Tragedy strikes cord in Navarre
On the evening of March 11, a fog surrounded the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier so thickly that visitors could not see beyond their next 20 steps.
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Louisiana takes cue from Navarre
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While checking the news and scrolling through Facebook, Louisiana resident Gillian Howes Rabalais came across photos from last week’s vigil at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier which honored the fallen in the March 10 helicopter crash.
Flood Safety Awareness Week
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Floodwaters can be swift, powerful and deadly. To encourage individuals, families and businesses to learn more about the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what they can do to save life and property, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will recognize March 15 through 21 as Flood Safety Awareness Week. Santa Rosa residents are encouraged to visit www.santarosa.fl.gov for daily flood safety facts and tips.
Hard workers seek employers at NHS job fair
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Hundreds of Navarre High School students polished up their resumes for the third annual job fair Wednesday, March 11, in the cafeteria.
Workshop focuses on book publishing
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Many people have the dream of writing a book someday, but for most “someday” never comes. Northwest Florida residents will have a chance to make that dream a reality starting this month when local resident Nancy Gaskins hosts a series of free workshops in communities across area.
Chemical Safety Board can investigate offshore spills
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In a case with potentially far-reaching consequences, a federal appeals court has again found that the U.S. Chemical Safety Board has the authority to investigate the causes of offshore oil spills.
National Park passes available
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America the Beautiful Passes – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – is a convenient way to visit more than 2,000 sites, from Grand Canyon National Park to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. If visiting several areas, the pass can save travelers money. There is no limit on the number of sites you can see, and each pass covers entrance fee or standard amenity fees for a driver and passengers in a personal vehicle at a per-vehicle fee area, such as Gulf Islands National Seashore.
$1.84M in beach park improvements planned for 2017
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Last October, Santa Rosa County received nearly $1.84 million in the final phase of early restoration funding resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Planned projects include new beach access boardwalks and a canoe/kayak launch at Navarre Beach Marine Park.
NBSTCC expands on Trash Bash efforts
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The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) hosts a Trash Bash each month, collecting debris found along the beach in order to protect sea turtles that nest on the beach as well as other forms of marine life.
Raiders take steps in the right direction
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Navarre’s softball team took a big step forward Friday night, winning a tightly contested district game against Crestview.