Aug 11, 2016
Turtle center open to the public
The wooden beachfront shack sat vacant, collecting sand and salty grime from years of lacking care. Mold had begun to grow on the walls, floors and ceiling of the county-owned building.
Aug 11, 2016
Tiger Point residents gird for golf course fight
Disappointed that Santa Rosa County commissioners have allowed the City of Gulf Breeze to renege on promises to rehab the defunct west course of its Tiger Point Golf Club, area residents vow to take the lead in pressing for compliance.
Aug 11, 2016
No Tough Mudder next year
After attracting 4,861 paying participants to its military-style obstacle course in Milton during April, New York-based Tough Mudder Inc. has decided against returning next year to stage another event.
Aug 11, 2016
Commission rejects RV Park on beach
The request of developers to build a recreational vehicle park on 22 acres of Navarre Beach has been rejected by Santa Rosa County Commissioners.
Aug 11, 2016
Tourist watchdog group wins compromise
Fighting off a move by Santa Rosa officialdom to reduce its autonomy, the volunteer Tourist Development Council struck a compromise to keep open communication lines among members and avoid being shrunk.
Aug 11, 2016
Reserve Apartments fire under investigation
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the early morning fire that broke out at the Reserve Apartments Friday, Aug. 5, in Midway.
Aug 4, 2016
Local centenarian celebrates 100
Emma Warren was all smiles as she celebrated her centennial birthday on Thursday with family. The room at a local restaurant was filled with her sister, three of her six children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren.
Aug 4, 2016
Help your dog beat the heat
It’s the beginning of August, historically Navarre’s hottest month and dog owners are looking for places to exercise their pets without overheating them. However, with ordinances set forth by Santa Rosa County, the beach is not an option.
Aug 4, 2016
Safety program targets pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities
Efforts to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe on Florida roadways are ongoing.
Aug 4, 2016
Policy changes allow Airmen to retrain into special operations
Hurlburt Field, Fla. — In a move to meet the high-demand signal for the Air Force’s Battlefield Airmen (BA), the service announced changes to retraining and cross-flow, outlined in a policy memorandum dated April 25.