Jul 4, 2013
HNFD Commissioners discuss plans for possible new station
The Holley-Navarre Fire District is looking for a location for a new fire station that will improve response times in the Holley area. The beginning phase of a possible new station was the topic of discussion at the district’s June 24 board meeting. The commissioners discussed the feasibility of property at the corner of Highway 87 and Bob Tolbert Road being the new location.
Jul 4, 2013
Safety first when dealing with fireworks
Fourth of July celebrations conjure up a familiar image for most of us: Luminescent streams of red, white and blue bursting overhead at dusk. Fireworks have been an integral part of many cultural celebrations around the world and in the U.S. since colonial times. Many historians believe that fireworks first originated in China as early as 200 B.C. Bamboo would be put over a fire which would cause it to explode.
Jul 4, 2013
Fireworks on Navarre Beach offer free family fun
The night sky over Navarre Beach will once again be illuminated with colorful displays and patriotic booms tonight as the Tourist Development Council (TDC) and Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual fireworks show for Independence Day.
Jul 4, 2013
Burned, but not broken — Taco Bell plans to re-open
The Taco Bell in Navarre suffered about $100,000 damage when a fire broke out just after 3 p.m. last Friday in the front area of the restaurant located at 8714 Navarre Pkwy.
Jul 4, 2013
Woman arrested for prostitution in Navarre
A woman was arrested in Navarre on Saturday after making contact with undercover investigators and soliciting sexual acts.
Jul 4, 2013
Navarre men victims in FWB shooting
An armed robbery attempt gone bad cost one Navarre man his life and left another injured in a shooting in Fort Walton Beach late last week.
Jun 27, 2013
Preventing insurance nightmares linked to dogs
Last year, dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowner’s insurance liability claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm.
Jun 27, 2013
PSC offers fishing camp
The Pensacola State College’s Kids’ College presents an opportunity for children ages 6-12 to reel in some fun and experience fishing first-hand.
Jun 27, 2013
NJROTC holds summer camp for incoming freshman
From tug-of-war to knot tying, Navarre High School incoming freshman competed in a variety of physical activities and competitions at the Navy Junior ROTC summer camp program last week. All 84 first-year cadets participated in the week-long camp and had their graduation on June 21.
Jun 27, 2013
One Navarre woman’s account of how she copes with Celiac Disease
Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet as the result of a serious medical diagnosis or simply because it’s one of the hottest trends going, there’s no question it can be challenging.