Gulf Breeze, FL

PDF of print edition Ford wins Benson's Dist. 3 House seat STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com       Voters made the choice to keep a Republican representing District 3 in the Florida House.The district encompasses most of the City of Pensacola and Precinct 22 in the City of Gulf Breeze. More ... Ford's election leaves vacancy on city council BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News Vici@gulfbreezenews.com       When Gulf Breeze City Councilman Clay Ford was elected to represent District 3 in the Florida House of Representatives, he left an empty seat behind on the City Council. More ... Mumbo gumbo       The Gulf Breeze Rotary Club's Gumbo Cook-Off held on Saturday Feb 24 earned about $4,000 for scholarships. The winners of Cook- Off were 3rd place-Interact, 2nd place- GB Rotary led by John MacPherson, and 1st place- BB&T led by Pam Langham. Greg Smith organized the event for the club. More ... Man charged with molesting girl in Gulf Breeze in '05       Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Investigators arrested a Navarre man for committing a sexual offense against a juvenile. The investigation began when investigators were contacted in reference to Sanchez, 31, allegedly fondling two teenage girls who spent the night at his home in Gulf Breeze in ... More ... School District hopes voters renew 1/2¢ tax BY BRADLEY "B.J." DAVIS JR. Gulf Breeze News bjdavis@gulfbreezenews.com       In just two and a half weeks, Santa Rosa County voters will go to the polls to vote for a renewal of a tenyear, half-cent sales tax intended to fund capital outlay projects for Santa Rosa County School District (SRCSD). Although there was a 79 percent approval of the tax 10 years ago, school offici... More ... Homeowner stumbles upon would-be burglar BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com       A Gulf Breeze man was recently arrested for a burglary that occurred on Soundside Drive just before sundown Feb. 26. The same man, Hung Thanh Nguyen, 19, was arrested for several other burglaries in Gulf Breeze in 2006. "This same suspect was recently arrested in November for 10 other burglaries ... More ... Gulf Breeze Rotary honors teacher, police officer of year       Last month, the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club honored a teacher and a law enforcement officer of the year. Long-time Gulf Breeze Middle School teacher Barbara Whitehead was recognized for her 27 years as a Physical Education teacher, and was praised by GBMS Principal Jenny Granse as a dedicated and cari... More ...