Paulding’s ‘family’ sends retired chief out in style

Dignitaries offer best wishes for job well done

Friends and colleagues gathered Friday at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center to celebrate recently retired Chief Peter Paulding’s decade of outstanding service to the Gulf Breeze Police Department and community. Paulding officially stepped down Jan. 12, succeeded by long- time Assistant Chief Robert Randle. A host of dignitaries and fellow law enforcement officials heralded Paulding’s professionalism, dedication and innovation as he and wife, Ruth, listened […]

Potential bridge toll has business owners seeing red

¦ Expert: ‘It would have a clear, negative impact’

The Gulf Breeze City Council and the Escambia County Commission have passed resolutions opposing the use of tolls to fund the replacement of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in response to FDOT hints that tolls might be a means to subsidize a “local” portion of the cost of bridge replacement. Both resolutions requested that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) consider alternative funding sources including […]

Neighbors continue to lament eyesore

¦ Old Delchamps building still creating angst one year later

The Santa Rosa County Development Services Web site says enforcement of ordinances regarding compliance with county codes “enhances the quality of life for the citizens and property owners and protects property values as well as the public health and safety.” But what happens when residents feel no county or state codes apply to a problem in their neighborhood? On March […]

St. Ann/OLA churches celebrate volunteers’ acts



More than 200 church ministry volunteers were served a big ‘Thanks for Giving’ meal by the staff of St. Ann and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic churches on Jan. 28 at Nickelsen Hall in Gulf Breeze. Seventeen staff members, including Monsignor Luke Hunt and Father Paul Lambert, showed their gratitude by converting the Hall into an Italian Bistro and […]

Woman extricated from crash



SR Democrats to hear gerrymandering topic

BRIEFS

Santa Rosa County Democrats will hold a potluck dinner meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Navarre Community Center, 1917 Navarre School Road, Navarre. The Center is located across the street and to the rear of the Navarre Post Office. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the program at 6:45. The program topic will be ‘Gerrymandering: How Northwest Florida […]

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report

Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Felonies 2/1/2011 Reeves, Douglas Lorez, W/M, 62, 3200 block of Maplewood Drive, Gulf Breeze, marijuana production. 2/2/2011 Bourgeois III, James Irving, W/M, 23, 1900 block of Constitution Drive, Navarre, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, burglary, larceny and dealing in stolen property. Corbi, Kyle James, W/M, 26, 1900 block of Anchor Drive, Navarre, possession of marijuana with intent […]

Emergency Reports

Information provided by Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue and Midway Fire District

GB Fire & Rescue For the week ending Feb. 5, Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue was called for 6 incidents. These emergencies included 5 medical emergencies and 1 fire alarm. To learn more about Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue, log on to www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/ firedept/index.html. Midway Fire District For the week ending Feb. 2, Midway Fire District was called for 40 […]

Burglars hit several GB residences

Information from Gulf Breeze Police Department

Burglars struck Gulf Breeze this week, targeting unlocked homes, trying to smash into locked homes and kicking in a door to gain entry to a home while the residents were at work. “Keep your house locked and your vehicles, too,” said Gulf Breeze Deputy Chief Rick Hawthorne. The first report came from a Montrose Avenue resident whose dog stirred at […]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS



Thursday, February 9SRC Commission Regular 9 a.m., CountyAdministrative Center, Commissioner’s BoardRoom, 6495 Caroline Street, MiltonArchitectural Firm Interviews forAmphitheater 1:30 p.m., Commissioner’s MeetingRoom, 6495 Caroline Street, MiltonSRC Zoning Board 6 p.m., CountyAdministrative Center, Commissioner’s BoardRoom, 6495 Caroline Street, MiltonMonday, February 13SSRUS Board 7 p.m., Council Chamber, CityHall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf BreezeWednesday, February 15Gulf Breeze Toastmasters noon, FellowshipHall, First Baptist Church, […]