Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Donations needed to fill Manna’s shelves
This holiday season, Krewe of Lafitte, Astro Lincoln, Pensacola Blue Wahoos, WKRG News 5, and Manna Food Pantries invite the public to Pack the Pirate Ship with healthy nonperishable food donations for our neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
West Navarre Primary gets jolly surprise
Jolly Saint Nick and the Holley-Navarre Fire District paid a visit to West Navarre Primary School on the morning of Dec. 15. Santa Claus arrived sitting on top of a firetruck to the sound of hundreds of students singling “Jingle Bells” as he passed.
Military: Expect possible detonation sounds in Hurlburt area Thursday
The 823rd REDHORSE squadron will conduct monthly training Dec. 16 consisting of approximately four detonations starting around 8 a.m. The detonations may cause local residents to hear or feel the vibrations from these charges. The charges will continue throughout the day. The training will occur at the Hurlburt Field Range.
REDHORSE officials advise if the humidity is high or if there is cloud coverage, the effects can seem louder and closer than on clear days.
People deserve a second chance
The League of Women Voters of Florida is spreading the word about the voting rights restored to certain persons with felony convictions under Florida’s Amendment 4 (2018).
Wishing peace, love and joy to all
As we were driving thru Navarre last week delivering holiday goodies and spreading One Love and wishes for peace and goodwill the way we do, it reared its ugly head driving down U.S. Highway 98 past “that” bbq joint. What we call “
Midway Fire hosts reverse Christmas parade
Midway Fire District (MFD) held its very own reverse Christmas parade on Dec. 14 at Tiger Point Park in Gulf Breeze. The “parade” consisted of multiple stations with firemen and Santa Claus himself handing out festive treats like cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate to attendees who remained in their vehicles.
Navarre man strikes, shoves stepdaughter over open front door
A 73-year-old Navarre man was arrested after authorities received a video of him battering his stepdaughter over the home’s front door being open. According to the man’s arrest report from Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, an 11-minute video showing the man battering his 19-year-old stepdaughter was sent to authorities by the victim’s mother.
Woman attacks husband after falsely accusing him of sexual battery
A 38-year-old Navarre woman was arrested Dec. 6 for battery – domestic violence after attacking her husband. According to the woman’s arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, the woman called authorities to report that she was sexually battered by her husband. Authorities say the woman’s husband found out she was cheating on him, but the pair decided to try working on their relationship for the sake of their three children.
Photo of the Day
Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Mike Conrad.
“I took this photo looking out on Escambia bay Thanksgiving 2021,” Mike said.











