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Red tide returns to Navarre Beach
In the last week, Karenia brevis was detected in varying concentrations across Northwest Florida.
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Milton bridge moves in style
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in Community.
When Andy Lee moved to Santa Rosa County in 2017, he was working as an insurance adjuster and commuting to Mobile, Alabama from his Chumuckla home. He had never noticed anything unusual about the old railroad bridge over Blackwater River that is parallel to U.S. Highway 90.
Commissioners to vote on proposed county electoral redistricting
Written by Ben Johnson on . Posted in News.
The lines creating the five electoral districts in Santa Rosa may be redrawn by the commissioners to evenly divide the population between the districts.
Pedro’s manager hopes for December opening
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in Business.
A Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar may open in Gulf Breeze as early as December. Manager Andres Barajas was at the restaurant Wednesday while contractors worked to install a sprinkler system.
More than just a ‘Critter Closet’
Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on . Posted in Community.
Saundra Ingram, owner and director of Snoop’s Critter Closet, says there’s always something anyone can do to make a difference, even with the busiest of schedules.
Ingram, who is currently going to college to obtain a degree in business, also runs a small organization that supports local animal shelters as well as rescued and fostered pets.
Nov. 4-10, 2021 Blast from the Past
Written by Linda Murchison on . Posted in History.
One Year Ago – 2020
The final tourism tax report for fiscal 2019-2020 showed the year totaled more than $3.5 million of revenue. That was down less than 10 percent from the previous year and still greater than the previous two years despite Covid-19.
Reed sets school record in 100 Butterfly
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Noah Reed looked focused as he prepared to swim the 100 Butterfly at Friday’s District 1-3A Meet in Pensacola. The Navarre standout stood at the diving block jumping up and down a little and slapping his chest to hype himself up before the race.
Once he hit the pool, Reed looked as if he was swimming as fast as he has all season.
Raider cross-country team ends season at district meet
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Athena Hicks and Gavin Anthony had the best times among the Navarre Raider runners at the District 1-4A meet Thursday morning at Bartram Trail.
Hicks was the top runner among the girls with a time of 22:11.60 and placed 70th overall.
Gulf Breeze woman celebrates 101st birthday in style
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Evelyn Adams celebrated her 101st birthday in style Saturday at The Beacon, a senior living facility in Gulf Breeze.
Service dog has cared for Hannah; now she needs to take care of him
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Community.
Gauge loves riding in jeeps. He perks up when asked if he wants to go for a ride. He also loves running in the yard, on the beach and playing in the water. That includes in puddles when the yard floods after a heavy rainfall.