Winner of condo stay announced
Winner of condo stay announced
South Santa Rosa News is proud to announce West Virginia resident Melanie Lough as the winner of our 7-day stay at Summerwind Condominiums. When reached Friday morning, Melanie said she has been vacationing in Navarre every year for several years after discovering the area when a relative was stationed at a local military installation. She … read more
18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding
18 events/groups in line for SRC tourism funding
A total of 18 events and organizations ranging from the Navarre Beach Snowbirds Club to the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society are in line to receive a total of $61,225 in Santa Rosa County tourism promotion funding. The Santa Rosa County Commission will discuss the 2016-2017 Tourist Development Office Local Event/Marketing funding at its committee … read more
Traffanstead released on bond
Traffanstead released on bond
A Gulf Breeze man facing 75 years in prison for child sex abuse charges was released yesterday on $400,000 bond. Alleged child sex abuse suspect Jason Traffanstead, 39, had a June 9 hearing before Circuit Judge Ross Goodman. A violation of parole charge, stemming from a previous charge in October 2015 involving corporal punishment of … read more
Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge
Hotel planned by Navarre Beach Bridge
Plans for a 100-room hotel proposed for construction on a roughly two-acre site on U.S. 98 near Navarre Beach Bridge are under review by Santa Rosa County. The property consists of two parcels purchased in January by Destin-based 8600 Nav Pkwy, LLC. “I’m not able to say anything,” said Attorney Casey Waterhouse, who serves as … read more
Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.
Traffic Signal coming to U.S. 98 at East Bay Blvd.
Construction activities will begin at the intersection of U.S. 98 and County Road 399 (East Bay Boulevard) in Santa Rosa County the week of June 20. The $321,000 project includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection. Motorists can expect lane restrictions, however, there will be no work requiring lane closures between the … read more
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Tropical Storm Colin floods new Navarre Beach shoreline
Rough surf from Tropical Storm Colin forced two hopper dredges working on the Navarre Beach renourishment project to suspend work Monday and seek temporary shelter in Pensacola Bay. Waves also over-washed sections of the newly added lower beach berm, trapping water near the shoreline. However, county officials report the storm is not expected to have a long-term … read more
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Restrooms could be added to Navarre Fishing Pier
Anglers on the Navarre Beach Pier could one day be able to use restroom facilities without having to make the 1,545 foot trek back to the pier store. On Monday, the Santa Rosa County Commission gave preliminary approval to an amended agreement governing the operation of the Navarre Beach Pier, and they also decided to … read more
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Motorcyclist airlifted from U.S. 98
Traffic on U.S. 98 was congested Friday evening following an accident involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Blue Tip Drive in Navarre. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital via Lifeguard Air Ambulance. Emergency officials could not release details about the injured motorcyclist but confirmed the accident only involved a motorcycle. More details will be posted … read more
Pier contract changes on commission agenda
Pier contract changes on commission agenda
Santa Rosa County Commissioners are set to make some changes to the lease agreement with Coastal Concessions, the company that contracts with the county to run the Navarre Beach Pier. The amended agreement is on the agenda for Monday’s commission committee meeting, set for 9 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Office Complex, 6495 … read more
Chamber/CEO file motion to dismiss defamation suit
Chamber/CEO file motion to dismiss defamation suit
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and its CEO Judith Morehead filed a May 31 motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against them by Beach Community Bank President Tony Hughes. Hughes filed his suit May 18, alleging Morehead made false accusations against him during a board meeting and accusing the chamber of negligence … read more
