Wetlands whittled down in Holley by the Sea
Holley by the Sea homeowners Don and Marilyn Beyer discovered that their backyard is roughly 0.04 acres bigger than they thought, but the couple is not happy about it.
Gulf Breeze-based cybersecurity company acquired for $275 million
Gulf Breeze-based AppRiver, a leading provider of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, announced Tuesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be sold to Zix Corporation for $275 million in cash.
Shalimar attorney takes up U.S. Attorney mantle
Lawrence “Larry” Keefe, of Shalimar took the oath of office the morning of Jan. 9 from Chief District Judge Mark E. Walker to become the 41st U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Movement to name bridge after local general gains steam
The name of the nation’s first African-American four-star general may soon grace the new version of a local landmark. The new bridge connecting Gulf Breeze and Pensacola could bear the name of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.
Shutdown taking toll on national parks
The barricade at the entrance to Gulf Islands National Seashore says it all.
Andersen inducted into Air Commando Hall of Fame
Hurlburt Field – The Air Commando Association hosted a convention from Dec. 7-9 at Hurlburt Field, honoring Air Commandos from Air Force Special Operations Command.
Accusations cloud water utility election
Hopes are being shaken that cronyism at Holley Navarre Water System would be challenged by the Jan. 15 election in which four seats on the volunteer board of directors are up for grabs.
Gulf Breeze abandons contentious land claim
With a new mayor and two freshman city council members, the City of Gulf Breeze is giving up its long fight to win control of a narrow strip of land between two private homes that has cost the municipality’s taxpayers more than $600,000.
Postal service asks for postage increase
The price of a postage stamp for first class mailings of a letter (1 oz.) is set to rise to 55 cents January 27 if the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) passes the increase. Currently, the first-class rate is 50 cents. It will be the first increase since 2014, when postage stamps went up to the 50-cent mark, up from 48 cents.











