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Gulf Breeze doctor at center of FDLE investigation, accused of running ‘pill mill’

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on June 23, 2023. Posted in Crime, News.

Dr. Elaine Sharp of Gulf Breeze is facing possible criminal charges and the loss of her ability to practice medicine following an investigation into a possible ‘pill mill’ scheme being run out of her office, allegedly contributing to the overdose death of a patient.

On June 22, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) issued an emergency restriction of Sharp’s license to practice as a medical doctor in the State of Florida. Under the order, she can still practice but cannot order or prescribe controlled medications.

Commissioners accuse Calkins of ‘political grandstanding’ on pornography, pro-life issues

Written by Ken Garner on June 22, 2023. Posted in News.

Commissioner James Calkins — whose wife, Mariyah, is president of the local Moms for Liberty chapter — added consideration of such a resolution to the June 22 regular meeting agenda and several conservative social media sites on Wednesday began encouraging supporters to attend the meeting to lobby the commission to pressure the Santa Rosa County […]

No ‘dill’: Residents favor basketball courts over pickleball

Written by Ken Garner on June 6, 2023. Posted in News.

Pickleball and basketball aren’t likely to share space at the newly resurfaced courts across from the NYSA Gym on High School Boulevard, Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington said last week.

Family hopes Santa Rosa County will find space for pump tracks

Written by Ken Garner on June 6, 2023. Posted in News.

Hannah Schopmeyer – and her seven kids – are pumped about pump tracks and hope Santa Rosa County has one soon.

Parking has long been an issue for businesses

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 30, 2023. Posted in Community.

Navarre is no stranger to parking controversies.

In 2018, disagreements between the owners of TC’s Front Porch and Soundview Plaza resulted in customers from the former having their vehicles towed from the right of way off Prado Street.

Developer whose RV park the county rejected will build condos instead

Written by Ken Garner on May 18, 2023. Posted in News.

Christopher Ferrara apparently plans to do exactly what he said he’d do.

Rhino encounter launches just in time for ‘Cinco De Rhino’

Written by Kaitie Kiger on May 4, 2023. Posted in News.

Meet Soman, a rare male greater one-horned rhino, also known as an Indian rhino, who lives at the Gulf Breeze Zoo.

He just turned 18 years old and is one of only about 4,000 Indian rhinos in the world today. These rhinos are poached for their horn, which is made out of keratin.

More dollar stores coming to Santa Rosa County

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

For those of you looking for another dollar store to shop at in Santa Rosa County, you’re in luck.
There are currently two Dollar Generals in development in the north end of Santa Rosa County, one on Woodbine Road in Pace and another in East Milton at the corner of Hickory Hammock Road and Ward Basin Road. They have both been approved by the county.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on April 7, 2023. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Easter is this Sunday, and we hope you enjoy the day with your family and take time to remember Easter’s significance as the day we celebrate Jesus Christ’s triumph over death. His resurrection seals the promise that eternal life is granted to all who believe in Him.

Raider track athletes shine at Patriot Invitational

Written by Brian Lester on April 7, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s girls and boys track teams competed at the Frank Lay Patriot Invitational last Thursday in Pace. The boys placed fifth as a team and the girls finished sixth.

Renee Harris-Toliver helped lead the way for the girls, placing second in the 100 (12.74) and third in the 200 (26.72). She also took 10th in the high jump with a leap of 4-feet-6-inches.