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FWC and partners reintroduce frosted elfin caterpillars in north Florida

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community, News.

Caterpillars of the rare frosted elfin butterfly were released earlier this month as part of an experimental program to reintroduce the species across north Florida. The reintroduction of this small butterfly within Ichetucknee Springs State Park comes after three years of organization and preparation by staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Tall Timbers, the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Florida Park Service.

10 big issues in 2025 session

Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session. Here’s a look at 10 big issues from the session — some that passed, some that didn’t and some that remain up in the air.

Celebration of Life held for fire commissioner Dave Stone

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.

Family, friends and firefighters across Northwest Florida gathered Sunday, May 4, to honor the life of Dave Stone, 78, who devoted much of his life to the fire service. 

Held at The Club at Hidden Creek, the Celebration of Life featured speeches from Dave’s sons, Shannon and DJ, his pastor, Jack Kale, and others. Stone was a Commissioner for Holley Navarre Fire District and a Retired Assistant Chief with Ocean City Wright Fire Control District. Stone passed away April 14. 

Vine Wine Bar goes up for sale, owners look to new chapter

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Business.

May 31, 2025, The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro & Shoppe’s owners, David and Erin Crumbley, will say goodbye to the wine business and hello to their next venture in life.

Vine Wine Bar, which has been open since 2013 under various owners, will close permanently at the end of the month unless a buyer is found. The Crumbley’s, who bought the bar in spring 2020, said they are hopeful to find a buyer but committed to leaving by May 31, when their lease expires.

Brian Out Loud

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

It’s time to take a step back in the sports world and restore some sanity to it.


Because when you have someone make a threat to shoot an umpire, that’s a problem. A big problem.

Danforth headed to Pensacola State for volleyball

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

Addison Danforth once played volleyball on the beach and that sparked her love for the sport.


Now, the Navarre Raider standout is headed to college to continue playing volleyball after signing with Pensacola State last month.

Navarre Raiders compete at Region 1-3A track meet

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s track team took aim at success at the Region 1-3A meet on a picture-perfect Friday afternoon in Pensacola.


Competing at the new track facility at Pine Forest, the Raiders produced a handful of top 10 performances, including Eddie Love Jr. breaking the school record in the 100.

Record 126-day Gulf red snapper recreational season announced for Florida

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach, News.

At a news conference in Destin, Gov. Ron DeSantis was excited to announce the longest Gulf red snapper season in Florida’s history.
The 126-day recreational season for Gulf red snapper will begin Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) and reopen June 1 through July 31 before closing again. It will restart in September and end Christmas weekend, with periodic pauses in between.

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