Aug 14, 2024
Is your license plate displayed legally?
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) issued a warning to drivers with Florida license plates that have been airbrushed, vinyl-wrapped, or customized. Such alterations violate the legal tag requirements under Florida law for reflectivity and safety enhancements and can potentially impact the yellow validation stickers. Driving on a public roadway with these altered plates is against the law and violates Section 320.061 in the Florida statutes, which prohibits the unlawful altering of a Florida license plate.
Aug 14, 2024
Law firm announces one of its namesakes passes away at 104
Law firm Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon announced last week that Patrick Emmanuel, one of the firm’s namesakes, had passed away at the age of 104.
Aug 13, 2024
Former Olympic gold medalist saves Navarre teen after jet ski crash
Camden Cooper is counting his blessings after a horrific jet ski crash nearly killed him.
Aug 13, 2024
Gold medal Raider
Emily (Madril) Sams has always wanted to win a gold medal at the Olympics. She no longer has to dream about it after the United States Women’s National Soccer team defeated Brazil 1-0 last Saturday at the Paris Olympics to claim the gold medal for the first time since 2012.
Aug 9, 2024
Navarre Beach sees successful sea turtle nest hatch
Sea turtle fans rejoice! Navarre Beach has had a confirmed successful nest hatch.
The nest, one of two in the Navarre Beach Marine Park, is set to be assessed Sunday, Aug. 11 by Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center personnel. According to an initial reading of the tracks outside the nest, Cathy Holmes, NBSTCC’s founder, said all but a few turtles went toward the Gulf after hatching.
Aug 9, 2024
How to vote
Election day is Aug. 20, but voters may also cast a ballot by mail or participate in early voting Vote-by-Mail
Aug 9, 2024
Where do I vote?
Where voters cast their ballot on election day is decided by the address on their voter registration. Voters must go to their registered voting precinct to cast their ballot on election day. If you are unsure of your voting precinct, go to votesantarosa.com/Where-Do-I-Vote. Type your street name into the search box slowly, then select it from the list provided. Here is a list of voting precinct locations for Santa Rosa County:
Aug 9, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 4
Angie Straughn has lived in Santa Rosa County for 33 years. She is a consultant and project manager with Registry Partners Inc. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. Are there additional safety measures you are in support of if you’re elected? A: Ensuring a sufficient number of trained school resource […]
Aug 9, 2024
Navarre still waiting on Fatboys restaurant to open
It’s been over a year since Fatboys, a regional burger chain, announced it was coming to Navarre. A sign outside Fatboys soon-to-be-home, at 8651 Navarre Parkway, indicates the restaurant is coming soon. Looking inside, it’s clear there is still work to do.
Aug 9, 2024
Navarre High assistant principal once carried the Olympic flame
In 2028, the United States will host the Olympic games in Los Angeles. The last time the U.S. hosted the Summer Olympic Games was 1996, when it was held in Atlanta.