Local celebrity chefs help Greater Navarre Chamber’s “Lunch for a Cause”
Local celebrity chefs help Greater Navarre Chamber’s “Lunch for a Cause”
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson will be one of several special guest chefs at the first-ever “Lunch for a Cause” hosted by the Greater Navarre Chamber. Other local celebrity chefs for the event include Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy and Tony Alexander, Greater Navarre Area Chamber CEO. “The event is … read more
Extraordinary Santa Rosa mom turning 105 Easter Sunday
Extraordinary Santa Rosa mom turning 105 Easter Sunday
Jewell Wells Golden, a native of the Holley-Navarre area who in 1974 was named Florida’s Mother of the Year, will be celebrating her 105th birthday on Easter. Jewell Frances Wells was one of eight children born to William Jasper and Lovie Wells. Because there was no school in the Holley-Navarre area at the time, her father sent her to … read more
Blues circle Navarre before joining French flight team
Blues circle Navarre before joining French flight team
The Blue Angels around 6:45 p.m. circled over Navarre Beach Fishing Pier about 3 times. Shortly thereafter, the Patrouille Acrobatique de France, a French aerobatic demonstration team arrived, joining the Blues. The flight teams then flew to NAS Pensacola from which some observers were able to see red, white and blue smoke trails.
Dog “possibly” caught Parvo at Navarre Park
Dog “possibly” caught Parvo at Navarre Park
Santa Rosa County is warning its residents and visitors that if you take your dog to area dog parks, take precautions to prevent your pup from contracting Parvo Virus. On Tuesday, the county Public Information Office sent out a press release stating that there was a “possible” Parvo Virus outbreak at an area dog park, … read more
Raiders fare well at quad-meet
Raiders fare well at quad-meet
The Navarre High School boys and girls track teams took home top spots at last Tuesday’s quad-meet at Navarre High School where the Raiders went up against Fort Walton Beach High School, Niceville High School and Pensacola High School. The girls ran away with second place overall at the competition, only three points behind top … read more
Possible Parvo virus exposure at area dog parks
Possible Parvo virus exposure at area dog parks
Santa Rosa County staff tomorrow are expected to post signs at dog parks in the Navarre area, warning about potential Parvo virus exposure. According to Sarah Whitfield, a county spokeswoman, depending upon weather conditions the county will post the signage and also distribute flyers for dog owners with advice on dealing with the virus.
Explore Escribano Point by Kayak with FWC
Explore Escribano Point by Kayak with FWC
In celebration of 75 years of Florida’s wildlife management area system, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites the public to join FWC staff April 14-15 to explore Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area. A free group campsite and dinner will be provided Friday, April 14, and FWC biologists will discuss the area’s natural and … read more
Lift station to be relocated
Lift station to be relocated
Holley-Navarre Water System is constructing a new lift station to replace the current station located on the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 98 and Panhandle Trail. “It’s just in a bad location,” Holley-Navarre Water System General Manager Paul Gardner said, noting the project would take about three or four months to complete. The utility purchased a … read more
New commander named to Eglin AFB
New commander named to Eglin AFB
Air Force Brigadier General Evan C. Dertien has been announced as the new commander of the 96th Test Wing, Air Force Materiel Command, Eglin Air Force Base and roughly 10,000 military and civilian personnel. Dertien had two previous assignments at Eglin and most recently served as vice commander, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force … read more
School district and teacher’s union take steps toward settling pay raise impasse
School district and teacher’s union take steps toward settling pay raise impasse
Last week attorneys for Santa Rosa County District Schools and Santa Rosa Professional Educators, the district teachers’ union, selected a special magistrate to help craft an agreement which could settle 2016-2017 contract negotiations ahead of a new deadline for retroactive teacher pay increases. Although Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick initially declared a March 15 deadline to reach … read more
