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Another look sought in redistricting case

Written by News Service of Florida on April 25, 2024. Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – Voting-rights groups want a federal court to reconsider a ruling that upheld the constitutionality of a Florida congressional redistricting plan, pointing to the “outsized” role that Gov. Ron DeSantis played in pushing the plan through the Legislature.

For God’s Sake: live godly lives

Written by Michael Bannon on April 25, 2024. Posted in For God's Sake, Opinion.

“The times, they are a changin,’” Bob Dylan warned sixty years ago. Newsflash, Bob, they change every year, twice a year in fact. Last month, we honored the mnemonic “spring forward,” and will do the opposite come November when we “fall back.” It’s even more complicated for Floridians because we are one of the 13 states that sit in two time zones.

Ready to get started

Written by Daniel Evans on April 25, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Some of my favorite childhood memories are summer days spent running around my grandmother’s yard in DeFuniak Springs. Back then, a “vacation” for our family meant a four-hour drive to Florida to see family for a few days.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on April 25, 2024. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

I’m attending a conference this week in Dallas, and I ran across this column from nearly ten years ago that I felt was still relevant, maybe more so and it doesn’t just pertain to students. It was by printed in 2015 and is the subject of a book by Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University from 2002 – 2019.

Navarre Deserves To Vote

Written by Staff Reporters on April 25, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Ten years ago, a group of local citizens considered what it would mean for Navarre to become its own town. This group raised over $38,000 and held meetings that led to a vote. They very nearly succeeded, earning 44% of the vote in 2014.

Construction Career Days offers students hands-on experience

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 25, 2024. Posted in Education, News.

In recent years, the state of Florida has pushed for greater educational opportunities for trade and vocational training. On April 16 and 17, students from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties were given the opportunity to go to Milton to take part in Northwest Florida Construction Career Days.

Pension payment, construction updates main topics for Holley Navarre Water Board in April

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 25, 2024. Posted in News.

At their April 16 meeting, the Holley Navarre Water System Board of Directors approved the payment of the minimum contribution to the company’s pension plan.

Navarre’s softball team set to play Pace in district tournament

Written by Brian Lester on April 25, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s softball team had a tough time against powerhouse Pace last Tuesday night at home.

The Raiders lost 13-0 to the Patriots in five innings, dropping to 9-13 on the year.

Infant critically injured in Escambia County crash

Written by Staff Reporters on April 24, 2024. Posted in News.

A 2-month-old infant had critical injuries following an accident that occurred on West Jackson Street in Escambia County on Tuesday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol. That infant has since died.

BP money aims to bolster workforce training

Written by News Service of Florida on April 24, 2024. Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – Triumph Gulf Coast earlier this month surpassed the milestone of distributing more than $550 million in grant awards stemming from the BP oil spill settlement, with much of the funding going toward schools in an effort to boost the North Florida region’s local workforce.