Nov 21, 2024
NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack Survivor Speaks at Baptist Health Care Event
Ryan Blackwell, a survivor of the NAS Pensacola Naval Air Station Terrorist Attack, recently spoke at Baptist Health Care’s annual physician symposium. Ryan recounted his heroic story from the day of the attack on December 6, 2019, that earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Heroism and a Purple Heart.
Nov 20, 2024
State Rep. Rudman announces candidacy for vacant US House seat
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman announced his candidacy for U.S House District 1 Wednesday, Nov. 20. The incumbent State Representative, who recently won reelection, said he is Matt Gaetz’ “natural successor.”
Nov 20, 2024
Commissioner Kerry Smith named BOCC Chair
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.
Nov 20, 2024
Pirates on Panhandle and American Legion Post 382 pay it forward with flag donation
With Thanksgiving Day here, the Pirates on the Panhandle decided to say thank you in a unique way; They donated a flag.
Nov 20, 2024
Navarre Fitness Court ribbon cutting set for Nov. 22
Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 to open the Navarre Fitness Court. The ribbon cutting will be at Navarre Sports Complex, 8840 High School Blvd., in Navarre.
Nov 20, 2024
Free healthcare clinic in Pensacola this weekend
In many parts of the United States, for millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic, economic, or cultural barriers, much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering a free, comprehensive healthcare clinic at Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, located at 6655 Mobile Highway, for two days only this weekend, on Nov. 23 and 24. This clinic will provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services.
Nov 19, 2024
Holley Navarre Primary’s Krista Galvan a leader in ‘social thinking’ role
Each year, students across Holley Navarre Primary School need help with regulating emotions, social interactions, and developing skills to be more successful in school. Luckily for them, they have Krista Galvan.
Recently named Holley Navarre Primary’s teacher of the year, Galvan serves as the school’s social thinking teacher, a position she has coveted for a long time.
Nov 19, 2024
Fire districts share Thanksgiving fire safety tips
Thanksgiving presents many challenges, from trying to wrangle children to steering clear of politics at the dinner table. Fire safety can be another challenge, so before you deep fry that Butterball, listen up.
Nov 19, 2024
The Herings, remembered
Tragedy struck the Navarre community Tuesday, Nov. 5, when it was discovered that Steven and Ann Hering died as victims of an apparent double murder-suicide at their home in the Holley by the Sea neighborhood. James (Jay) Hering, one of the couple’s sons, also died. He is suspected of killing his parents and then himself.
Nov 18, 2024
John Starrett on the art and business of photography
What started as an interest in capturing the world around him, particularly marine environments around Florida, has blossomed into a decade long photography career for Navarre local John Starrett.