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August 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 29, 2023. Posted in News.

Surprise retirement hike ‘squashes’ sheriff’s budget plans

An unexpected hike in the amount agencies pay into the Florida Retirement System wiped out plans to raise Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office salaries, Chief Deputy Randy Tifft said last month.

April 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 25, 2023. Posted in News.

Turtle power

The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center officially broke ground on an expansion to the facility.

January 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 23, 2023. Posted in News.

Navarre rings in new year with Penguin Plunge

The tradition continued for the 14th year at Juana’s for the Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle on Navarre Beach. The event benefited Healing Paws for Warriors for the fourth consecutive year. The plunge drew 500 registrants and 18 people participating in the paddleboard event.

Aydelott hearing set for January 4

Written by Staff Reporters on December 16, 2023. Posted in News.

It has been 10 years since William Brandon Aydelott confessed to the brutal murder of his mother. He is scheduled for a hearing to be released from the state hospital Chattahootchee on January 4.

Investigation continues in plastic surgeon’s wife’s death

Written by Staff Reporters on December 12, 2023. Posted in News.

The death of a Gulf Breeze plastic surgeon’s wife is being investigated after she died following surgery performed by her husband.

Rio Bravo, other stores in Tiger Point, sustain smoke, water damage after fire

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on December 4, 2023. Posted in News.

A Mexican restaurant in Tiger Point remains closed following a fire early morning, Wednesday, Nov. 27. The blaze began sometime before 12:35 a.m., Nov. 27, at Rio Bravo Mexican Grill, located at 3755 Gulf Breeze Parkway.

Fire districts share Thanksgiving fire safety tips

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 17, 2023. Posted in Community.

Thanksgiving presents many challenges, from trying to wrangle children to steering clear of politics at the dinner table. Fire safety can be another challenge, so before you deep fry that Butterball, listen up.

Ahead of county meetings, Town Center developer says project ‘good for the people’

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 3, 2023. Posted in News.

“A visionary.”

That’s how Navarre businessman and developer Robert “Bob” Benaquis describes himself. And what’s his vision? A place in Navarre for residents to shop, dine and play all within a walkable space. Benaquis hopes the creation of a town center can keep locals from going to places like Pensacola or Destin, where there are more amenities.

Commissioners approve lease amendment for beach RV Park

Written by Gail Acosta on October 30, 2023. Posted in News.

Late into the special zoning board meeting Thursday night, Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an amendment to Santa Rosa Development’s lease to allow an RV Park on the beach. Commissioner Sam Parker, Colten Wright and James Calkins voted in favor of the amendment, and Commissioners Kerry Smith and Ray Eddington opposed.