Tuesday | Pensacola News Journal
South Santa Rosa soggy, but OK after Ida
Minor flooding and yards littered with small tree limbs, pine cones and needles was the only apparent damage Tropical Storm Ida left in its wake in Gulf Breeze and South Santa Rosa County 'It was a yawner,' said Ron Getkowski of Tiger Point.
Beach bingo, Holiday Inn construction, toll transponders
Pensacola Beach in holding pattern over the adult gaming center issue. The new Holiday Inn is progressing toward a 2011 opening.
Operation Christmas Child ongoing effort
Operation Christmas Child, the world's largest Christmas project, is calling on local children, families, churches, businesses, schools and community groups to fill shoe boxes full of gifts for children overseas who are suffering from disease, famine, war, terrorism and natural disaster.
'Vote YES' charter proponents raise $38,724
The political action committee promoting the proposed Pensacola charter has raised $38,724, far more than its opponents.
U.S. Highway 98 wreck sends two to area hospitals
A Monday evening accident sent a 17-year-old Gulf Breeze teen to the hospital in serious condition.
Motorcyclist killed on State Road 87
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a two-vehicle accident in Navarre. Richard Lacquement, 64, of Gulf Breeze was on a Honda that collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe on State Road 87 near East Bay Boulevard about 5:30 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Area business owners take ideas to state summit
With one of the nation's highest jobless rates, Florida biggest economic challenge is creating enough new jobs to get its nearly 1 million unemployed citizens back to work.
Location: 205 S. Baylen St. Founded: 1978. What they do: Hairstyling, electrolysis, massage therapy, manicure, spray tanning.
Pearl hopes to be jewel of Nashville music scene
Pearl Clarkin's dream of being a professional singer and songwriter is a fan's vote away from reality.
Pensacola Bay Bridge closed after crash
A three-vehicle accident believed to be alcohol-related shut down the northbound lanes of the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Thursday night.
Wrap yourself in pink then red to fight cancer
Your grandmother. Your mother. Your wife. Your sister. Your daughter. Your friend.
Gulf Breeze church planning fall festival
It's Harvest Festival time again. Each year as the season begins to change from hot summer days to cooler fall ones, Calvary Chapel Gulf Breeze has taken the opportunity to gather families together to celebrate God's love.
Safe Shores praised, Park East RVs OK, police seek volunteers
Pete Moore credited for saving lives. Welcome mat stays out for RVs on Pensacola Beach.
Rags to Riches pops up on Gulf Breeze Parkway
After six months of retirement Kathy and Jim Rogers decided they needed to open a business.
Hugh Wiggins interview like 'pulling teeth'
Hugh Wiggins says he told his wife not to be part of the ring that invaded Melanie and Byrd Billings' home in Beulah and left the couple dead in pools of blood.
Graham & Co. opens Gulf Coast office
Commercial brokerage firm Graham & Co. said it has opened an office on the Gulf Coast.
Sing for the Cure at St. Ann's in GB
As more and more people feel the effect of cancer in their lives, the Gulf Coast Chorale plans to 'Sing for the Cure' Saturday, Oct.
Gulf Breeze hires holiday decorator to cut costs
In an effort to trim its budget but not skimp on holiday cheer, the City of Gulf Breeze is hiring a decorating company to deck the town in lights, garland and bows.
Gulf Breeze Chamber recruiting volunteers
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce is recruiting volunteers to support the Chamber staff with administrative office tasks.
'Choose Life' organizer, safety videos, Beaches to Woodlands
A new organization is in charge of Santa Rosa County's 'Choose Life' license plate funds, the county is offering online safety and information videos and the Beaches to Woodlands Tour continues this weekend.