Voice your opinion in Navarre Community Center survey
Saturday is the last chance for Navarre residents to cast their vote in the online survey regarding the possibility of a new community center in the Navarre area, reminds Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner and Vice-chair Jim Melvin.
Gulf Breeze teen charged in pedestrian’s death
A 16-year-old Gulf Breeze boy was arrested on Tuesday and charged with vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving with injuries in relation to a March 27 accident which killed one pedestrian and injured another.
Pensacola lawyer arrested for exposing himself
A Pensacola criminal defense lawyer was arrested last Saturday on Pensacola Beach after exposing himself to two 13-year-old girls, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Sheriff backs vote on tax to put officers back in schools
The Santa Rosa School Board renewed agreements funding seven school resource officers (SRO) and one K-9 officer at its Aug 22 meeting.
Prison escapee, accomplice arrested in Santa Rosa County
A man who escaped from a prison in Arkansas was arrested last Thursday night in Santa Rosa County with his accomplice.
Septic systems contributing to flooding issues
Will Arnett has been even busier than usual lately. In addition to the typical daily septic tank work, the owner of Arnett Septic in Navarre has also been pumping out ditches that are clogged with muck and full of water.
No quick fix for HBTS drainage issues
Frustrated by the county’s response to drainage-related flooding issues in Holley By The Sea (HBTS), residents of the massive subdivision drove to Milton last Thursday to attend Santa Rosa County’s annual flood mitigation meeting at which the county’s flood plan is reviewed with respect to flooding incidents.
Aerial detection of marijuana lands Navarre man in jail
A Navarre man was arrested last Thursday after an aerial investigation found a grow site of 51 marijuana plants behind his residence on Segura Street, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Negotiations underway, but Pier vote still under fire
The system used to select the management contract for the Navarre Fishing Pier has caused quite a stir since county commissioners made their choice via matrix ranking last Monday.
Vivi loses eye, but keeps sight
Viviana Vixen “Vivi” loves belly rubs, barking at strangers and running crazy in the back yard, like most other small dogs. She loves curling up in a lap or stretching out on the couch just as much as the next pup. And, she has a mellow temperament and a roll-with-the-punches attitude – which is probably why she’s had no problem with the one thing that separates her from a majority of other dogs.