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Gulf Islands National Seashore sees cuts from DOGE

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 4, 2025. Posted in Beach, News.

During the first month of the Trump presidency, more than 1,000 park employees were laid off as part of the administration’s plans to reduce the size of federal agencies and their workforces.

The Department of Government Efficiency, known as “DOGE,” is responsible for the layoffs and has been advising the president on which federal programs and budget areas to cut as a way to slash federal spending.

Florida Fish and Wildlife to host virtual meeting to hear comments about regulated bear hunt

Written by Staff Reporters on March 4, 2025. Posted in News.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to hear from the public their thoughts on potential options for regulated black bear hunting and has scheduled a virtual public meeting March 13, beginning at 6 p.m. EDT.

Raider track team has strong showing at Running Wild Invitational

Written by Brian Lester on March 3, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Navarre had a chance to put its track and field talent on display in the first big meet of March, with the Raiders competing at the Running Wild Invitational at Pine Forest on Saturday.

Eddie Love Jr. had one of the most impressive performances of the day as he won the 100 in a time of 11.04.

Santa Rosa County seeks public input on Land Development Code review

Written by Staff Reporters on March 3, 2025. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County residents have the opportunity to provide input on key topics related to the county’s Land Development Code (LDC) as part of the review by the LDC Task Force.

Fundraiser shows support for Navarre 4-year-old with cancer

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 3, 2025. Posted in Community, News.

Hundreds came to Curious Apples Saturday, March 1, in support of Team Jackson, a fundraiser for a Navarre child with cancer. While they are still tallying the numbers, the effort is estimated to have already raised nearly $11,000. Online supporters also contributed to the fundraiser.

Pensacola’s Sacred Heart Hospital named one of world’s best by Newsweek

Written by Staff Reporters on March 3, 2025. Posted in Business, News.

Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola has been named as one of the world’s best hospitals in 2025, according to Newsweek. The magazine looked at data comparing 2,400 facilities across 30 countries to come up with the list.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on March 3, 2025. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

Another college announced it will close at the end of this academic year. This time it’s Northland, which is an NCAA Division III school in Wisconsin.

It certainly won’t be the last school to close its doors forever because the reality in this ever-changing small college landscape is that plenty of other colleges are in danger of being shuttered.

Former Raider Rachel Leggett back in area for Sun Belt tournament

Written by Brian Lester on March 3, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s own Rachel Leggett will have a homecoming of sorts on Tuesday when South Alabama takes on Marshall in the Sun Belt Conference tournament in Pensacola.

Leggett and the Jaguars play at 2 p.m. in a tourney opener at the Bay Center.

Injunction against Holley Navarre Water System dismissed, new board seated

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 3, 2025. Posted in News.

An injunction to stop the election process of Holley Navarre Water System reached a determination Thursday, Feb. 27.

Filed Feb. 14, a few days before the HNWS annual meeting and election, the injunction aimed to prevent the water system from canceling out proxies which originated outside of the system. The water system allows proxy voting, which is when a member gives another member the right to vote on their behalf.

Devony Ross thrives in weight room and court room

Written by Brian Lester on March 1, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Devony Ross couldn’t be in two places at once over Valentine’s Day weekend, but she ended up with some bonus good news upon returning to school a few days after competing for the Navarre Raiders at the 3A state weightlifting meet in Lakeland.