Aug 22, 2013
Beach restoration application to be submitted soon
Frustrated by the county’s lack of progress in submitting and receiving grants through National Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), the Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association (NBLRA) hired Sonja Negley, of Green Consulting and Solutions, to represent their interests three months ago. Negley updated the NBLRA on August 17 regarding her efforts and the current status of the NRDA grants.
Aug 22, 2013
July’s flooding floats county drainage to forefront
Brenda Breland had just about given up hope of seeing a resolution to the standing water in the back yard of her home on Cagle Drive that has remained since the first round of flooding in the Navarre area on July 4. She had contacted the county department of public works and even had gone as far as calling a FEMA claims agent out to review the situation — but neither was helpful prior to Monday.
Aug 22, 2013
Top 10 ranking proof ‘efforts are paying off’
Santa Rosa County’s high job growth rate and low unemployment rate have earned the county a top 10 national ranking on CNN Money’s “Where the Jobs Are – Best Places To Live – America’s Best Small Towns” list.
Aug 15, 2013
Free hunter safety course offered in Navarre
Young adults and others looking to join the hunting community have an opportunity to learn all about hunting close by in the coming weeks. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be offering a free hunter safety course in Navarre.
Aug 15, 2013
An electrifying way to study fish
Not everyone can step up to the bow of a boat, lean against the railing, step on a pedal and start netting fish as they float up to the surface. Although it is illegal and dangerous for anglers to fish with electricity, biologists use electrofishing boats to temporarily stun and collect fish for scientific analyses and to help manage the fishery. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fishery biologists have special training to operate this equipment safely.
Aug 15, 2013
Leavitt presents training award to VT-3
Banners were hung, music was played and black and red balloons decorated the table around a similarly-colored cake. The flightline around the Training Squadron THREE line shack appeared festive vice functional on August 6 as the squadron members celebrated their selection as the top aviation training squadron in the Navy.
Aug 15, 2013
New imaging technology improves diagnosis of lung tumors
New ultrasound technology at Sacred Heart Hospital can diagnose lung tumors and determine the stage of lung cancer with greater ease and precision.
Aug 15, 2013
Air Force Special Tactics Airmen rescue Alabama teen after climbing accident
HURLBURT FIELD – Two Air Force Special Tactics instructors rescued an Alabama teenager on August 5 after he fell 30 feet from a steep rock face while climbing in the Cherokee Rock mountain range in Sand Rock, Ala.
Aug 15, 2013
Navarre students among 21 nursing students pinned
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Northwest Florida State College held a pinning ceremony August 2 to recognize the 21 students – all of them current Registered Nurses – who completed the baccalaureate program in nursing. Navarre’s Sherrie Koenigseder and Deneb Wright were among those honored.
Aug 15, 2013
Oven range leads to gas scare
Holley-Navarre firefighters responded Tuesday morning to reports of the smell of natural gas originating from the former Ciao Bella Italian Bistro on Navarre Parkway.