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Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman addressed the Santa Rosa County Commissioners Monday morning, July 8. He spoke in favor of allowing Navarre residents to vote on whether they are interested in incorporating or not.

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Rudman tells county he wants vote on Navarre incorporation

State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman wants a non-binding referendum on the ballot in November regarding Navarre incorporation. Rudman, who spoke during public forum at the July 8 meeting, said there are numerous ways for the pro-incorporation group, Preserve Navarre, to take a straw poll. However, he believes doing it on an official ballot is the fairest way to both sides.

Homes for sale in Navarre on the rise, but sales falling

The number of single-family homes for sale in Navarre continues to rise, but the number of homes sold continues to fall, according to numbers from FloridaRealtors and SunStats.

Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations

Santa Rosa County Commissioners Ray Eddington and Kerry Smith have recently achieved designations for a commissioner leadership program. Eddington, who represents District 4 (Holley, Navarre, and Navarre Beach), received the Advanced County Commissioner Level I designation.

Navarre growth spurs on creation of new water tower

Driving along Highway 98, you might see a tall object resembling a bird bath sticking above the tree line near the intersection with Highway 87 S.

Navarre Beach Junior Lifeguards program’s fourth year sees biggest turnout yet

The Navarre Beach Lifeguards recently celebrated the end of the fourth year of the Junior Lifeguard program. Throughout this summer, the Junior Lifeguard program saw 90 people, ages nine to 15, come to the beach for lessons on water safety, surfing skills and first aid.

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Paris Bound! Navarre alum Emily (Madril) Sams headed to Olympics

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Meet Cooper Harshfield, winner of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue’s t-shirt design fundraiser

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Dr. Llaird Likens provides relief to veterans

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Ag commissioner cracks down on hemp companies for marketing to children

Two hemp companies operating in Florida have been dealt a blow thanks to enforcement actions taken by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. On July 11, the state Department of Agriculture announced that Just Brands, LLC and High Roller Private Label, LLC violated state statute against the selling and manufacturing of hemp products attractive to children and were subsequently banned from selling certain products for multiple years.

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FWC law enforcement, national groups talk ‘Operation Dry Water’

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FWC law enforcement, national groups talk ‘Operation Dry Water’

Rainy weather couldn’t stop the kickoff to Operation Dry Water at U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin on Wednesday, July 3. Operation Dry Water, started in 2009, is a national initiative to increase awareness and enforce Boating Under the Influence laws. Each Fourth of July weekend, a heightened enforcement campaign is held. The goal of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities.

Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations

Navarre area 11-year-old a national STEM event participant

A Navarre area student recently had the opportunity to attend a national STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) conference in Miami.

Everett Mast, 11, spent five days (June 23-28) on the University of Miami campus for the Envision National Youth Leadership Forum. NYLF is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enables students to explore various interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.

Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations

Navarre area 11-year-old a national STEM event participant

A Navarre area student recently had the opportunity to attend a national STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) conference in Miami.

Rudman tells county he wants vote on Navarre incorporation

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Homes for sale in Navarre on the rise, but sales falling

Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations

Navarre growth spurs on creation of new water tower

Navarre Beach Junior Lifeguards program’s fourth year sees biggest turnout yet

Paris Bound! Navarre alum Emily (Madril) Sams headed to Olympics

Meet Cooper Harshfield, winner of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue’s t-shirt design fundraiser

Dr. Llaird Likens provides relief to veterans

Ag commissioner cracks down on hemp companies for marketing to children

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FWC law enforcement, national groups talk ‘Operation Dry Water’

FWC law enforcement, national groups talk ‘Operation Dry Water’

Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations

Navarre area 11-year-old a national STEM event participant

Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations

Navarre area 11-year-old a national STEM event participant

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