Local attorney resigns from chamber board
Local attorney resigns from chamber board
Navarre attorney Robert Collins has resigned from the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “His vacancy will be filled at the October board meeting,” said CEO Judy Morehead, who said the board accepted Collins’ resignation at their September meeting. So far this year the organization has lost five board members in addition to Collins: Gary Fields, … read more
Attorney: Justice prevailed for Sam Druggish
Attorney: Justice prevailed for Sam Druggish
Charges against a Navarre resident accused of sexual assault on a minor were dismissed Sept. 2 by the State of Florida. Sam Druggish, 73, had been facing life in prison for the capital felony case. Druggish was arrested Dec. 17, 2015 and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault on a minor by a custodian … read more
Commissioners delay courthouse discussion
Commissioners delay courthouse discussion
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning decided to wait until a full board of five is sworn before holding further discussions about funding a new county courthouse. Voters during the Aug. 30 primary election shot down a third effort by the county to levy a local sales tax to fund a new county courthouse in … read more
Meet our new commissioner!
Meet our new commissioner!
Write-in candidate Caleb Boudreaux has withdrawn from the race for the Santa Rosa County District 1 seat, leaving Sam Parker of Pace to fill the vacancy left by that district’s former commissioner — newly elected Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson. Parker won the Aug. 30 primary by a 60-40 margin, defeating fellow realtor … read more
Dangerous surf with potentially deadly rip currents
Dangerous surf with potentially deadly rip currents
Surf at all area beaches is “dangerous” for any level of swimmer” as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine, stated a 5:53 advisory from the National Weather Service. NWS issued a high surf advisory for areas of the Florida Panhandle, including Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia Counties. Additionally, a coastal flooding advisory was also continued. Both advisories are in effect … read more
TD #9 strengthens to become Tropical Storm Hermine
TD #9 strengthens to become Tropical Storm Hermine
Tropical Depression Nine was updated this afternoon to Tropical Storm Hermine. The 1 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center revealed the storm has sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving north at 2 mph. It is presently about 395 SSW of Apalachicola. A Tropical Storm watch is in effect for areas east of … read more
New bus stop in highway construction zone scares family
New bus stop in highway construction zone scares family
A family which resides in the Holley community is frightened after receiving news that a Santa Rosa County School bus stop in their driveway is being moved to a “stop sign” at a nearby a construction zone on a busy four-lane highway. Donna and Joey Tolbert live on a 1.2-acre parcel on Hwy. 87 S, where … read more
Courthouse tax fails; Infrastructure tax approved
Courthouse tax fails; Infrastructure tax approved
A third attempt to get voters to approve a tax to fund a new county courthouse has failed. However, the effort led by a political action committee to push for a half-penny sales tax for infrastructure improvements was successful. By a 60-40 margin, voters in the Aug. 30 primary approved a half-percent local option sales … read more
Dolphins sweep Jamboree
Dolphins sweep Jamboree
Gulf Breeze Dolphin football fans lined “The Tank” last Friday. With them, they brought anticipation. Anticipation that the Dolphins were going to prove that they were a brand new team thanks to the fresh face they had as their leader. That new face was Bobby Clayton, the team’s new head coach. He replaced Chris Nemith, … read more
NHC 8 am update: Airplane reconnaissance canceled for Invest 99L
NHC 8 am update: Airplane reconnaissance canceled for Invest 99L
The National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. updated reported the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft scheduled this morning to investigate Tropical Disturbance 1 dubbed Invest 99L this system this morning has been canceled. However, the system will continue to be closely monitored as chances for development increase from 20 percent over the next 48 hours … read more
