Making a difference one bed at a time
Keller Williams spent its Red Day building bunk beds for nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
The realty company had roughly 40 employees working on that project Thursday during its annual day of service.
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New business opening soon in former Helen Back Navarre location
Written by Kaitie Kiger on . Posted in News.
Everyone has been wondering what business will go inside the sound-side building lined with glass windows located across from Winn Dixie in Navarre.
Navarre pub crawl benefits Fisher House
Written by Kaitie Kiger on . Posted in Community.
The 10th annual Navarre Beach Pub Crawl benefitted Fisher House, a foundation that builds comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital. Participants started at Juana’s Pagodas and made their way to multiple bars throughout the day May 22, ending at Stripes Pub & Grill.
County reports itself to county for site erosion
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The Board of County Commissioners approved spending $64,000 more on Navarre Park renovations in order to prevent future erosion. High waves during a recent severe weather event caused some erosion around a pipe. More rip rap has been added to the design. County officials said no fill left the site during the erosion event, but a small amount of sand did get into the Santa Rosa Sound. The county reported the incident to the county.
Man calls 911 for ride, requests ambulance so he can bring along his wagon
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Crime.
A 55-year-old Gulf Breeze man was charged with misuse of the 911 system after repeatedly calling for help because he needed a ride.
Brush fire that slowed U.S. Highway 98 traffic has been contained
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Gulf Islands National Seashore, in coordination with local fire departments, contained a brush fire in the Naval Live Oaks Area May 21.
Fire crews and park staff are currently on scene to monitor the situation and remove any remaining tinder. The public is urged to use caution and avoid the area.
Florida will see three tax ‘holidays’
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Floridians preparing for the looming hurricane season can avoid paying sales taxes on many types of disaster gear starting late next week, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $196.3 million tax package on Friday.
DeSantis backs school history guidelines
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he urged state education officials to put new guidelines on how U.S. history is taught in public schools. The State Board of Education on June 10 will consider a proposed rule that says teachers “may not define American history as something other than the creation of a new nation based largely on universal principles stated in the Declaration of Independence.
Swing and a miss! Blue Wahoos hurler is league leader in strikeouts
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Jake Eder said he was confident in his ability to pitch at the pro level even before the season began.
That confidence has been on display through his first three starts with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Former Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office sergeant sentenced, again
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A former Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office sergeant was sentenced to a second term of 25 years in prison this week on two charges of lewd and lascivious molestation. His victims were 8 and 5 at the time of the alleged abuse, according to Assistant State Attorney Matt Gordon.