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FCAT scores continue climb in SRC

Sunday, 26 May 2013 09:32 Written by Staff Reports

Although the FCAT will soon be a thing of the past, many Santa Rosa County schools are bidding adieu with much-improved scores. Grade levels 4, 8 and 10 earned mean scores that tied for the third highest score in the state, with the 8^th, 5^th and “highest” scores respectively at level 3.5 or above, according to Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick’s office. To read more, check out the May 30 issue of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Chamber, Leaseholder and Resident Association talk beach issues

Friday, 24 May 2013 15:16 Written by John Richardson

Jim Taylor, Navarre Beach Leaseholder and Resident Association past president and the chair-elect of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce spoke at last week's NBLRA meeting. Taylor spoke about chamber programs and their impact on the beach. To read more, see the May 23 issue of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Open government champion Mike Hill wins special election primary

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:37 Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:43

Mike Hill, president and founder of the Northwest Florida Tea Party, scored a victory in the May 14 primary special election for the House District 2 seat. Hill earned the top Republican spot and will face Democratic challenger Jeremy Lau in the June 11 general election to fill the late Clay Ford’s Florida House District 2 seat. For more, read the May 23 Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Sheriff’s Office stages DUI crash

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:31

Law enforcement and school officials teamed up to drive home an important message for students in advance of prom night last week. Images spoke far louder than words. To read more, pick up the May 23 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Surf Warriors feel healing of surf and sun

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:43 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:55 Written by Sandi Kemp

Kayla Barton almost turned her car around twice on the way to Navarre Beach from Dothan, Ala. But, she kept moving forward — and she’s sure glad she did. To read more, see the May 23 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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SR County leasing practices “unfair”

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:31 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:40

Kim Macarthy says county-owned property leased to a local nonprofit organization for just $10 per year without a public proposal process was unfair because no other organizations were invited to submit proposals. To read more, see the May 23 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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SRC County Commissioners choose concrete over paper

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:26

There is almost $2 million available in impact fee funding, but Santa Rosa County will have to return those funds to those who initially paid the fees if the money is not utilized within about 30 months.

County planning staff asked the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for direction on the issue at the May 20 commissioner committee meeting. For more, read the May 23 issue of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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