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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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Three Argos named All-Region

Friday, 24 May 2013 08:14 Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 08:50 Written by Staff Reports

PENSACOLA – Kaleb Barlow, Drew Prichard and Jake Stephens of the University West Florida baseball team added to their postseason honors this week, as all three earned spots on the All-South Region teams selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

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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 Written by Romi White

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 Written by Romi White

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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Former Raider earns state academic award

Thursday, 23 May 2013 08:51 Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 07:58 Written by Staff Reports

Pensacola State College sophomore second baseman Kelly Hayes, a Navarre High School graduate, pictured with parents Denise and Larry Hayes, recently was honored by the Florida College System Activities Association as the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.

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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 Written by Romi White

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.