Mar 7, 2024
Gulf Breeze wetlands trail boardwalk design wins award
The City of Gulf Breeze and architectural firm McKim & Creed have been recognized for their work on a walkway and boardwalk trail. The recognition came in the form of an award presented to the project team at the ACEC-FL awards banquet in Orlando in February. ACEC stands for the American Council of Engineering Companies.
The “Multi-Use Pathway Phase 1 and Wetlands Trail Boardwalk Project” secured an honor award in the Special Projects category. The plaque was presented to the City Council March 4.
Mar 6, 2024
Hilton Hotel and condos movingforward without variance
Plans are moving forward to bring a 17-story hotel and condominium to Navarre Beach.
Mar 6, 2024
‘MOJO 69’ Black Hawk helicopter crash remembered nine years later
Nine years ago, a tragedy struck Navarre, the U.S. Military, and the nation as a whole.
Mar 5, 2024
Commission OKs underground fuel tanks in wellfield protection zone
Trust the science. That was the message shared by Santa Rosa County commissioners who voted last month to allow underground fuel tanks in the county’s water wellfield protection area.
Mar 4, 2024
Need for speed
Jack Moffa made his way around the track for nearly an hour on a windy February morning at Five Flags Speedway, the hum of an electric race car built by fellow Navarre High students serving as the soundtrack for the day.
Mar 1, 2024
Children’s Missions Outdoor Fun Day planned March 16
Area Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action and Children in Action groups are invited to participate in a Children’s Missions Outdoor Fun Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Camp Paquette in the Blackwater River State Forest. To register and for more information, go to flbaptist.org/events.
Feb 29, 2024
Ascension Sacred Heart named top 50 cardiovascular hospital in U.S.
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has been named as one of the nation’s 50 best cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and PINC AI, marking the seventh time the hospital has been named on the prestigious list.
Feb 28, 2024
Hurlburt Field to relocate fuselage trainer to Cannon Air Force Base
Hurlburt Field will be relocating a Cabin Only Fuselage Trainer (COFT) to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, on March 1, 2024. The move is set to start at approximately 6:00 a.m. from Hurlburt’s perimeter gate and may impact traffic for some early-morning commuters near the installation at that time.
Feb 28, 2024
Jorgenson accepts Milton’s offer
Randy Jorgenson is back on the job. The Milton City Council and Jorgenson agreed to a six-month consulting contract Tuesday and the retired former city manager said he’ll start Thursday.
Feb 27, 2024
Great white shark washes ashore on Navarre Beach
On Feb. 23, a great white shark washed ashore on Navarre Beach. The sight of a 15-foot shark, particularly a species as famous as the great white, garnered much attention on social media and throughout the Navarre community.