visitors to enjoy Florida’s many fishing opportunities without requiring a license. Governor Scott said, “As … read more
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier offers free admission Thanksgiving Day
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier offers free admission Thanksgiving Day
The Navarre Beach Pier will be open to the public for free on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. The former pier operator, Coastal Concessions, discontinued management of the pier and its concessions on Wed., Nov. 22. “During the transition to the new operator, pier admission fees will be waived for Thursday, November 23,” said Dan Schebler, … read more
Holley-Navarre Water System board attempts to remove director
Holley-Navarre Water System board attempts to remove director
Kelly, second from left, said he would contact an attorney about the matter The Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors on November 21 voted to rescind the membership of Brian Kelly, an elected member of the board, after questions arose concerning his eligibility to serve as a director. In a close vote, Troy Bossier, Gaius … read more
Proposed Gulf Breeze Town Center would relocate school stadium/sports fields
Proposed Gulf Breeze Town Center would relocate school stadium/sports fields
Gulf Breeze City Manager Samantha Abell in a Triumph Gulf Coast funding application is seeking $15.8 million to redevelopment the U.S. 98 corridor area, relocating Gulf Breeze High School stadium and baseball/softball fields to accommodate around 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and up to one million square feet of office space. Per … read more
Endangered species help preclude Eglin bypass road
Endangered species help preclude Eglin bypass road
The Florida Department of Transportation in October hosted two public meetings in Navarre, seeking input on possible alternatives for U.S. 98, prompting some locals to once again suggest construction of a bypass road on Eglin Air Force base property. So when Mike Spaits, Chief of Community Engagement for Eglin Air Force Base, was offered an … read more
700 people cheer on release of three rehabiliated sea turtles
700 people cheer on release of three rehabiliated sea turtles
The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E. Center released three rehabilitated sea turtles on Monday afternoon at Topsail Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, with over 700 people in attendance. The three turtles included Kudzu, a juvenile Green sea turtle, arrived to the C.A.R.E. Center on August 21, 2017 in need of help. Kudzu weighs just over … read more
