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Gulf Breeze Zoo’s ‘Kenya’ predicts an early spring and a Chiefs Super Bowl win on Giraffe Day

Written by Kaitie Kiger on February 2, 2024. Posted in Community.

An excited crowd gathered Friday morning around Kenya, a 16-year-old reticulated giraffe resident at Gulf Breeze Zoo, to watch her predict the future.

Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day as it’s called everywhere else, will now be referred to as Giraffe Day in Santa Rosa County, according to county commissioner Colton Wright who read an official declaration at the celebration Friday morning.

Court deals blow to Chinese land law

Written by News Service of Florida on February 2, 2024. Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – A federal appeals court Thursday said a Florida law restricting people from China from owning property in the state likely is trumped by federal law and blocked its enforcement against two plaintiffs who have been in the midst of real-estate transactions.

An Airman’s journey: Life in the Air Force

Written by Staff Reporters on February 2, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

A lightbulb went off.

“If I’m at the same job for the next 20 years, I’ll go crazy,” thought Airman 1st Class Sydney Gore, 720th Operations Support Squadron command support staff technician. “I want to challenge myself in my career.”

FPL awards $200K in grants to help 28 nonprofits across Northwest Florida

Written by Staff Reporters on February 2, 2024. Posted in Community.

Consider the variety of needs in our community: beds for children who are sleeping on floors. food, clothing and care for at-risk foster children, STEM and mentoring programs to spark brighter lives for children and teens, marine and wildlife conservation and protection programs.

Navarre alum Jordan Jefferson calls Senior Bowl experience a blessing

Written by Brian Lester on February 2, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Near the end of Senior Bowl practice Thursday afternoon at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium, the American team had a little fun, including Jordan Jefferson running a route and making a catch as he crossed into the end zone.

Maybe he has a future as a receiver in the NFL, but all kidding aside, defensive tackle is where Jefferson excels. He’s set up to become the latest Navarre alum to hear his name called in the NFL Draft in April.

Women’s Health Fair drives awareness and mission readiness

Written by Staff Reporters on February 2, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

While the challenges of military life may push health and wellness to the background, events like the Women’s Health Fair Jan. 18, bring a crucial spotlight to the well-being of service members and their families.

Road to connect Woodlawn Beach Middle School to new soccer park

Written by Ken Garner on February 2, 2024. Posted in News.

A new soccer complex on U.S. Highway 98 will relieve pressure on Tiger Point Park and provide greater connectivity for Woodlawn Beach Middle School.

Boy Scout brings his passion for firefighting to Eagle Scout project

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 2, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

On most days, firefighters are the ones helping others but on Jan. 20, firefighters with Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District (NBFRD) received a helping hand from a young man.

Navarre Chamber recognizes Airmen of the Quarter

Written by Kaitie Kiger on February 1, 2024. Posted in News.

Kristen Rhodes, the head of the Navarre Chamber Military Affairs Committee, called out the names of the Airman of the Quarter winners at the chamber’s networking breakfast Jan. 19 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Supervisors read what made their airman stand out this quarter. Winners were presented a certificate and were photographed with Rhodes and Navarre Chamber Chairman Bridget House.