Community Archive

There are many ways and places to celebrate our 250th Independence Day.

Navarre United Methodist Church recently held its first inclusive Vacation Bible School. The event was a two-night version of the church’s regular VBS program but designed for people with special needs.

Beyond Sunday Fellowship, a parachurch organization founded earlier this year, helped the church organize the event.

For many, a rug is an afterthought — something to make a room look a little more appealing and serve as a relatively soft cushion between one’s feet and the floor.

While rugs often get overlooked, one Navarre woman has made it her life’s work to turn the rug into an art piece.

Dr. Willy Rice, senior pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, is the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Rice is the seventh Florida pastor to be elected to the position.

According to Baptist Press, Rice was elected with 57% of the vote over South Carolina pastor Josh Powell. Rice was elected during the SBC’s annual conference in Orlando June 9 and 10. During a press conference, Rice said he was humbled and honored to be elected.

Fifty deaf people walk into a restaurant. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it is actually a common sight each month at restaurants across Northwest Florida.

The 50 people are part of a luncheon group called 50 North Deaf Seniors. “50 North” refers to the age of the members, 50 and older.

Southern Raceway is set to welcome World of Outlaws Late Model Series in February 2027 as part of the Late Model Series’ tour through the Sunshine State.

With the United States of America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Santa Rosa County Library System is showing its patriotic side with a series of events at various branches.

If you are a parent, stop me if you’ve heard this one: “Mom or Dad, what’s for dinner?”

That question is at the center of a new children’s book written by a man who calls Navarre home.

Holley-Navarre Fire District is a 53-square-mile fire district, home to around 47,000 residents. District leaders say more funding is needed to protect the area.

HNFD Fire Chief Kevin Lewis and firefighters met with community members Thursday, June 11, for a town hall at La Sala Event Center in Holley to discuss the current status of the district and discuss the reason they will ask for a fire assessment increase in August.

Being a father is one of the most important roles a man can play in his life and in the lives of others. With Father’s Day approaching, Navarre Press spoke with a pastor and his son about the importance of faith and family.