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Lucky shark

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

A nurse shark that had apparently won a battle with a fisherman became snagged July 8 at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary Gulf-side reef. Thanks to the quick response of two divers and a local swimmer, the shark was freed and able to go on its way.

County foresters are here to help

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The Florida Forest Service (FFS) has a new forester to help private landowners with forest land and urban trees in Escambia County. Cathy Hardin was the Gadsden County Forester for the past four years and is returning to her home county of Escambia to be the County Forester. Hardin joins Ian Stone in and Maria Wilson, who serve the remainder of the tri-county area.

Hagel: ‘The future of Eglin is bright’

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with pilots at Eglin Air Force Base before speaking to troops inside a hangar there July 10. Hagel said he was confident in the F-35 aircraft, which is currently grounded and under investigation after one of the aircraft caught fire on the runway June 23.

First Baptist hosts ‘Fun Fest’

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.

About 200 children and adults enjoyed First Baptist Navarre’s “Fun Fest” Sunday celebrating the successful conclusion of the church’s Backyard Kid’s Clubs Vacation Bible School (VBS). This year’s VBS was the first one held in neighborhood locations rather than the church.

Clark’s magical year continues

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.

Holley-Navarre Intermediate School (HNIS) teacher Danielle Clark was presented the Florida Department of Education’s (DOE) Magic of Leadership award July 11 during a gala event recognizing the state’s top teachers. State Education Commissioner Pam Stewart, First Lady Ann Scott and Macy’s President Mike Krauter announced the four award winners.

Navarre organizations step up to RESTORE plate

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

The 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star game was played Tuesday evening in Minneapolis. And while “real” baseball fans like a good pitchers’ duel, many fans who occasionally watch baseball get excited by the offense. What’s better than seeing one the big league stars step up to the plate and belt a fast ball over the wall, right?

‘Sam, you ate a whole chicken for lunch?’

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

What does an alligator named Sam eat for lunch? If you guessed “anything that he wants to,” then make plans to visit the Gulf Breeze Zoo and see if you are right. The zoo began public alligator feedings earlier this month. They are held at 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays and feature the zoo’s 13-foot male alligator, Sam.

Autism surfs in Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.

Every few weeks you can catch a glimpse of young surfers having the time of their lives at local beaches as part of a program called Autism Surfs.