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Dec 24, 2015

National Naval Aviation Museum earns national recognition as top-ranked museum

The National Naval Aviation Museum, located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station once again has earned national recognition.  The museum, the world’s largest naval aviation museum, was ranked a “Top 20 Museum in the USA” by Yelp in December, confirming its place among the best museums in the country to visit.

Dec 24, 2015

Helpful Healthy Holiday Habits

Consumer Reports conducted a poll about what people fear most about the holidays. In the top 3 results was weight gain.  The New England Journal of Medicine says we gain an average of 1-3 pounds per year.  So how do we enjoy ourselves during the holidays and not end up paying for it later? Here are some helpful habits to establish:

Dec 24, 2015

Sand Sculpting gives way to scrutinized dredging

Planning for the sixth annual Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival next April consumed considerable time and effort from Santa Rosa County tourism development leaders before the event was abruptly doomed last week by, of all things, sand.

Dec 24, 2015

Charges dropped against Ty Jenkins in Navarre shooting

According to State Attorney Bill Eddin’s office, aggravated assault charges with attempt to kill and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon have been dropped against 17-year-old Ty Jenkins for the Dec. 11 shooting at Tom Thumb located on Laredo Street.

Dec 24, 2015

No recycling in Santa Rosa County

According to an announcement made by Santa Rosa County, recycling services will be at a standstill for at least four to six months, beginning Jan. 4.  While the decision has left residents frustrated, the county says there was no other cost-effective option at this point.

Dec 24, 2015

Medina sentenced for DUI Manslaughter

Keanu Medina of Navarre was sentenced to 10.38 years in a Florida Department of Corrections prison facility.  According to information provided by State Attorney Bill Eddins’ office, the first four years are a minimum-mandatory sentence.  Following his release from prison, Medina was ordered to serve four years of probation.  His driver’s license was suspended for life.

Dec 24, 2015

House parent charged with lewd and lascivious molestation

In a disturbing report by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, 59-year-old Michael Joseph Hellen of Fort Walton Beach has been charged with molesting a teenage girl younger than 16 but older than 12. 

Dec 24, 2015

Insurance questions swirling for Holley-Navarre Water

In an email obtained by Navarre Press, Holley-Navarre Water System Executive Director Billy Sublett addressed his Board of Directors regarding the contentious decision he made in purchasing new health insurance and, in effect, doubling the Health Savings Account (HSA) payments. 

Dec 17, 2015

Who’s too old for major treatment? Age not always a barrier

Chicago (AP) — Irwin Weiner felt so good after heart surgery a few weeks before turning 90 that he stopped for a pastrami sandwich on the way home from the hospital. Dorothy Lipkin danced after getting a new hip at age 91. And at 94, William Gandin drives himself to the hospital for cancer treatments.

Dec 17, 2015

Ideas for Training Your Pet

From puppies who’ve just been welcomed into the family, to loyal companions who’ve been providing happiness for years, Americans take serious pride in canine family members.
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