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SUV hits three vehicles before rolling onto its roof

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:43 Written by Ken Garner

Five members of a Melbourne, Fla., family were transported to area hospitals Thursday after being involved in a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Road 87 and U.S. Highway 98.

No serious injuries were reported.

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Hurlburt airman killed in action

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:39 Last Updated on Thursday, 23 September 2010 13:31 Written by Jennifer Hensley

An Air Force Special Operations Command combat controller died Sept. 16 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez, 23, of El Paso, Texas, died at a medical facility in Tarin Kwot, Afghanistan.

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ACLU files class action lawsuit against Sheriff

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:34 Last Updated on Thursday, 23 September 2010 13:32 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and the Florida Justice Institute announced Tuesday the filing of a federal class action lawsuit against Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall.

The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Sheriff’s new postcard-only policy for jail inmate mail.

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Navarre man facing life in prison

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:32 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A Navarre man who was charged with armed robbery following a series of incidents last fall is facing life in prison for his crimes.

Robert Jay Rosado, 33, is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 28 before Santa Rosa County Circuit Judge Thomas Santurri.

For more on this story, check out the Sept. 23 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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White tornado

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:30 Written by Jim Miller

Navarre High School suffered its first football loss of the season Friday, 42-21, at the hands of host Pensacola Catholic.

For the second week in a row, the Raiders fell well behind after the first two quarters, this time by 21 points.

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Top scholars are serious about studying, sports, fun

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:27 Last Updated on Thursday, 23 September 2010 13:21 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The top scholars at Navarre High School are serious about three things: studying, sports and fun.

And though all three admit studying is a top priority, each said they wouldn’t be able to hit the books if it weren’t for all the other things in their lives.

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Commissioners, residents raise stink over septic tank bill

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:27 Written by Ken Garner

Santa Rosa County residents are adding their voices to a statewide chorus demanding the Florida Legislature flush a bill mandating septic tank inspections.

“I’m willing to be arrested, if necessary, standing over my septic tank telling them, ‘You’re not going to pump mine out,’” said Sharon Glass, a Pace resident and an organizer of the Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots.

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