May 5, 2016
Gulf Breeze police warn of car thefts, burglaries
Several unlocked cars parked in Gulf Breeze residential driveways have been burglarized recently and two of the vehicles were stolen, police say.
May 5, 2016
New park’s lack of restrooms questioned
The county’s new $750,000 Bagdad Mill Site Park that’s scheduled to open May 16 will be a recreational showplace, but some tourism leaders have questioned why it won’t have public restrooms.
May 5, 2016
Playground opens at Holley Ball Park
The construction of a recreational playground to enhance the popular ball field is now complete at Holley Ball Park. The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
May 5, 2016
Sea Turtle nesting season starts
The highly anticipated nesting season for sea turtles began May 1 and continues until October 31. Navarre Beach is home to four of the six of the species of sea turtles listed as threatened or endangered and protected by the Endangered Species Act; loggerhead, green, leatherback and Kemp’s ridley.
May 5, 2016
Myrtle the Turtle welcomes visitors
Santa Rosa County’s newest ambassador, Myrtle the Turtle has found a home at the I-10 Florida Welcome Center greeting visitors to the Sunshine State and promoting tourism for Santa Rosa County.
May 5, 2016
Fabulous Fun Fest for all
The 32nd Annual Navarre Fun Fest presented by Okaloosa Gas and hosted by the Navarre Chamber of Commerce seemingly went off without a hitch on Saturday. This year’s change in format wrapped all the fun and festivities of a two-day event into one and culminated with the crowd favorite fireworks display.
May 5, 2016
Beach restoration moving rapidly
Weeks Marine delivered equipment mid-April and the first sand was pumped onshore on April 28. The first full day of operations was April 29 with only one Hopper Dredger. The second hopper dredger arrived for operations by May 2. Weather permitting, the estimated 50 days of sand placement is expected to be completed by mid-June.
May 5, 2016
Ledger takes on new role as YMCA director
Michael Ledger, known to most of Navarre as the owner of The Vine Wine Bar & Restaurant, has taken on a new role as the executive director of the Pullum Family YMCA. Bringing with him more than 30 years of business experience, Ledger expects his expertise to help bring the YMCA to the forefront of the community.
May 5, 2016
Butterfly House comes to life on Saturday
The award-winning Panhandle Butterfly House will open its doors for the season on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. celebrating the 2016 grand opening.
Apr 28, 2016
Relay for Life
Relay for Life Navarre took place Friday night into Saturday raising more than $64,000 so far. And while the walk is over, the work is still on-going. Fundraisers for the event will continue into August to help the organization meet their $100,000 goal.