News Archive

The Navarre Beach Leaseholders & Residents Association held its monthly meeting Saturday, July 17 to discuss the possibility of an RV park on Gulf Boulevard.

Here’s your answer: After Navarre Press posted a “Since you asked” about the dunes being off limits for foot traffic, Becky Cunningham posted in the Facebook comments that there were rattlesnakes in the dunes. We followed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, whose spokesperson, Bekah Nelson, said that rattlesnakes can in fact make their homes in local sand dunes.

In the wake of the release of a 50-page report into Santa Rosa County’s dealings with Waste Pro, two top county employees have been disciplined.

Andrew Hill, the environmental manager for the solid waste division, has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his “failure to effectively manage and enforce the waste hauling contract,” according to the notice of action placed in his county personnel file.

There’s a new food truck in town and it’s bringing a one-of-a-kind eating experience. Loudoe’s is a mother and son tag team serving up burgers, cheesesteaks, bagel grilled cheeses, gourmet fries and even edible cookie dough. Loudoe’s also has vegetarian and vegan options, serving up Beyond Meat versions of their beef burgers as well as vegetarian-friendly grilled cheeses.

An accident on U.S. Highway 98 late Sunday afternoon stopped traffic and sent a 35-year-old Pensacola woman to the hospital by medical helicopter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. She was trapped in her vehicle and had to be cut out by first responders. The accident was a two-car collision near the highway’s intersection with Navarre School Road. The accident happened about 5:25 p.m. The FHP did not indicate whether the other driver, a 35-year-old woman from Missouri, was injured.

The Santa Rosa County District Schools encourage the public to “stuff the bus” on July 22 to ensure that students in Santa Rosa County are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year.

After Col. Randy Tifft of the Santa Rosa Sherriff’s Office presented a need for more staffing to keep the citizens of the county safe, the Board of County Commissioners voted to agreed to approve Sheriff Bob Johnson’s budget request in its entirety.

Capital projects are a major driver of tourism to the area for both locals and visitors, benefiting both Santa Rosa County and the project owners.

Phase one of the Boulevard construction gains traction as Santa Rosa County Development Services continues to review site plans for the project.

The Pensacola Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction Wednesday, July 21, and Friday July 23 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The lane restrictions will begin at the bridge approach in Gulf Breeze and extend for approximately 3,500-feet.