Gulf Breeze, FL

PDF of print edition Vacationer killed in Navarre Primary suspect held without bond in Santa Rosa County Jail FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com       A Georgia woman vaca- tioning in Navarre Beach was killed and Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office investigators say they have their primary suspect behind bars. William Hugh Grindle, Jr., 43, of Newnan, Ga., was arrested and charged with an open count of murder in relation to the death of Deborah L. Cam... More ... Boat gear stolen at Shoreline FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com       A boat trailer and a boat motor were reported stolen in two separate incidents near Shoreline Park South recently, according to police reports. A Gulf Breeze man who left his truck and boat trailer parked at Shoreline Park overnight returned to find his trailer missing on Labor Day and another ma... More ... Gulf Power requests rate increase BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com       Electricity bills may be going up in the near future but not as much as last year, a Gulf Power representative said. "The average customer will see an increase of 25 cents," said John Hutchinson, Gulf Power's manager of public affairs. More ... Man drowns in Navarre FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com       A Kansas City couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Navarre Beach had their vacation interrupted by tragedy last weekend. According to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office report, deputies were dispatched to the 8500 block of Gulf Boulevard on Navarre Beach to investigate a possible... More ... Busing costs on the rise BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com       It cost almost $1 million more last school year to transport students in Santa Rosa County School District than it did the year before. School Board members want to know why. "I know rising fuel costs have a lot to do with it. More ...