Group forms to ‘Protect’ Navarre from incorporation
Every few years, groups organize in an attempt to incorporate Navarre. Protect Navarre organized last month to prove it isn’t necessary.
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Congratulations class of 2023
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in Opinion.
Our high school seniors are about to celebrate a huge accomplishment in their life and dip their toe into the adult end of the life pool. We are excited for you as you realize your whole life is ahead of you. You have barely begun to scratch the surface of what you can accomplish. The past twelve years have all been for this moment – mostly. Some of you will go on to use algebraic equations and some of you won’t. Whatever you decide to do with your life over the next few years, do it well! Here is some advice we couldn’t resist passing along:
Rudman staying busy after first legislative session
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in News.
Joel Rudman, a family physician, drove to Daytona Beach and back in a single day last week for a three-hour meeting with doctors at Halifax Medical Center, where he did his residency from 1996-1999.
It’s all part of the job of representing District 3 in the Florida House of Representatives.
Raider softball team poised to build on 2023 success
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre’s softball team put together one of its best seasons in 2023 and all signs point to that success continuing next year.
While the Raiders are losing a strong senior class that helped the team reach its first regional tournament since 2019, a number of key players will return for the 2024 campaign.
Publix, retail planned for Bergren Road
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Business, News.
Bergren Road will likely see more activity in the next few years as there are plans to construct a shopping complex at its intersection with U.S. Highway 98.
The shopping center will be anchored by a 55,454 square feet grocery store. According to construction plans for the property, the store will be a Publix supermarket.
Looking back, looking ahead
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education, News.
The school year is coming to a close.
With that in mind, Navarre Press sat down with Santa Rosa District Schools’ superintendent Dr. Karen Barber to talk about the school year’s biggest successes, challenges and the new things coming to county schools in fall 2023.
Spring game ‘something to build on’ for Raiders
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Sports.
The early excitement of a 17 to nothing lead quickly dissipated for Navarre as the Raiders gave up three touchdowns and the win to their rival, the Gulf Breeze Dolphins, Friday, May 19.
The Raiders did show some promise on both sides of the ball, especially on defense through most of the time varsity played as they caught two interceptions. The first quarter was mostly a defensive struggle, with the Raiders scoring on a touchdown once and the Dolphins not getting anywhere close.
Gulf Breeze teen a leader in fentanyl education
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Education, News.
May 9 marked the second annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day in the United States.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S., according to the CDC. It is a large part of the conversation around the opioid epidemic.
Recycling services likely suspended until June 12
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
The temporary suspension of recycling services in Santa Rosa County has been extended.
Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s Materials Recycling Facility remains closed as it hires and trains additional personnel and will not be receiving mixed recyclables for processing. Operations are now expected to resume Monday, June 12.
Water system settles on pool fill adjustment policy
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
It appears the discussion around Holley-Navarre Water System’ pool fill policy has finally been laid to rest.
The board of directors for HNWS met Tuesday, May 16. During the meeting, the board discussed several issues, notably pool fill adjustments.