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BoCC selects Parker, Calkins as chairman and vice-chairman for coming year

Written by Ken Garner on November 9, 2023. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Sam Parker and James Calkins as chairman and vice chairman at its meeting Monday, Nov. 6.

Commissioner Colten Wright, the outgoing chairman, resumed the tradition of passing the gavel to the vice chairman; a year ago, Parker prevented Calkins – then the vice chairman – from his turn as chairman by nominating Wright for the job.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits set to open in Navarre, offering chance to win $250 Shopping Spree

Written by Staff Reporters on November 8, 2023. Posted in Business, News.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, a Florida based, family-owned wine and spirits retailer, will open a brand-new location in Navarre on Thursday, November 9, and celebrate the occasion with a big giveaway. The store will be located at 8315 Mikajack Avenue in Navarre.

Justices question state arguments on pot initiative

Written by News Service of Florida on November 8, 2023. Posted in Florida News.

Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.

Gulf Breeze Will Do announces its 2023 grant winners

Written by Staff Reporters on November 8, 2023. Posted in Community.

Gulf Breeze – Gulf Breeze Will Do, a women’s philanthropic group, awarded $37,000 in grants at its annual meeting on Nov. 5.

Elijah Melendez talks about adjustment to Division I football

Written by Brian Lester on November 7, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Elijah Melendez began his college career at NCAA Division II Valdosta State.

After two years there, he moved on to D-I McNeese State and points out that it’s been an interesting road to walk so far.

Jarrett makes history at UWF

Written by Brian Lester on November 7, 2023. Posted in Sports.

University of West Florida quarterback Byron Jarrett is in rare air after becoming the first in program history to throw for at least 5,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards.

Santa Rosa County District Schools unveils new High School building projects

Written by Staff Reporters on November 7, 2023. Posted in Education, News.

Santa Rosa County District Schools has announced its comprehensive building projects, including the construction of the brand-new Southend High School, set to open its doors to students in August 2026. Furthermore, plans for a high school in the north portion of the county are in the pipeline.

Battling the cold: Hurlburt Field’s arctic-ready Airmen

Written by Staff Reporters on November 7, 2023. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field – In an era of ever-evolving challenges and threats, the Airmen of Hurlburt Field’s Mission Sustainment Team are constantly seeking new ways to prepare for the demands of the modern world. One such initiative took them to the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force base in Florida, where they conducted intensive cold weather training, pushing the limits of their abilities and equipment.

Navarre resident recycles glass into works of art

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 7, 2023. Posted in Beach.

“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” – Henry David Thoreau

Not everyone can look at a broken piece of glass and say, ‘I can make something out of this.’ For Theresa Wolf, it has become a passion.

Plans for Alvin’s Island on Navarre Beach moving forward

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 7, 2023. Posted in Beach.

In January of this year, Navarre Press reported the owners of Alvin’s Island, a beach retail chain, were looking at the possibility of building and opening one of the stores on Navarre Beach near the Regency Condominiums (8525 Gulf Blvd.).