Crews complete repairs to Navarre Beach
Severe weather in 2014 damaged Navarre Beach facilities and required county commissioners to approve a budget amendment to fund the needed repairs.
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Incorporation consultant visits Navarre
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The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre has hired BJM Consulting to complete a feasibility study regarding the incorporation of the community, and according to the firm’s president, incorporation supporters aren’t going to get a sugar-coated report.
Beach wells supplying water
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The first water well on Navarre Beach was drilled in 1964 and tapped the upper Floridian aquifer, said Santa Rosa County Engineer Roger Blaylock. “Additional wells were drilled into that aquifer and provided water on the beach until 2000, when a line was taken beneath the Santa Rosa Sound providing a different source of water for the island.”
Signs of the Season
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By taking a look at the beaches, roadways and local businesses over the weekend, there could be no doubt that the summer tourist season officially is underway on the Emerald Coast.
Maroon wins 41 – 35 in scrimmage game
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Bragging rights go to the defensive Maroon squad as they bested the White offensive players, 41-35, May 22 in the annual Maroon-White Navarre Raider Spring football game. Although defense officially won the day, in reality, the offensive prowess on both sides of the ball captured the spotlight.
Sheriff’s office welcomes two new K-9 teams
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Recently two Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies were chosen to move from the traffic unit to the K-9 unit, increasing the total K-9 teams at the agency from four to six.
FWC continues bear management efforts
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) held the last of six public meetings Tuesday to discuss bear management in the eastern portion of the panhandle. The final meeting was held in Port St. Joe for the area designated as the East Panhandle Bear Management Unit (BMU), which focuses on the Apalachicola National Forest and surrounding areas.
Sea turtle group honors FWC biologist
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist Anne Meylan accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award last month at the International Sea Turtle Society’s 34th annual symposium in New Orleans.
Agencies stress water safety
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) are encouraging residents and tourists alike to exercise caution whether aboard a boat or swimming in the Gulf, lake, river or pool.
FCAT scores show improvement
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Santa Rosa County students responded to tougher standards in the latest round of testing by continuing to rank near the top in Florida for student achievement.