Just a few miles down the road from the 14th annual Navarre Beach Car & Truck show, a new event had its inaugural celebration at Navarre Park. On a sunny October day, more than 100 people turned out to see what Joyfest was all about.
Lezignan-Corbieres, France (AP) — On the day she left for Syria, Sahra strode along the train platform with two bulky schoolbags slung over her shoulder. In a grainy image caught on security camera, the French teen tucks her hair into a headscarf.
Philadelphia (AP) — A couple who say they carried out a “bucket list” of trips for their unborn son, who suffered from a fatal condition, say they feel blessed he could spend his brief life with people who loved him.
What started as a simple way to cheer up a sick family member has turned into a viral video frenzy that Andrew Tucker, Gulf Breeze, and his 7-year-old daughter, Alyssa, are still feeling the love from.
Navarre churches are having a global impact when it comes to the missions they are working. Typically those missions take them south of our border to areas in South America, the Caribbean and even to Africa at times.
“We’re not your Grandma’s church,” said lead pastor Tim Payne as he welcomed 298 people to the Navarre launch of Momentum Church at Navarre High School. “We remove roadblocks so people who are far from God don’t have to go over speed bumps or hurdles to get to God.”
Florida ranks number seven on the list of states with the highest divorce rates. Just a few hours down the road, Panama City, Fla. ranks as the number one city in the country for divorce rates. Nationally, 41 percent of marriages end in divorce according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Dozens of churches line Hwy 98 from Navarre to Gulf Breeze. The newest member is Northstar Navarre, a non-denominational church that meets at 10 a.m. on Sundays at the Best Western on 98.
Navarre is home to only one thrift store. The Good Neighbor Thrift Store located on Highway 98 is inspired by the second greatest commandment given by Jesus, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself,” as written in the book of Matthew.
