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5 Habits for a Lifetime of Good Eye Health

Written by Staff Reporters on March 24, 2016. Posted in News.

Most of us are familiar with the healthy habits necessary to promote a high quality of life – whether we put them into practice or not. What some may not realize is that many of these common-sense teachings not only prevent disease, they also keep vital organs, such as your eyes, in tip-top shape.

Waiting for a real family

Written by Gail Acosta on March 24, 2016. Posted in News.

There are more than 500 children in temporary foster homes in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. They have been abused, neglected or abandoned. While some may eventually return to their birth families, the rest will need adoptive families.

Fun Run unique way to raise money for school

Written by Brian Lester on March 24, 2016. Posted in Education.

Rain and clouds didn’t damper the spirit of more than 800 students at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School Thursday morning.

Is funding for the arts in Navarre schools falling behind?

Written by Staff Reporters on March 24, 2016. Posted in Education.

In recent years, with budget cuts in federal and state education programs, music and art are subjects which have experienced financial downsizing. In fact, during times with slim funds, many elementary and secondary schools cease to teach these subjects altogether in their classrooms. According to a study conducted and released by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012, more than 1.3 million elementary school students did not receive musical education in schools. In addition, nearly 4 million did not receive visual art classes within their school curriculums.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on March 24, 2016. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Adcomm is having a Job Fair at their Mary Esther office on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. They have several positions available. See their ad on the classified page for more information.

A time of renewal

Written by Staff Reporters on March 24, 2016. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

For Christians around the world, Easter represents a time of renewal, and a time of remembrance of the death of Jesus and his resurrection. However you choose to celebrate Easter, whether it is in Church or in your backyard hunting for Easter eggs or both, we at Navarre Press wish you a day of renewal. Consider it perhaps a transfiguration of sorts; a shedding of whatever is old and stale and an embrace of new things, habits and ideas. We can all use that in our life, no matter your belief.

Hurlburt – Eglin communities receive national recognition

Written by Staff Reporters on March 24, 2016. Posted in Community.

The National Association of Defense Communities has selected 10 communities across the nation as the inaugural class of “Great American Defense Communities” for providing unwavering support to service members and military families. Santa Rosa County is one of those communities.

County to abandon flood assistance program for 2016

Written by Gail Acosta on March 24, 2016. Posted in Community.

In a Monday committee meeting, the Board of County Commissioners has decided, in line with staff recommendations, that the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program will be abandoned in 2016 due to lack of resident participation. The vote will take place in Thursday’s full County Commission meeting.

Sherwin-Williams buying rival Valspar for $9 billion

Written by Associated Press on March 24, 2016. Posted in Business.

Sherwin-Williams, which has long claimed to “cover the Earth” with its paints, is buying rival Valspar for about $9 billion in a move that it says will expand its reach in Asia and Europe.

Turtle Center open for educational class

Written by Staff Reporters on March 24, 2016. Posted in Beach.

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a resident sea turtle or two at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, but that doesn’t stop volunteers from teaching without a turtle in the pool. The center has been providing educational classes called “Turtle Trek’s” during the month of March for a $5 donation. The last scheduled class is either 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 26. A maximum of 20 will be allowed to sign up in each class.