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Gift keeps on giving for Navarre Gardens resident

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 12, 2025. Posted in Community.

Trains hold a special place in the hearts of many. For one Navarre resident, the puff of steam, the sound of the horn and the vibration along the tracks as the train goes by evoke childhood memories.

“I remember when my father got me a small (toy) train set when I was little,” said David Cardenas. “I love small and big trains. I was once on a big one.”

Hard work results in breakout year for Keyon Stoutemire

Written by Brian Lester on March 12, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Keyon Stoutemire’s success didn’t happen overnight.

A year after not seeing the field, Stoutemire burst onto the scene at LaGrange in 2024 as one of the top defensive players in the USA South Athletic Conference.

Busch, Didion capitalizing on versatility in flag football

Written by Brian Lester on March 12, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Natalie Busch and Avery Didion have plenty of experience on the flag football field and are looking to grow their games even more.

Their experience last season with the Navarre Raiders, coupled with their time on the New Breed travel team, has proven beneficial.

What is Purim? Jewish holiday commemorates tale of Esther

Written by Staff Reporters on March 11, 2025. Posted in Community, Faith.

On Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, Jewish people across the world will be in a state of celebration.

Navarre Raider baseball team starting to find its stride

Written by Brian Lester on March 11, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Over the last two weeks Navarre’s baseball team has started to find its stride a bit.

The Raiders beat previously unbeaten West Florida Tech by a 6-3 score and won for the second time in four games last Monday after rolling past Pensacola 12-0.

Raiders track teams earn runner-up finish at Patriot Invitational

Written by Brian Lester on March 11, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s boys and girls track teams finished as the runner-up at the Frank Lay Patriot Invitational in Pace last Friday as the Raiders remain one of the top teams in the area.

Former Santa Rosa District Schools employee charged with larceny

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 10, 2025. Posted in Crime, Education, News.

After resigning from Santa Rosa District Schools last October, Kelly Short, 57, was arrested on larceny charges related to her time as director of the district’s Office of Professional Learning.

Short is accused of engaging in financial improprieties, which amounted to her allegedly stealing from the district over a two-year period. The arrest comes amidst a monthslong investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Prescribed Burn Scheduled for East Bay River Nature Preserve in Navarre Wednesday, March 12

Written by Staff Reporters on March 10, 2025. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Soil Conservation Department in partnership with Gulf Coastal Plains Ecosystem Partnership (GCPEP) plan to conduct a prescribed burn of 44 acres within the East Bay River Nature Preserve (Creets Landing) near the end of Crescent Wood Road in Navarre on Wednesday, March 12.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on March 10, 2025. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

So I took my first trip over to the new track at Pine Forest a couple of weekends ago. Let me just say that I was impressed.

It kind of felt like I was walking into a stadium for the state meet with the way the rubberized track looked as the sun beat down on it. It is indeed a thing of beauty.

Midway Fire District completes advanced extrication training in Orlando

Written by Staff Reporters on March 10, 2025. Posted in Community, News.

Three Midway Fire District firefighters recently completed an intensive 40-hour advanced extrication training course held in Orlando. This course enhanced their skills in life-saving rescue techniques.