Dec 25, 2023
April 2023, year in review
Turtle power
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center officially broke ground on an expansion to the facility.
Dec 24, 2023
March 2023, year in review
Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli
Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach for the announcement of House Bill 1031, which seeks to address custody exchanges in Florida. State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman is the sponsor of the bill in the House, state Sen. Lauren Book, a Democrat, is the co-sponsor in the Senate.
Dec 23, 2023
January 2023, year in review
Navarre rings in new year with Penguin Plunge
The tradition continued for the 14th year at Juana’s for the Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle on Navarre Beach. The event benefited Healing Paws for Warriors for the fourth consecutive year. The plunge drew 500 registrants and 18 people participating in the paddleboard event.
Dec 23, 2023
February 2023, year in review
Simply the best
Karen Cody, a math teacher at Navarre High School, was named Santa Rosa County teacher of the year Wednesday, Jan. 25. Santa Rosa District Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber, school board members and Santa Rosa Education Foundation members delivered the news to Cody’s classroom.
Dec 22, 2023
Eglin Fire, BETA create base’s first E-aircraft emergency procedures
Upon the imminent arrival of Eglin’s first electric aircraft, the 96th Test Wing fire department began creating emergency response procedures to ensure they were ready.
Dec 21, 2023
Volunteering to be a guardian ad litem ‘is a joy’
Guardian ad litem. It’s a serious term for a serious responsibility: representing the legal interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children. And, according to Helen Jones of Fort Walton Beach, “it is a joy.”
Dec 21, 2023
Deck the Paws: Volunteers needed to bring tail-wagging cheers
The Pet Welfare adoption center seeks compassionate volunteers to care for pets in need this holiday season.
Dec 19, 2023
Water system seeks 4.5% increase
Holley Navarre Water System is seeking a 4.5% increase in water and sewer rates.
Dec 19, 2023
Navarre Chamber of Commerce bringing ‘Live2Lead’ to community for first time
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the upcoming arrival of a business and leadership development event for Friday, Jan. 12, at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dec 19, 2023
Navarre area Santas (and Mrs. Claus) share Christmas cheer
Photo by Katt Mac Photography. Are you on the nice list this year?
Every year, millions of Americans go to malls, outlets, events and parties at Christmastime to see Santa Claus. With a twinkle in their eye and a smile on their face, these special elves capture the spirit of Christmas.