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Navarre grad Rachel Hester wraps up college softball career

Written by Brian Lester on May 7, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s own Rachel Hester has wrapped up her college softball career.

She had an opportunity to be with Flagler a little longer this season – the Saints made the NCAA Division II tournament – but the former Raider standout has opted to attend graduation instead.

Raider softball team thrilled about flipping script this season

Written by Brian Lester on May 6, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Renee Hester and Lily Weaver were sophomores when Navarre’s softball team last played in a regional tournament. Natalia Taylor was just a freshman.

The three talked about that experience early last week ahead of practice and are thankful to have another shot at the postseason.

Sudanese basketball player finds second home in Navarre community

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 6, 2025. Posted in Community, Faith, News.

Standing at 6’7”, it’s hard to miss Akok Chan (pronounced shawn) when you see him on or off the basketball court.
Originally from Sudan, he first arrived in the U.S. in 2020 on a student visa and became a scholar-ship athlete at Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, a school in Midway. He was 16 at the time.

Navarre Raiders have a new boys basketball coach

Written by Brian Lester on May 6, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Todd Arasmith is no stranger to Navarre. He coached with the Raider boys basketball team for two years.

Now, he’s back, this time as the head coach of the Raiders. He was introduced to the team Tuesday morning.

FWC and partners reintroduce frosted elfin caterpillars in north Florida

Written by Staff Reporters on May 6, 2025. 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.

Colabine ready for next opportunity in lacrosse

Written by Brian Lester on May 5, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Navarre lacrosse standout Jaden Colabine is headed to college to continue his lacrosse career.

He signed with Point University in Georgia last month and he felt like it was the right fit for him.

10 big issues in 2025 session

Written by News Service of Florida on May 5, 2025. 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 May 5, 2025. 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 May 5, 2025. 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 May 5, 2025. 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.