Cheetahs are famous for being the fastest land animal, and now you can “spot” not one, but two in Northwest Florida. In early July, the Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomed two cheetahs – Big Mike and Safi. The four-year old brothers came to the Gulf Breeze Zoo from their sister Zoo, the Virginia Safari Park.
In the nearly 40 years the Gulf Breeze Zoo has been open, this is the first time they have had a cheetah exhibit, which can be seen daily next to the lions.
“It’s definitely a new adventure and I’m excited to be able to work with them and get to know them and build that relationship with them,” said McKenna Kuntzi, one of the cheetah keepers at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. “That’s pretty much the best part of our jobs is building relationships with the animals.”
It’s been a successful summer for the Navarre volleyball team. The Raiders went unbeaten at a tournament at UWF and have made big jumps from a skill standpoint as they put in work in preparation for the 2023 season.
With Northwest Florida growing, a new townhome community called Indigo Townhomes is bringing a modern and leisurely atmosphere to the area for hundreds to call home.
Built in 2021, Indigo Townhomes feature 141 units, including the model that is available for tours. These two-story townhomes have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and a washer and dryer are included.
The popularity of diving in northwest Florida has grown in recent years. Escambia and Santa Rosa counties just recently deployed two more reefs as part of the Esca-Rosa Regional Artificial Reefs project.
With over 100 diving sites stretched across the Emerald Coast, from Escambia to Gulf County, there are plenty of opportunities for locals and visitors to explore reefs and marine life.
Jack Helton played through the pain last fall. It wasn’t easy. A bone calcification had broken off and was embedded in his patellar tendon in his right knee.
“It happened the summer going into my sophomore season. When I walked, it scraped against it,” Helton said.
The Holley Navarre Water System held a special meeting of the board of directors Thursday, July 6, to discuss the Eglin RIBs Project and impact fee solutions for local businesses.
The Eglin RIBs Project will be coming back open for bid after HNWS didn’t get what they wanted during the first bidding process.
Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging (NWFLAAA) held their World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Thursday, June 15 at the Bayview Senior Center in Pensacola, with a Walk for Awareness around Bayview Park that immediately following the seminar.
