Winds of change buffet water board
The fractious fraternity that makes up the seven-member board of Holley Navarre Water System is becoming more strident with almost every monthly meeting and the delicate balance of voting power may be in for a shake-up.
Damaging winds take roof off business
A strong storm that pushed through the area Sunday night brought damaging winds that tore through a couple of businesses in the 3000 block of Gulf Breeze Parkway. The damaged plaza included the businesses of Gulf Technical Services and hair salon Michele & Co.
Resource officer coming back to Holley-Navarre Middle
Though hiring is still months away, Holley-Navarre Middle School Principal Joie DeStefano has already cleaned out an office in preparation for her school’s new Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office resource officer.
Gulf Breeze land fight isolates mayor
Amid the usual proclamations that honor Eagle Scouts and recognize the good deeds of other youth, the mood at Gulf Breeze City Council meetings has lately turned testy at times.
Fire damages Sleepy Bay home
“Residential structure fire at 7843 Sleepy Bay Boulevard,” called the Santa Rosa County dispatcher to Holley Navarre Fire District, Midway, Navarre Beach and Florosa Fire Departments.
Pounds of drugs, guns, cash seized in Milton bust
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s deputies seized more than $87,000 worth of drugs, cash and weapons Friday morning from a home in Milton and arrested a man, according to a sheriff’s office press release.
Navarre man gets 30 years for assault, battery, fleeing
After fleeing from police and driving his vehicle into a patrol car a Navarre man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in state prison.
Exotic pets get second chance with amnesty program
They may seem cute, exciting and manageable when they are young, but exotic pets such as reptiles and birds can mean a big commitment. They can grow to unexpected sizes, live for long periods and require more room and specialized care over time.
Hunting creates memories, aids wildlife conservation
Hunting season begins this week for deer and turkey in this part of Florida, and there is no shortage of opportunities for those who love to hunt.
823rd RHS provides expeditionary infrastructure
Hurlburt Field – Anybody new to Hurlburt Field is likely to notice a different atmosphere around base: the different uniforms, Air Commandos with different colored berets and even civil engineer Airmen with red baseball caps.












