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Local businesses praised the county’s consolidation of several department functions at a public workshop hosted by the Santa Rosa County Chamber Legislative Coalition last week, and expressed hope other local and state government processes could also be refined to increase efficiency.

The Navarre Community Center on Navarre School Road is still being rented out to interested parties as usual while awaiting the final closing on the sale of the property and the search for a spot for a new, bigger community center.

Holley by the Sea isn’t the only Navarre subdivision dealing with flooding issues. Its neighbor on the south side of U.S. 98, Sound Retreat, is also coping with drainage issues.

Sitting dormant for four months after suffering fire damage earlier this year in late June, the Taco Bell in Navarre is getting close to beginning the comeback process.

Parents planning a trick-or-treat route for their little goblins tonight might want to consider one very important fact before finalizing plans. Real-life tricks could be awaiting, as some registered sex offenders are not prevented from handing out treats on Halloween. 

“I always look forward to this day, it’s one of my favorite days of the year,” said Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Stan Colie Nichols, who handed county commissioners a check for $676,597.78, representing unspent revenues earned by his office during fiscal year 2012-2013. At the same meeting Thursday, Clerk of Court and Comptroller Don Spencer returned excess fees from his office in the amount of $619,339.80, totaling approximately $1.3 million returned to commissioners.

A Navarre man was arrested last week on child abuse charges stemming from a March incident.

Holly Elassaad and her husband Abdul are passionate about pets. Turns out, the Navarre community shares that passion, as the Elassaad’s business, Pet Nation, will celebrate its 10th year in Navarre next month.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s fishermen are hoping the stone crab season is better than last season’s dismal haul.

Bear sightings have gotten a lot of attention in recent months in Northwest Florida, and Navarre seems to be a popular feeding ground for the furry mammals.