Twenty-four years ago, Sept. 11 became an infamous date in the annals of American history.
Four planes were hijacked, with three crashing into major American buildings, such as the Pentagon and Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Nearly 3,000 people died, including hundreds of first responders.
With a blue sky above on a sun-splashed day, much like that tragic September morning nearly a quarter of a century ago, Navarre High NJROTC held its annual remembrance ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis is warning Floridians about a new scam involving fraudulent “federal warrant” notices designed to intimidate victims into paying money to avoid arrest.
A retention pond site is due for Holley by the Sea, along Tom King Bayou.
On the drawing board since 2018, the pond plan is drawing closer to becoming a reality. The official title of the project is Tom King Bayou drainage project.
The Pensacola lighthouse has stood tall along the sandy shores of Pensacola Bay for nearly 175 years.
Now a museum, the lighthouse has quite a history, relating to the Civil War, its lighthouse keepers and the supposed ghosts which haunt the tower and keeper’s quarters.
Jon Hill, the executive director of the Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, helps keep the lights on.
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s Navarre Young Professionals group recently visited the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. By all accounts, it was a hoot (pun intended).
Nine years ago, Sweet Pea, the beloved resident sea turtle at Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Con-servation Center, was rescued and began her journey from severely injured animal to local conservation icon.
The residents of Holley-Navarre Fire District can expect a general increase in their fire assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The fiscal year starts Oct. 1, 2025, and runs until Sept. 30, 2026.
