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December 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on January 1, 2024. Posted in News.

Fire closes Rio Bravo

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.

November 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 31, 2023. Posted in News.

Commissioners approve lease amendment for beach RV Park

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.

September 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 30, 2023. Posted in News.

It’s a boy!

The Gulf Breeze Zoo announced the birth of a baby reticulated giraffe. Staff were on hand monitoring as Kenya, a 14-year-old giraffe, gave birth to the 6’3” 160 lb. male on July 13 shortly before midnight. The baby giraffe has not been officially named yet. Both mother and baby are healthy and thriving.

October 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 30, 2023. Posted in News.

Keeping pace with growth

To keep up with the population growth, Midway Fire District Chief Jonathan Kanzigg, announced plans to double the number of fire stations from two to four.

A look at the 2023 All-Area Volleyball Honor Roll

Written by Staff Reporters on December 28, 2023. Posted in Sports.

It’s time to highlight some of the top volleyball players from our coverage area in 2023.

Baker had the most memorable season, winning a 1A state title, while Navarre and Jay both earned runner-up honors in their respective districts and made the regional tournament.

July 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 28, 2023. Posted in News.

Navarre’s Blue Angel

While the Blue Angels were flying over northwest Florida for their annual July show, not all Blue Angel pilots were in the skies. Bill Wheat, a Navarre resident, was watching from the comfort of a chair. At 91, Wheat is one of the oldest living Blue Angels. Wheat was the leader of the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron from 1967 to 1969 and has plenty of stories from his time with the Blue Angels and as a Vietnam veteran.

Looking back at the top sports moments from 2023

Written by Brian Lester on December 26, 2023. Posted in Sports.

From successful seasons to some surprising changes, it was a year to remember across the Navarre sports landscape in 2023.

The Raider football team made it back to the playoffs, Navarre’s baseball team had a turnaround season and the Raider softball team advanced to the regional tournament for the first time since 2019.

June 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 26, 2023. Posted in News.

Veterans parking spaces added to county facilities

District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington helped lead the effort to provide veterans parking spaces as county facilities. Put into motion by a couple of Santa Rosa County residents, Eddington contacted Assistant County Administrator Brad Baker to see what they could do to add the parking spaces. Baker and the Public Works staff helped Eddington order the parking signs and they installed the signs.

March 2023, year in review

Written by Staff Reporters on December 24, 2023. Posted in News.

Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli

Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach for the announcement of House Bill 1031, which seeks to address custody exchanges in Florida. State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman is the sponsor of the bill in the House, state Sen. Lauren Book, a Democrat, is the co-sponsor in the Senate.

February 2023, year in review

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

Simply the best

Karen Cody, a math teacher at Navarre High School, was named Santa Rosa County teacher of the year Wednesday, Jan. 25. Santa Rosa District Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber, school board members and Santa Rosa Education Foundation members delivered the news to Cody’s classroom.