East Bay K8 students learn about drug dangers with familiar face
In addition to combating drugs in the community through law enforcement, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is taking the fight to the elementary school level.
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Working without contract since October, Santa Rosa teachers still at negotiating table with district
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education, News.
Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE), the union representing teachers and other instructional staff in Santa Rosa County schools, has been at the negotiating table with Santa Rosa District Schools for the past five and a half months trying to agree to terms for a contract for the 2023-24 school year.
The two sides have been through eight negotiation sessions with no end in sight. One of the most recent sessions was held Jan. 18.
Flag bill gets DeSantis backing, stalls in Senate
Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.
Tallahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday supported a proposal that would restrict what flags can be flown at schools and other public buildings, as critics of the bill — and Senate analysts — questioned prohibiting flags that represent a “political viewpoint.”
Arc of Emerald Coast receives $25,000 from Fort Walton Beach Rotary
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
The Arc of the Emerald Coast announced that on Wednesday, Jan. 31, it received a generous donation of $25,000 from the Fort Walton Beach Rotary. The funds were raised at the North Florida Pickleball Brawl, the Rotary’s annual pickleball tournament.
Navarre Independent Chapel’s Archer has preached for over six decades
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith.
If you think 50 years in any career field is a milestone, try 65.
That’s how long Bob Archer, who turns 91 in 2024, has been preaching the Lord’s Word. Archer has been pastor of Navarre Chapel, an independent Baptist congregation located next door to Navarre’s Walmart Supercenter.Navarre nearly rallies for win over Crestview in district girls basketball tournament
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre’s girls basketball team could have folded up shop after the first half of its District 1-6A quarterfinal against Crestview last Monday night.
The Raiders trailed 19-9 at halftime but put together a furious second-half rally, nearly resulting in an upset win of the fourth-seeded Bulldogs.
Tyrell Marshall looking forward to football future at UWF
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Tyrell Marshall won’t be going too far from home to play college football, choosing to play for the University of West Florida.
Marshall originally committed to Division I Memphis, but when the Navarre defensive back standout chose to go another route, he knew D-II UWF had interest.
Santa Rosa All County Band hits right note in Pace
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community.
The sound of rain couldn’t drown out the sound of Santa Rosa’s All County Band Saturday, Jan. 27.
In spite of the gloomy weather, parents, school district employees and the community packed Pace Assembly of God to hear both middle school and high school students perform a variety of tunes from classics such as the Wizard of Oz and Star Wars to more recent compositions such as Tarantella by Carol Brittin Chambers.Southeastern Grocers honors Black History Month with annual grant program
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harvey’s Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.
Guard director backed as Texas deployment nears
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Tallahassee – As the state prepares to send members of the Florida State Guard to Texas, the Senate began moving forward Monday with confirming the State Guard’s director.