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25-year dream becomes a reality for Navarre resident

Written by John Richardson on December 1, 2016. Posted in Community.

Navarre resident Eva Hale first visited Navarre from her native country of Sweden in 1988. “I had a niece and her family living here,” Hale said. “My brother and other members of my family had previously visited and I decided to see it for myself. I was hooked almost immediately. The people were friendly and the area was beautiful and warm. I traveled to other places in America, but I always came back to Navarre.”

UWF launches public phase of capital campaign

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Community.

The University of West Florida launched the public phase of its $50 million capital campaign Thursday. The $50 million is the largest campaign in school history.

Rehabilitated pelicans form new forever flock

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Community.

As the sun set over a silent stretch of East Bay in Holley, three juvenile pelicans took flight toward freedom for the first time in months Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a hard release by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.

Holiday fun is in full swing this weekend

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Community.

Navarre will be feeling the holiday spirit Saturday, Dec. 3, for the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas in the Park, Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk Fun Run, Navarre Community Christmas Parade and Santa’s Workshop Craft Fair.

Employers get reprieve on overtime pay law change

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Business.

A Tuesday, Nov. 22 federal ruling by the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas, granted a preliminary injunction essentially putting the brakes on changes to overtime pay laws that would have gone into effect Dec. 1. Twenty-one states and other business groups had filed suit against the change.

Local hotel GM gains national recognition

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Business.

General Manager for Hampton Inn and Suites of Navarre Andy Peterson received national recognition in the November issue of Hotel Management Magazine as one of its “33 GMs to Watch.”

Beachfront church defies cool weather

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Beach.

Despite colder temperatures, members of the self-proclaimed “church without walls” bundled up and came out to sing worship songs, pray and hear sermon in the parking lot of Navarre Beach Pier Sunday, Nov. 27.

Jubilee land lawsuit may snag gift to county

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in News.

Conflict over the ownership of the 2,718-acre parcel known as Jubilee in north Santa Rosa could stall or even stop the planned donation of the property to the county.

Landfill tipping fees going up in January

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in News.

An annual increase in Class I and Class III Tipping Fees at the Central Landfill is being moved ahead by one quarter. Rather than an April increase, garbage collection companies will see an increase in January.

Man arrested on sexual assault of a child

Written by Staff Reporters on December 1, 2016. Posted in Crime, News.

Former Navarre resident Joseph Michael Mullikin, 30, is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 nearly 16 months ago, according to Sheriff’s reports. Officials say he was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 22, held on $1 million bond in the Santa Rosa County Jail.