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Nation declines as government spending, inflation grow; incomes fall

Written by Staff Reporters on July 28, 2023. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Using statistics from the Department of Labor, The Wall Street Journal reports that real hourly wages during the Biden presidency have declined.

When Joe Biden took office in January 2021, the average hourly wage adjusted for inflation was $11.39. Now, 29 months later, it stands at $11.03, a 3.16% decline.

Navarre Xpress still rolling in right direction

Written by Brian Lester on July 28, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Medals clanking has become a familiar sound for the Navarre Xpress. The sound grew a little louder this year.

The local track club had its best AAU season yet in its short history, particularly at the regional meet in Jacksonville earlier this summer when 19 qualified and 17 punched a ticket to nationals.

Over $20K seized in case of Gulf Breeze doctor accused of overprescribing pills

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 26, 2023. Posted in Crime, News.

The Gulf Breeze doctor accused of overprescribing pain medications to her patients is being taken to court.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is the plaintiff in a case before the circuit court of the First Judicial Circuit for Santa Rosa County. Dr. Elaine Sharp, the doctor in question, is the defendant. According to court records, two banks were identified as places Sharp commonly used to make deposits.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on July 25, 2023. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

I’ve been mostly out this week and about in other parts of Florida. Sarasota to be specific.

We brought seven of us to the Florida Press Conference to learn the latest trends and best practices in journalism and design. We also had our awards ceremony, and while Navarre Press didn’t win the overall trophy for our division, Santa Rosa Press Gazette did.

Austin Reed focused on another big year at WKU

Written by Brian Lester on July 25, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Austin Reed was on fire. Not literally, of course, but in sports terms.

He threw one touchdown pass. And then another. And another. And one more for good measure. Four in all to go along with a New Orleans Bowl-record 497 passing yards as he guided Western Kentucky to a 44-23 win over South Alabama on mid-December night in the Caesars Superdome.

Raiders in the Minors: Latest updates on Navarre alums Sandle and Cronin

Written by Brian Lester on July 24, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Michael Sandle continues to play well for the Asheville Tourists in his third season as a pro while Matt Cronin remains out of action for the Rochester Red Wings. Both are alums of Navarre.

Sandle is batting .218 through 55 games for the Tourists, the High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. He has racked up 44 hits and driven in 19 runs while scoring 22 runs.

Nonprofit helps turtles move across country

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 24, 2023. Posted in Beach.

The Emerald Coast is no stranger to sea turtles in need of help. Sea turtles get caught at fishing piers, are injured by boats and find themselves entrapped by plastic and other items that find their way into the ocean.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on July 24, 2023. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

High school coaches don’t have it easy. Most of them try to do the best job that they can, but often, they are in a no-win situation.

I’m not saying coaches are perfect. They get things wrong. We all do. It’s called being human.

Creating sports opportunities at Hurlburt Field for area athletes is a win win

Written by Brian Lester on July 24, 2023. Posted in News.

Football is the focus of the day. Navarre is getting set to take on Choctaw in a 7-on-7 game at Hurlburt Field.

Before things get rolling here on a hot and humid July morning in Northwest Florida, Col Allison Black steps onto the logo at midfield, the players gathered around her, and talks a little bit about the opportunity the athletes have to play this game and a little about what special operations are all about here on the base.