Hurricane Ivan was certainly full of unwanted surprises for many Gulf Breeze residents, but one Santa Rosa Shores resident has dealt with his white elephant, or white boat in this case, longer than most. The 50-foot "Young Lady," owned by Relief Inc. More...
Depending on what a public hearing shows, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) may soon get the thumbs down for use any where in Santa Rosa County. Last week County Commission Chairman Tom Stewart asked that the ATV issue be placed on the Board's agenda for review and public hearing. More...
Midway Fire District has a balanced budget -- all the way through September 2008. But after that, if all things stay the same as they are today, the district will start going further and further into the red and will not be able to pay all the commitments already on the books. More...
As part of the "You Never Know @ Your Library" Program, middle and high school students are encouraged to participate in an upcoming Virtual Museum Tour of Forensic Science taking place at Milton and Navarre Libraries on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. and at Gulf Breeze and Jay libraries on Thursda... More...
A waterline near Avenida 22 burst July 11 leaving hundreds of Emerald Coast Utilities Authorty (ECUA) customers on the beach without water for nearly half a day. According to ECUA and Santa Rosa Island officials, crews working to widen Via De Luna accidentally struck the pipe with heavy equipment ... More...
It's safe to say that this is the last time Bruce Willis will be playing Detective John McClane, and you can tell that Willis wanted his iconic character to go out with a bang. And another bang. And ... That's what makes "Live Free or Die Hard" the best action movie of the year. It is wall-towall... More...
Once every seven years Florida counties are required by state law to hold a public hearing on their Comprehensive Plan and land use, which will include plans for future land use. That hearing for Santa Rosa County will be this month, on Thursday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. More...
GBHS junior Billy McCormick worked as a page in the U. S. Senate, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. Billy served in the first session of Summer 2007 ending on June 29, 2007. The highlight of his tenure in Washington, D. C., was attending the Congressional Picnic at the Whit... More...
For the second consecutive year, the GBSA 9-year-old All Stars won the Dizzy Dean state championship, hammering Fossil Park 14-0 July 9 at Shoreline Park. Gulf Breeze outscored their three opponents by a combined score of 32-2. They'll play in the Dizzy Dean World Series, which starts July 27 in ... More...
We recently began a renovation project recently at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. We started with the church offices. One Sunday volunteers moved everything out of the offices and into the back classrooms. The volunteers stripped everything from my desktop before moving it. Consequently, when I lo... More...
James A. Jones, 49, of Gulf Breeze passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007. Known as J.J., Jim, James or simply Jimbo, he lived a full life always standing strong in his beliefs. The Jones family lost a wonderful husband, father, brother, and stepson. More...
Thursday, July 19 School Board Budget Presentation, 10 a.m., School District Administrative Offices, 5086 Canal Street, Milton Transit Feasibility Study Workshop, 10 a.m. More...
Last month, while visiting my doctor's office in the Tiger Point area, I looked out the door at the rear of the building just in time to see a 12 to 14-inch long snake leisurely making it way across the flagstones and grass outside. I knew it was probably a harmless Blacksnake (we called them corn... More...
Many who have spent time outdoors over the last few weeks have felt the irritating and sometime painful bite of a hungry mosquito. There are two main variables which influence the number of mosquitoes in the county- temperature and moisture. Residential areas typically offer an abundance of breedi... More...
The summer heat has arrived. High temperatures can be stressful on our colorful annual and perennial plants causing many to diminish in vigor and beauty. Even though it's hot outside, take the time to take care of your flowering plants. More...
Now is the time to visit New Orleans. Yes, the hurricanes have taken their toll on the "Big Easy" but the city has earned that moniker for a reason. Although the apartment buildings on the outskirts are still in pretty rough condition, the French Quarter looks as good as it ever did. More...
IN RE: The unlicensed practice of electrical contracting Cedric Martin 325 Clay Street Pensacola, FL32505 CASE NO: 2005-028978EC UL LICENSE: Unlicensed The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by co... More...
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