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Navarre alum Josh Carter takes aim at playing in NFL

Written by Brian Lester on April 15, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Josh Carter nearly walked away from football in eighth grade. But his dad convinced him to go to one more practice

The rest is history for Carter, a Navarre alum who is now gearing up for the NFL Draft and hoping to get an opportunity to live out his football dream.

Santa Rosa County Reprises RISE Internship Program for Summer 2025

Written by Staff Reporters on April 15, 2025. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is excited to offer the R.I.S.E – Readiness Internship for Skills and Experience program summer 2025, from Tuesday, June 10 to Friday, Aug. 1. The internship is open to all residents of Santa Rosa County aged between 16 and 20 years old. To qualify, students must be a resident of Santa Rosa County at the time of application and for the duration of program participation (proof of address is required).

NOAA Fisheries monitoring whales spotted along Emerald Coast

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 15, 2025. Posted in Beach, Community, News.

If you were on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier April 5, then you caught a whale of a sight.

Two North Atlantic right whales, dubbed “Koala” and “Curlew,” were spotted just off the pier and have been seen numerous times along the Gulf Coast, with sightings from Southwest Florida to Alabama. Most sightings have taken place since January.

East Bay K-8 student wins professional communication skills competition

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 14, 2025. Posted in Education, News.

For the past decade, Santa Rosa District Schools have been participating in ‘The Amazing Shake,’ a professional communication and soft skills competition geared toward middle school age students.

Held in conjunction with local businesses such as Navy Federal Credit Union, the Amazing Shake features several stages of competition, ultimately coalescing into a regional final between nine students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Each student represents a different school.

Jesus: Man of the Shroud?

Written by Staff Reporters on April 14, 2025. Posted in Faith.

As Easter approaches, discussions surrounding the historical existence of Jesus, his resurrection, and artifacts like the Shroud of Turin gain prominence. The Shroud, a linen cloth made of flax, is considered the most studied archaeological artifact of all time, yet many remain unaware of its existence. Measuring approximately 14 feet long and 3.5 feet wide, it bears the full-length image of a crucified man, showing signs of rigor mortis, with wounds consistent with biblical accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Veteran riders group visits Navarre American Legion on trip to Florida’s Gold Star memorials

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 14, 2025. Posted in Community, Military.

The low heavy roar of the motorcycles could be heard from a couple of blocks away. The riders were definitely on their way.

American Legion Post 382, located on E Esplanade Street in Navarre, was preparing to house Flags of Honor Escorts, a veterans’ motorcycle group, for the night, Friday, April 4. The group, which had close to a dozen members stop by Navarre, had just held a memorial service at Pensacola’s Veterans Memorial Park to honor Gold Star families and servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Oriole Beach boat ramp may be updated with FWC grant

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 14, 2025. Posted in Beach, News.

Oriole Beach Boat Ramp needs some improvements and Santa Rosa County hopes to have found a solution.

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the submission of the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant application for boat ramp and parking lot improvements at the Oriole Beach Boat Ramp facility.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on April 14, 2025. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

When I originally wrote this column last week, there were openings for the boys basketball head coaching positions at two schools in Santa Rosa County.

But I had to make a few changes as Milton has since filled its void. Navarre’s job is still open but will be filled at some point later this spring.

Wilson goes out a champ; Raiders top three at state again

Written by Brian Lester on April 13, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Josh Wilson stood on the stage inside the RP Funding Center on Saturday afternoon, with a smile on his face and a medal around his neck. He pointed to the scoresheet in his hand.

Wilson was a state weightlifting champion for the first time, joining a select list of Navarre Raiders to achieve the feat.

Zoning board to recommend Centennial Bank driveway request to County Commission

Written by Staff Reporters on April 11, 2025. Posted in News.

A developer tied to Centennial Bank and a proposed 7Brew in Navarre is moving forward with a plan to create a driveway through the southern portion of the bank parking lot, giving 7Brew access to Luneta Street.

Members of the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board heard from the developer, as well as some detractors, Thursday, April 10 and ultimately approved of the plan. As the zoning board is merely an advisory panel, the Board of County Commissioners will have final say over the project’s future.