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High stakes and hijinks in District 4 election

Written by Carmen Reynolds on . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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.

Out and About

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

If you haven’t registered to vote in the November election, it’s too late.

The registration closed Tuesday, Oct. 11. Locally this election will decide your District 2 commissioner and District 4 commissioner for Santa Rosa County. You will also vote on whether or not you want Holley Navarre Fire District to be able to levy ad valorem taxes instead of the non-ad valorem fee you are currently paying.

Shellfish harvesting closures highlight severe water-quality failures

Written by Carmen Reynolds on . Posted in Beach.

The Healthy Gulf press conference conducted last week at the Milton Marina, where stakeholders’ worry about shellfish harvesting closures appeared palpable.

Christian Wagley of Healthy Gulf, community businesses and stakeholders expressed grave concerns about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ planned closure of thousands of acres of area waters to shellfish harvesting because of continuous high fecal bacterial counts.

Carli family laments slow autopsy results

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Crime, News.

Months after Cassie Carli’s body was found in a barn in Alabama, autopsy results have not been released. For the Carli family, the wait to find out exactly what happened to their loved one has been “agonizing.”

Carli went missing on March 27 following a custody exchange with her ex-boyfriend, Marcus Spanevelo, for their four-year-old daughter, Saylor. The exchange took place in the boat ramp parking lot on Navarre Beach near Juana’s. It was the last place she was seen alive.

A board divided

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

The Holley Navarre Water System board of directors is once again a divided mess.

Unfortunately, the board members demanding transparency to the membership are in the minority. The other half of the board is being as transparent as mud.

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