Navarre Area Has Received 92% of Tourism Capital Funding Over Past 5 Years
Navarre Area Has Received 92% of Tourism Capital Funding Over Past 5 Years
Members of the Navarre Beach Volleyball group posing in front of the new stage at Juana’s Pagodas. Photo courtesy Judd Smith. Santa Rosa County’s capital funding summary for the past five years, including the 2022-2023 fiscal year, shows 94% of $2.4 million in capital funding has been appropriated to South Santa Rosa with 92% allocated … read more
Another Bloody Brawl at Southern Raceway
Another Bloody Brawl at Southern Raceway
Less than a month after a fight with a shovel sent one driver to the hospital, another incident took place last night at Southern Raceway in East Milton, ending with the arrest of a Georgia man, Gary Winger, who is now facing two felony charges. Last night’s event involved drivers in the Southern All Stars … read more
Security Tightened after Commissioner Receives Threats following Anti-Semitic Remarks
Security Tightened after Commissioner Receives Threats following Anti-Semitic Remarks
Milton Police Department and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputies responded this morning to the Santa Rosa County Commission Office after threats were made against Commissioner Sam Parker. Photo by Romi White. Milton businessman Chris Smith, during the Santa Rosa County Commission’s March 6 committee meeting, presented surveillance video of District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker inside … read more
Man Jailed after Hitting Driver with Shovel at Southern Raceway
Man Jailed after Hitting Driver with Shovel at Southern Raceway
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, February 17 was dispatched to Southern Raceway off Nichols Lake Road in Milton in reference to a fight involving several people, including a deputy in possible distress. Upon arrival, deputies found that Deputy A. Gray had detained a suspect, Charlie Stevens White, 53, of Milton. Per White’s arrest … read more
In Loving Memoriam – Lewis Bear, Jr.
In Loving Memoriam – Lewis Bear, Jr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lewis Bear, Jr., age 82, a loving family man, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL. Lewis passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 10, 1941, to Lewis Bear, Sr., and Peggy … read more
Developer Requests Zoning Variance to Construct Hotel and Condos on Navarre Beach
Developer Requests Zoning Variance to Construct Hotel and Condos on Navarre Beach
Navarre Beach Hotels, LLC is asking Santa Rosa County for a variance to reduce required setbacks so that a hotel and multifamily development can be constructed on vacant parcels within the Navarre Beach Commercial Zoning District at 8459 Gulf Boulevard. The agenda for the county’s March 9 zoning board meeting shows the issue will be … read more
Serial Thief Brock Hamilton Faces Additional Drug-Related Charges
Serial Thief Brock Hamilton Faces Additional Drug-Related Charges
A serial thief is back in Santa Rosa County Jail after Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office executed a felony warrant February 25. Ex-convict Myrick “Brock” Hamilton, 46, was not only booked for charges related to a November 7 burglary incident but also now faces new charges for resisting arrest, smuggling Fentanyl contraband into jail and … read more
Man Booked into Santa Rosa County Jail for Cold Case Murder of a Pregnant Army Soldier
Man Booked into Santa Rosa County Jail for Cold Case Murder of a Pregnant Army Soldier
Shannon L. Wilkerson, 42, was booked February 24 into Santa Rosa County Jail on charges related to the murder of a pregnant soldier on a U.S. Army base in Germany 21 years ago. According to court documents, Shannon L. Wilkerson, 42, is allegedly responsible for the death of Amanda Gonzales on Nov. 3, 2001. The … read more
OPINION: Pro-incorporation group’s brochure contains false information
OPINION: Pro-incorporation group’s brochure contains false information
Once again, members of Preserve Navarre, a pro-incorporation organization, are spreading false information. In their latest attempts to lure support, the group has been targeting homes with door-to-door distribution of a brochure. The front of the brochure states HOW TO SAVE NAVARRE. Well, the best way to “save” Navarre, especially from higher taxes and more … read more
Navarre Chamber Announces 50th Anniversary Awards Winners and New Leadership
Navarre Chamber Announces 50th Anniversary Awards Winners and New Leadership
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce on February 17 hosted its 50th Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast at St. Sylvester Catholic Church. The event started off with a presentation of 2022 awards and culminated with the installation of new leadership, including new Chairman Steve Rhodes. The following chamber members were presented with awards for … read more
