Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Wishing peace, love and joy to all
As we were driving thru Navarre last week delivering holiday goodies and spreading One Love and wishes for peace and goodwill the way we do, it reared its ugly head driving down U.S. Highway 98 past “that” bbq joint. What we call “
Midway Fire hosts reverse Christmas parade
Midway Fire District (MFD) held its very own reverse Christmas parade on Dec. 14 at Tiger Point Park in Gulf Breeze. The “parade” consisted of multiple stations with firemen and Santa Claus himself handing out festive treats like cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate to attendees who remained in their vehicles.
Navarre man strikes, shoves stepdaughter over open front door
A 73-year-old Navarre man was arrested after authorities received a video of him battering his stepdaughter over the home’s front door being open. According to the man’s arrest report from Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, an 11-minute video showing the man battering his 19-year-old stepdaughter was sent to authorities by the victim’s mother.
Woman attacks husband after falsely accusing him of sexual battery
A 38-year-old Navarre woman was arrested Dec. 6 for battery – domestic violence after attacking her husband. According to the woman’s arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, the woman called authorities to report that she was sexually battered by her husband. Authorities say the woman’s husband found out she was cheating on him, but the pair decided to try working on their relationship for the sake of their three children.
Photo of the Day
Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Mike Conrad.
“I took this photo looking out on Escambia bay Thanksgiving 2021,” Mike said.
Military instructors fly Santa in for quick visit
Students at Gulf Breeze Elementary school were visited by Santa Claus, who arrived by helicopter thanks to the HT-8 Eightballers, a helicopter training squadron assigned to Training Air Wing Five at Naval Air Station Whiting Field.
Photo of the Day
Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Leslie Burke. Leslie took this beautiful nighttime photo at Sandcastle Townhomes on Navarre Beach. 🌅
Local groups recognized for philanthropic work
The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter announced recipients of the 2021 National Philanthropy Day awards during its annual awards ceremony Nov. 16.
Holley-Navarre Fire District calls decline in offseason
Holley-Navarre Fire District continues to see a decrease in call volume with 272 emergency calls for the month of November, according to HNFD’s monthly activity report.












