Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Threat of violence at Navarre High School
Law enforcement is on scene at Navarre High School. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Rich Aloy confirms last night SRSO got a tip about “threats of violence.” He could not provide further details at this time. However, Aloy said deputies will be patroling the campus throughout the day. Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack … read more
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
Two Navarre groups named IMPACT 100 finalists
IMPACT 100 announced its 2016 grant finalists today, and two Navarre organizations made the cut. Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, based in Holley, and Navarre Beach Marine Science Station’s Coastal Conservation Corp were selected as finalists. IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local philanthropy group, announced 15 finalists. Ten of those 15 will each receive … read more
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
School playground temporarily closed for repairs
News about the closure of Holley-Navarre Intermediate School’s playground spread Monday on social media — along with some misinformation. HNIS Principal Beth Mosley confirms the playground has been temporarily closed following a routine inspection. But Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joey Harrell said reports that the playground is “condemned” are not true. Harrell said as per … read more
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
BIGGER, better “Girls Day Out” set for Oct. 1
An event started last year by two local businesswomen is turning into an annual effort to help lift up women in our area. Founded by Cherie Rice, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Navarre, and Sarah M. Hasty, a New York Life Insurance Company agent, the 2nd Annual Navarre Women’s Expo … read more
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
