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Beach renourishment remains top priority for Rep. Doug Broxson

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

Known throughout the world for its sugar white sand, Navarre Beach is a jewel of the Emerald Coast. It is one of only ten beaches in the nation to be protected as a National Seashore, and it is critical that we work together to preserve it.

In a little way, save money every day

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Education.

Does your child save money, or does it burn a hole in their pocket? If saving is difficult for you or your child, consider the advice and research of a few local students who found ways to help with that struggle.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on November 26, 2015. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving should be year-round; however, I’m glad the nation takes a day off to celebrate gratitude.

Pledge of Allegiance Public Hearing set

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Community.

The Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation consisting of Sen. Greg Evers, and Reps. Doug Broxson and Mike Hill, will conduct a special public hearing regarding the recent controversy about the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms.

Santa Rosa County raises permitting fees

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Community.

Approved by the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, the county’s permitting fees have been increased as of Oct. 1. The higher rates affect residential construction only and include the following changes:

Fire Safety Campaign begins Dec. 1

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Community.

Santa Rosa County emergency service agencies, in collaboration with Escambia County and the City of Pensacola, are teaming up for the ninth year to promote fire safety during the month of December with the “Keep Your Holidays Bright” campaign. While a joyous time of year, cold weather, holiday decorations and festivities can create serious fire dangers. Firefighters hope to reduce the number of fires in Santa Rosa County by promoting simple, life-saving holiday safety tips each day, Dec. 1 through Dec. 31.

Holiday shopping forecast bright for retailers

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Business.

The Florida Retail Federation says that Florida retailers are in for a busy and successful holiday shopping season behind the strength of numerous positive economic indicators and a healthy economic climate overall in Florida. FRF is projecting a 4.5 percent increase in sales for retailers, which would outpace the predicted national average of 3.5 percent. This continues a recent hot streak for Florida retailers which included a record-tying back-to-school sales tax holiday in August and a successful Halloween season.

Tourism leaders spar over Sand Sculpting event

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Beach.

Tourism business leaders have rebuffed a move by District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson to sidestep the rules of their Florida Legislature-authorized Development Council in overseeing $55,000 to fund the sixth annual Sand Sculpting Festival on Navarre Beach.

Beach Trash Bash scheduled for Nov. 28

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in Beach.

The monthly beach clean-up organized by the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Deputies’ good deed leads to arrest

Written by Staff Reporters on November 26, 2015. Posted in News.

On Nov. 16 two deputies stopped to help a truck disabled in the front of Circle K on Navarre Parkway. But according to an arrest report, that’s when the truck owner’s luck went from bad to worse.