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Beached sailboat on Gulf Islands National Seashore has interesting story behind it

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 8, 2023. Posted in Beach, Community.

For those who have visited Gulf Islands National Seashore recently, you might have noticed something peculiar resting on the sand. A sailboat.

The site where the boat rests, which is near beach access 33-A, has become a favorite for local photographers but for one man, the owner, it has been a headache.

Destin developer Craig Kruse dead at 74

Written by Ken Garner on February 8, 2023. Posted in News.

Craig Kruse, the Destin developer whose projects are remaking East Milton, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. He was 74.

Sheriff’s Office finds ‘no credible threat’ in Navarre High School post

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

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has determined that a photo circulating on social media this week of a gun and ammo was not considered a credible threat against Navarre High School, according to Jillian Durkin, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office.

The photo, which was sent to the Navarre Press by a concerned parent, included the caption “Wednesday can’t come faster,” with a sad face emoji.

It’s not the years, it’s the mileage

Written by Brian Lester on February 7, 2023. Posted in Opinion.

In a lot of ways, I haven’t minded getting older.

Despite a couple of back surgeries (in fact, I am writing this column on the 10th anniversary of my first), I am a rather healthy guy in my mid-40s.

Why moving public notices to government websites Is a bad idea

Written by Staff Reporters on February 7, 2023. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Last year, the Legislature passed a public notice bill (HB 7049) that went into effect Jan. 1.

The new law gives counties the option to place public notices solely on their own government website and dispense with any such notice in the traditional format — newspapers and newspaper websites.

For God’s Sake: To live is Christ, and to die is gain

Written by Michael Bannon on February 7, 2023. Posted in For God's Sake, Opinion.

Occasionally in life, we have watershed moments, some life-defining occurrence that suddenly sends our life or our perspective on life in a different direction.

I have had several watershed moments in my life, and the Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 1:21 reminded me of one of them.

Apostolic Lighthouse to host men’s conference

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 7, 2023. Posted in Faith.

Apostolic Lighthouse Church, which has been holding services in the Navarre community for nearly 20 years, will soon hold their third annual Forged: Men of Steel Conference Thursday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 12.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on February 7, 2023. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

Haason Reddick leads the NFL in sacks. He’s having a postseason to remember.

And on Sunday he’ll play in the Super Bowl with the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Henry Merrill named substitute teacher of year

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 7, 2023. Posted in Education.

Henry Merrill, 76, was sitting in a Bagdad Elementary School classroom when superintendent Dr. Karen Barber and staff from the school came into the room holding flowers.

At first Merrill, who is a substitute teacher, thought he might be in trouble, but soon realized Barber was there for a much different reason.

Woodstoke festival back for 18th year

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 7, 2023. Posted in Community.

The nonprofit Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society is getting ready to host the 18th annual Woodstoke Festival at Holley Hill Pottery, located at 7507 Buckeye Drive in Navarre.

Woodstoke is a free public event that highlights the work of artists in the field of woodfired pottery and ceramics. It will take place Feb. 18.