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One vote away from reef cam

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Community.

The Santa Rosa County Commissioners at their meeting today are expected to approve a $125,000 grant request, which in part would be used to purchase an underwater camera that could stream living video of marine life at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary’s Gulfside reef.

They’re here, Formosan termites that is

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Community.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has investigated six reports of Formosan termites in Santa Rosa County during the first quarter of 2014. If the trend continues, the number of Formosan termite infestations would be 10 higher than last year’s total of 14.

Fins for Fisher House

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Community.

Five three-man teams of divers – three Army and two Navy – hit the Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre at about 8 a.m. Saturday heading off on a 25k race to raise money for the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. The Fisher House at Eglin Air Force Base provides military families housing close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.

Stamp roller promotes eco-marketing

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Business.

A Gulf Breeze resident has designed an eco-friendly marketing tool that won’t leave a carbon footprint. However, the new branding platform will leave a different kind of print. That is, a sand print of a message made from a portable foam stamp roller.

Tolbert says Tom Thumb store in Holley is closing

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Business.

Vonnie Tolbert owns property on Hwy. 87 South which he has leased for decades to Tom Thumb convenience stores. Tolbert says the company is not renewing their lease, which ends May 31.

Keeping the lights on

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Business.

Gulf Power has 436,000 customers and in 2013, their electricity was on 99.98 percent of the time. Gulf Power released March 27 reliability statistics for 2013.

Sea turtle spectacular

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Beach.

A fun family day proved to be a truly educational experience for the Bartling family, who were the overall winners in Saturday’s Amazing Race for Survival on Navarre Beach.

Beach volleyball training comes to Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Beach.

The Navarre Beach Volleyball Club (NBVC) is offering a 14-week beach volleyball training program starting April 14 at Juana’s Pagodas/Sailors’ Grill. The program is designed for boys ages 9 – 14 and girls 9 – 17.

Mary Esther man faces 120 years for sex crimes

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

Brandon Cade Gillreath was sentenced to the Department of Corrections to serve four consecutive 30-year sentences upon completion of his previously imposed 30 year federal sentence. According to a news release from State Attorney Williams Eddins, the sentence arose from Gillreath pleading guilty April 3 to four counts of attempted sexual battery with a victim less than 12-years-old. Circuit Judge William Stone also designated Gillreath a Sexual Predator during the sentencing.

Shipwrecks create great habitat

Written by Staff Reporters on April 3, 2014. Posted in News.

According to the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), more than 300 ships have wrecked in and around Pensacola Bay, and they provide great habitat for sea life, as well as recreational opportunities for divers and snorkelers.