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.
Dec 16, 2023
Navarre house guest accused of molesting girl
A homeless man is facing possible prison time, or even death, for molesting a nine-year-old during a two-week stay with the girl’s family during October and November.
Dec 16, 2023
Organ donation need hits home for Navarre family
Meet Conrad Williams-Evans. He’s 2’8” tall, 31 pounds and two years old.
On the surface, Conrad is the same as any other two-year-old. He loves to play, get into mischief and be with his family, but what sets Conrad apart is his health needs.
Dec 16, 2023
Aydelott hearing set for January 4
It has been 10 years since William Brandon Aydelott confessed to the brutal murder of his mother. He is scheduled for a hearing to be released from the state hospital Chattahootchee on January 4.