House plan on police standards moves forward
A bipartisan proposal to add hiring standards and bolster “use of force” training for police and correctional officers began moving forward Thursday in the House.
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Park ranger recognized for saving two Navy cadets from drowning
Written by Kaitie Kiger on . Posted in Community.
Violent waves crashed the shore March 27 as U.S. park ranger Andrew Robinson dove into the cold Gulf of Mexico at Opal Beach to save two distressed swimmers about 100 yards out.
A 25-year-old male and a 19-year-old female, both Navy cadets, got caught in a rip current that pushed them out into the rough waters past the breaking point that Saturday afternoon. Robinson scanned the water after being alerted by a beachgoer and noticed them struggling to stay afloat. He immediately took action.
April 15-21, 2021 Blast from the Past
Written by Linda Murchison on . Posted in History.
One Year Ago – 2020
On April 17, the Home Builders Association of West Florida Inc. (HBA) filed to prevent impact fees from being collected in Santa Rosa County on new home construction. The complaint alleged that the fees were calculated using faulty data that was not fully updated.
Senate ready to pass controversial protest bill
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
The Florida Senate is poised to deliver one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities, after spending hours Wednesday considering a controversial proposal that would create a new crime of “mob intimidation,” enhance penalties on riot-related offenses and make it harder for municipalities to trim spending on law enforcement.
Park renovations to start going vertical
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in News.
The changes to Navarre Park may not be as obvious to motorists passing by, but county officials say a lot has changed in the last few months.
Considerable bridge work remains; target reopening date unchanged
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
As Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors install and repair the final five trophy pieces on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, considerable efforts have shifted to the construction and completion of the remaining bridge decks on the structure.
Bill underway to honor Navarre pioneer
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in News.
Commissioners unanimously supported a resolution April 13 to designate a portion of State Road 87 in memory of Ira Mae Hewatt Bruce, a local pioneer who became the first female Board of County Commission member in 1988.
Wendy Victora Rudman: Never say never
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in Opinion, Wise Words.
A life fully lived is one where you have proven yourself wrong dozens, maybe even hundreds of times.
I’m not talking about giving a cashier the wrong change and then catching your own error. I’m talking about at every stage of life making pronouncements about how you’ll never do this or you’ll never feel like that and you’ll certainly never become THAT.
Mantis is a master at stealth and camoflauge
Written by Les Harrison on . Posted in More with Les, Opinion.
More than one Santa Rosa County homeowner or gardener has noticed the sudden appearance of a hungry pest species eyeing the menu choices at every residence.
Fortunately, nature has a way of equalizing all situations when left to its own devices. With the increase of the plant-eaters comes those insects which restrain their population explosions.
Rain pushes Vintage Festival back one day
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Community.
UPDATE: Rain delayed the Vintage Festival by one day. Check it out on Sunday, April 18.
Saturday’s Vintage Festival on Navarre Beach is looking like it’s going to be a huge success, according to organizers.