Meeting Tuesday to discuss overpass
The public is invited to an informational meeting about a proposed U.S. 98 pedestrian overpass near Navarre Park.
No injuries in two-car accident
No injuries were reported in a two-car accident June 18 at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Sunrise Drive.
Zoo CEO speaks out against allegations
The CEO of Gulf Breeze Zoo denies allegations that he and his daughter willfully violated the Animal Welfare Act, as stated in a May 1 complaint by the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Turtle center funding expected to resume in July
Following Commissioner Rob Williamson’s surprise move to suspend county funding for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, its representatives had their say at Monday morning’s commission meeting.
Record-breaking tourist season on horizon
With limited to no available summer vacancies, Navarre Beach property managers are exploring ways to extend the traditional tourist season, which unofficially started Memorial Day and ends Labor Day weekend.
Sexual offender moves to Byers Court
Brandon Tyler Rose, 33, a registered sex offender, moved to 2402 Byers Court in Navarre, according to an email from the Florida Offender Alert System.
Accused child molester still on the run
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Derrick Christopher Smith, 22, of the 2200 block of Estates Circle in Navarre, in relation to an active felony warrant for the molestation of a juvenile under 12 years of age.
Staggering rise in water rescues
To say Navarre Beach first responders have been busy this tourist season is an understatement. The number of water rescues performed so far in 2015 has already tripled compared to the first half of 2014.
Officials: Child accidentally started house fire
Officials will not press charges against a child they say accidentally set fire to the family’s garage June 6.
‘Conflict’ over Tiger Point Golf Course
Santa Rosa County Commissioners today are expected to pass a resolution formally acknowledging a “conflict” with the City of Gulf Breeze over failed promises the municipality made regarding improvements to Tiger Point Golf Course.











