Navarre Paramedic charged after taking “selfie” with patients
Navarre Paramedic charged after taking “selfie” with patients
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former Okaloosa County EMS paramedic and issued active warrants for another in connection with an investigation that revealed they used their cell phones to take selfies and videos with patients inside ambulances for their own amusement as part of a “selfie war” competition. Many patients were incubated, … read more
Proposed development in park nixed from agenda
Proposed development in park nixed from agenda
DEVELOPING STORY A lease modification request to develop a 134-unit condominium development inside Navarre Beach Marine Park has been removed from next week’s county commission agenda at the request of developer Ron Ward. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Chamber crumbling
Chamber crumbling
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce removed two directors at a July 20 meeting, and a third director resigned afterwards, leaving four vacancies on the troubled board. Navarre businessman James Dabney, owner of East River Smokehouse, and Cindy Stephens, branch manager of Beach Community Bank in Navarre, were voted off the board. Stephens was … read more
Historical Society seeks “old timers”
Historical Society seeks “old timers”
Do you or your relatives have stories, photographs or memories of our area from days gone by? Well, the Holley-Navarre Historical Society wants to hear from you. The society is seeking volunteers to help interview long-time residents for a planned future book of local history. The group also hopes to one day start a museum … read more
Acclaimed Navarre teacher wins prestigious award
Acclaimed Navarre teacher wins prestigious award
After nearly two decades as an educator, award-winning Navarre marine science teacher Charlene Mauro, is still fired up about helping students learn and receiving recognition for blazing new trails in the field. “As I approach twenty years in teaching, I still love it as much as I did in the beginning,” Mauro said. The National Marine Educator’s Association recently … read more
Pro-sales tax group urges creation of citizens panel to oversee tax issues
Pro-sales tax group urges creation of citizens panel to oversee tax issues
A new citizens group that wants Santa Rosa County voters to support an increase in the sales tax to fund a new courthouse and other projects is asking the County Commission to make the process as transparent as possible. Ed Carson, Pace resident and chairman of a political committee called Moving Santa Rosa Forward, urged … read more
Extend pier contract or seek new proposals?
Extend pier contract or seek new proposals?
Santa Rosa County Commissioners could decide this month whether to extend the current contractor’s right to operate the Navarre Beach Gulf Pier or seek new proposals from other companies. Coastal Concessions has held the contract to operate the pier and adjoining store/restaurant since Jan. 1, 2014. That contract expires on Dec. 31, 2016. “The contract … read more
Tough Mudder a “big win” for tourism – $1.5 m economic boost for county
Tough Mudder a “big win” for tourism – $1.5 m economic boost for county
A study by the University of West Florida’s Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development shows the 2016 Tough Mudder event generated a regional economic impact of nearly $2.8 million. “The Haas Center report confirms what most of us already knew, the Tough Mudder event was unquestionably a big win for our county … read more
Candidates have their say
Candidates have their say
The Santa Rosa Women’s Republican Club hosted a June 28 candidates forum for the Republican candidates for Santa Rosa County Sheriff at the Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre. Candidates Bob Johnson and Robert “Robby” Way attended the forum, where the two men were given an opportunity to answer questions from the club and also … read more
Executive director leaving utility
Executive director leaving utility
Holley-Navarre Water System President Bien May has confirmed that the board accepted the resignation of Executive Director Billy Sublett. “At this time we’re not planning to fill the position,” May said. “We are going to spread out his duties.” According to May, the future plans for the executive director position are unknown at this time. … read more
