Navarre mom pleads no contest to house party charges
A Navarre woman arrested in last April on felony charges for allegedly providing alcohol for minors at a house party on Raider Lane has pleaded no contest. Chrisheyl Bryant Watson, 40, will be sentenced Feb. 11 by First Judicial Circuit Judge John L. Miller.
Space Florida scouts Santa Rosa
Hope is on the horizon for Santa Rosa County to develop aviation or aerospace jobs at two county-owned industrial parks which have been vacant for more than five years.
NYC Tough Mudder organizers visit Navarre
A team of organizers from “Tough Mudder,” the hardcore obstacle course, traveled to Santa Rosa County from New York City Jan. 12 to plan their 2015 season which kicks off March 7 in East Milton, marking the first time the roughly 12-mile endurance event will be held on the Gulf Coast.
Patton sentencing Feb. 24
Josh Neal Patton, who at 17 was charged last April with possession of a firearm on a school campus, pleaded no contest Jan. 7 to two related charges.
Driver leaves mailboxes in her wake
A Navarre woman was arrested Dec. 30 on multiple charges, including DUI, after police said she hit three mailboxes in Holley By The Sea before fleeing the scene.
Lunch time isn’t the best time for driver’s license testing
Citizens who need to test for a Florida driver’s license should avoid visiting the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector’s Midway office during lunch hours.
“Crucial” election for water board set for Jan. 20
Customers of Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) Jan. 20 will elect three representatives to the board which governs the organization and oversees operations Hidden Creek golf course.
Chief issues caution following two house fires
Holley-Navarre Fire Department Chief Ron Norton has some words of wisdom in the wake of two recent house fires. He recommends residents have annual fireplace and chimney inspections conducted and never leave stovetops in use unattended.
Police: man hits officer following pursuit
A 34-year-old Gulf Breeze man is facing multiple charges after police said he struck a deputy in the head.
Grassroots rally honors first responders
Ray White has no problem brainstorming an idea and making it a reality. When he first mentioned organizing a march in honor of first responders, the response of positive, he decided to run with it.








