Gov. Scott makes changes to Common Core plan
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott — caught in a crossfire over the future of Florida’s public schools — is trying to respond to critics of new education standards slated to go into effect next year.
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Staff change coming for Fla. education board
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in Education.
TALLAHASSEE — A former public school teacher was tapped to take a spot on the panel that oversees the state’s public schools Monday by Florida Gov. Rock Scott.
Snowden makes us a part of the story
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
When an otherwise ordinary guy like Edward Snowden becomes a household name overnight, you know that his story is about more than whether he’s a good guy or bad guy for leaking information of U.S. and British government surveillance programs to the press.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is this weekend, September 27-29 and it’s the 4th annual competition and Soft Pack National Championship on Navarre Beach. Amateur teams and individuals (limited to the first 20 applicants) will compete for prizes. Ten of the world’s top soft sand sculptors are coming to compete so there is sure to be some sand sculpting that will impress you.
Pajama drive for abused, neglected children
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
There’s something about snuggling into a new pair of pajamas and escaping when life gets rough. This is especially true for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Social workers have found that a cozy pair of pajamas can help ease stress and promote a sense of security for children are separated from their families.
Garden Club class to teach all about water
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
The Navarre Garden Club is offering a one day class to discuss water resources. The class “The World of Water” will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at the Tiger Point Country Club in Gulf Breeze.
Faith is common bond for band Sacred
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
As cheesy as it might sound, answering an ad on Craig’s List has changed the lives of Jessika Hickman and the members of Sacred, a self-described “alternative metal” band that is building a following regionally. And now, the band is enjoying the release of its first album “Ashes to Ascension.”
New hair studio finds middle ground
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
Opening The Kat House Hair Studio just two months ago, Katherine “Kat” Brown and Morgan Waters are excited to be able to share their passion for hair styling with the Navarre community.
Navarre’s Kool Breeze named Small Business of Year
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
It was a mixing of business and pleasure on September 17 when about 100 people came out to celebrate the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office’s 2013 Industry Appreciation awards, which were announced at a luncheon held at the County Auditorium in Milton.
Beach restoration funding uncertain
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Although Santa Rosa County authorized consultant Coastal Tech to seek permitting for Navarre Beach restoration at the beginning of 2013, it remains unclear how commissioners will actually pay for the projected $10-12 million project, which could start next year.