Month: June 2017

New signs to be installed at Navarre Beach Causeway

Written by Staff Reporters on June 8, 2017. Posted in News.

A slap on the wrist is all County Commissioner and Chairman Rob Williamson will face for deciding to remove the temporary welcome signs placed at the foot of the Navarre Beach Causeway.

Deputies seize 130 grams of methamphetamine in arrest

Written by Staff Reporters on June 8, 2017. Posted in Crime, News.

In an arrest at the Days Inn and Suites on Navarre Parkway, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s deputies seized 130.5 grams of methamphetamine, eight 0.25 mg Xanax tablets, 0.3 grams of marijuana, 0.3 grams of heroin and what appeared to be psychedelic mushrooms.

Former airman gets probation for apartment arson

Written by Staff Reporters on June 8, 2017. Posted in Crime, News.

The man who set the Reserve Apartments ablaze while residents slept in their beds in neighboring units will not be going to prison.

Gulf Breeze Sertoma Club 27th Annual Fishing Rodeo

Written by Staff Reporters on June 8, 2017. Posted in News.

Enjoy a weekend of fishing with family and friends on June10 - 11, 2017 at the Gulf Breeze South Shoreline Park.

Fee simple title gains support in Washington

Written by Staff Reporters on June 8, 2017. Posted in News.

Legislation to give residents of Navarre Beach equal rights to their land has garnered a new supporter in Washington. Democratic U.S. senator for Florida Bill Nelson signed on as co-sponsor earlier this month for a bill that would allow fee simple title for Navarre Beach residents.

Florida’s death penalty still under scrutiny

Written by Staff Reporters on June 8, 2017. Posted in News.

In November 1988 a Milton cab driver went missing.

Barry Larkin serves as roving hitting instructor for Cincinnati Reds

Written by Brian Lester on June 1, 2017. Posted in Sports.

Batting practice ends for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin heads off the field, walking alongside one of the young prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Lady Raider Softball team celebrates their season with banquet

Written by John Richardson on June 1, 2017. Posted in Sports.

The end of the season girls’ softball banquet was held on May 23. The team ended the season with an 11 – 13 record. However, the team’s success is not measured in wins and losses. They were in each game down to the last out. There was no quit in this Raider team.

Navarre point guard on radar of college recruiters as he gears up for senior hoops season

Written by Brian Lester on June 1, 2017. Posted in Sports.

He once took a Chinese course at the University of West Florida. His ACT score is a 33. The military academies -- Navy, Army, Air Force -- along with Ivy League schools Princeton and Yale are showing interest in him.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on June 1, 2017. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

Myron Rolle is no dumb jock. In fact, back in 2010, he was chosen as the second smartest player in sports by the Sporting News.