Investigation continues in plastic surgeon’s wife’s death
The death of a Gulf Breeze plastic surgeon’s wife is being investigated after she died following surgery performed by her husband.
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Rio Bravo, other stores in Tiger Point, sustain smoke, water damage after fire
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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.
Spanevelo plea hearing continued to January 2024
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Crime, News.
The ex-boyfriend of Cassie Carli, the woman who was found in a shallow grave in Springville, Alabama, will have his day in court in January 2024. Marcus Spanevelo, 36, is facing the charge of abuse of a corpse.
Under Alabama law, a person commits the crime of abuse of a corpse if they knowingly treat a human corpse in a way that would “outrage ordinary family sensibilities.” The abuse of a corpse charge carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years if a conviction is obtained.School district employee health insurance plan for 2024 still undecided
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.
After a nearly seven-hour meeting Oct. 12, the Santa Rosa County School Board is still waiting to approve the health insurance program for district employees. The current plan expires Dec. 31.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
A few weeks ago, we were congratulating Navarre High School football coach, Jay Walls, on his 200th win.
So, when we heard about his 100th win, we were confused.
Four firms bid to study aquatic center feasibility
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in News.
Four firms are vying to study whether Santa Rosa County should build an aquatic center – or centers – to serve residents, swim clubs and high school teams.
Some private schools haven’t received voucher funds, despite state law
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.
When House Bill 1 passed the Florida Legislature and was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, the expectation was that come the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, families would have expanded school choice access through an updated school voucher system, which notably includes an education savings account (ESA) for every Florida student.