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Chilly Christmas ahead: Northwest Florida to expect lows in the 20s, wind chills in the single digits

Written by Kaitie Kiger on December 20, 2022. Posted in News.

Last Christmas, Navarre had a high of 76 and a low of 59 on Christmas Day. The forecast for this Christmas is a high of 42 and a low of 28.

So, what’s the deal? Why is it so cold this year?

The short explanation – an extreme cold front is heading south from Canada, bringing cold air our way just in time to make it feel like Christmas.

New details released in Friday’s fatal shooting

Written by Dusty Ricketts on December 20, 2022. Posted in News.

A Gulf Breeze man has been arrested on a first-degree homicide charge following the fatal shooting of a Navarre man on Friday.

Robert Steven Schuster, 37, of Reservation Road in Gulf Breeze, was arrested on Friday at the entrance to Holley by the Sea, according to Jillian Durkin, public information officer for the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Time is right to walk back through the door

Written by Dusty Ricketts on December 14, 2022. Posted in Opinion.

Life can be very strange at times, can’t it? As cliché as it sounds, when one door closes, another one usually does open.

Sometimes, you just have to be at the right spot and the right time to see it and walk through.

Fuel dumps thousands of gallons, property damaged

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on December 13, 2022. Posted in News.

Those in traffic along U.S. Highway 98 in Navarre on Thursday, Dec. 8, may have noticed lights, sirens, and the strong smell of gasoline.

At approximately 9:08 a.m. that morning, Holley Navarre Fire Department received a call of a fuel spill at the marina near Navarre Park and Mango Mary’s.

Schism: Local churches leave United Methodist Church

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 29, 2022. Posted in Faith.

Across the nation, Methodist churches are having tough conversations. These conversations surround the church’s stance on homosexuality, as well as how the rules of the church are followed.

Many of these conversations have led to disaffiliations with the United Methodist Church, which acts as the governing body of over 30,000 congregations.

County Commission approves land purchase for possible Medical Examiner’s Office

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 23, 2022. Posted in News.

On Nov. 10, the Santa Rosa County Commission voted four to one in favor of purchasing land off Commerce Road, with the possibility of using the land for a new District One Medical Examiner’s Office building.

High stakes and hijinks in District 4 election

Written by Carmen Reynolds on November 3, 2022. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Someone once said that our local-elected officials have more power over the quality of our lives than the president of the United States. So true. Your vote will determine the future of Navarre – and this county for years to come. In the ring are Commissioner Dave Piech and Ray Eddington. Am I happy about […]

Debate turns to town hall at District 4 County Commissioner election event

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 27, 2022. Posted in News.

On Sun., Oct. 23, Ye Olde Brothers Brewery hosted what was billed as a debate between incumbent District 4 County Commissioner Dave Piech and his challenger in the race, Ray Eddington.

The ‘debate’ quickly turned into a town hall style campaign event for Piech, as Eddington didn’t attend. In an Oct. 22 post on his campaign page on Facebook, Eddington gave the reason for his absence.

Charges dropped against Spanevelo in Santa Rosa County

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 14, 2022. Posted in Crime, News.

Charges against Marcus Spanevelo, the ex-boyfriend of Cassie Carli, have been dropped.

Spanevelo, who is the main person of interest in the disappearance and death of Carli, was set to go on trial next week on charges of tampering with evidence and obstructing a criminal investigation.

Tractor Supply hosts grand opening, opens popular pet wash station

Written by Kaitie Kiger on October 13, 2022. Posted in News.

From Christmas rooster décor and flannels to fencing and Jon boats, Tractor Supply Co. has brought a diverse range of inventory to Navarre. The retail store known for it’s farm supplies, animal feed and tools hosted its grand opening and Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Saturday, Oct. 8. Excited shoppers and their leashed furry friends walked the aisles of the colorful new store, located at 2509 U.S. Highway 87.