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Reef Rangers help in fight against lionfish

Written by Staff Reporters on July 30, 2015. Posted in Beach.

Over the last five years, lionfish have become a major problem in the Gulf of Mexico. With the ability to reproduce quickly and no natural predators in the Gulf, the non-native invasive species has had a negative impact on marine ecosystems.

HNWS hires law firm to review proposal

Written by Brian Lester on July 30, 2015. Posted in News.

Holley-Navarre Water System hired the law firm Beggs and Lane, RLLP, to review a proposal to take over the Navarre Beach water and sewer utility.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on July 16, 2015. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Troy University is offering Fast Track Graduate Programs that allows you to complete your graduate degree in one year. Check out their ad for more details.

Gulf Breeze man faces felony burglary charges

Written by Staff Reporters on July 16, 2015. Posted in News.

A 21-year-old Gulf Breeze man was arrested Monday on eight felony burglary charges and eight misdemeanor theft charges after a search warrant turned up multiple items stolen during vehicle burglaries.

Owner shows off zoo’s latest improvements

Written by Sandi Kemp on July 16, 2015. Posted in News.

The improvements that have been made to The Gulf Breeze Zoo are evident the minute a visitor drives through the gates. From the entry sign to new shelters in the parking lot, past visitors will notice that the grounds are well care for.

Tempers flare during tourism meeting

Written by Staff Reporters on July 16, 2015. Posted in News.

Frustrations ignited over Commissioner Rob Williamson’s suspension of county funding for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center at the July 8 south end tourist development committee (SETDC) meeting.

Sound doesn’t pose greater risk for deadly bacteria

Written by Brian Lester on July 9, 2015. Posted in News.

Health officials say the Santa Rosa Sound is a suitable environment for Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria which thrives in warm, brackish seawater and can lead to death, especially if it invades the bloodstream.

Impares waters

Written by Staff Reporters on July 9, 2015. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa Sound is always bubbling with activity, including swimming, kayaking, jet skiing or fishing. So it may come as a surprise to some that the Sound does not meet water quality standards set forth by the state Department of Environmental Protection.

Woman admits to throwing kittens out of moving car

Written by Staff Reporters on July 2, 2015. Posted in Crime, News.

A Navarre woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after admitting to throwing kittens out of her moving vehicle.

Schools receive an extra $1.8M for military-related students

Written by Staff Reporters on July 2, 2015. Posted in Community.

Four Northwest Florida school districts serving military-related students will receive millions more in state aid next year, thanks to a budget initiative by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach). The special funding was included in the budget approved by Gov. Rick Scott.