May 1, 2014
Hazardous materials scare at Pre-K school
Law enforcement and emergency services personnel were busy April 25 responding to a reported hazardous materials incident at T.R. Jackson Pre-K School, 4950 Susan Road in Milton where eight adults were transported to hospitals but were later evaluated and released.
May 1, 2014
Senate votes to enhance students’ skills
The Florida Senate April 25 unanimously approved Senate Bill 850, legislation Senate President Don Gaetz said cements the link between education and jobs in today’s economy.
May 1, 2014
Navarre student’s art wins best in show
The Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at Northwest Florida State College annually holds a juried student art exhibition, and this year, the top honor went to Marcus Gibbs of Navarre. Gibbs earned “Best in Show” honors for his artwork “After the Day” for the annual Arnie Hart Juried Exhibition.
May 1, 2014
Bill would allow university foundations to meet in secret
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – State university foundations could meet in secret under a bill that’s going to Gov. Rick Scott.
Apr 24, 2014
5k to raise scholarship funds in Lockwood’s honor
Inspired by Lockwood’s story, a Navarre resident has decided to organize the first-ever Ian Lockwood Memorial 5k Scholarship Run/Walk to be held May 10 at the Navarre Youth Sports Association.
Apr 24, 2014
FCAT faces technology challenges
This week, public school students across the state are taking the very last FCAT, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, before the state will fully implement the Florida Standards Common Core curriculum in the 2014-2015 school year.
Apr 24, 2014
Scott and Bush want in-state tuition bill passed
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott, along with former governors Jeb Bush and Bob Martinez, made an urgent last-minute plea for legislators to pass a tuition break to students who entered the country illegally.
Apr 17, 2014
NFL player promotes healthy eating habits to Navarre students
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker LaRoy Reynolds was at Holley-Navarre Middle School Wednesday to talk with students about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.
Apr 10, 2014
Shrek comes to Navarre High School
The world’s most lovable ogre, his friends and foes will be in Navarre High School May 2 and 3 as the drama department presents “Shrek The Musical.”
Apr 10, 2014
House committee approves guns in schools
The Florida House Justice Appropriations Committee last week approved a bill giving schools the option to appoint former or current law enforcement or military personnel with proper training to carry firearms on school campuses. The committee’s 8 to 4 vote showed a clear divide between those who believe having armed personnel in schools will increase safety and others who fear the presence of firearms could lead to more school violence.