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So long September, hello grind of October

Written by Brian Lester on October 2, 2022. Posted in Sports.

With the bye week in the rear-view mirror, Navarre begins the grind of October, starting Thursday night with a game against Mosley in Panama City.

It’s the start of a critical stretch for the Raiders, who find themselves ranked seventh in the first set of the Region 1-4S rankings. Mosley is sixth, and Pace, who Navarre will face in a district game on Oct. 21, is seventh.

UWF Argos rally for thrilling win over North Greenville

Written by Brian Lester on October 2, 2022. Posted in Sports.

The University of West Florida stood on the edge of glory as Griffin Cerra lined up for a game-winning field goal attempt Saturday at night at Pen Air Field.

Once down 13 points, the Argos had now positioned themselves for a thrilling comeback win, a much needed win after losing a week earlier in double overtime to Delta State. Cerra didn’t disappoint.

Broadcast classrooms connect students, educators from across county

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 29, 2022. Posted in Education.

When you walk into Dan Schmitt’s classroom at Holley Navarre Middle School, you immediately notice the rather large screens that dot the front portion of the room. These screens are not meant to show movies or videos, but to help connect students dozens of miles away.

For many years, if you were a student who wanted to take a certain class that wasn’t offered at your school, then you were simply out of luck. But with broadcast classrooms, Santa Rosa County District Schools has given students that chance.

East Bay Church to celebrate anniversary of Relaunch

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 29, 2022. Posted in Faith.

East Bay Church, which was known as Midway Assembly of God until a few years ago, will be observing the anniversary of the church’s relaunch with the East Bay Birthday Celebration (1/44) on Sun., Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m.

The celebration will feature a cookout with hotdogs and hamburgers, as well as an ice cream truck and outdoor games for children and adults alike. The 1/44 stands for one year since relaunch and 44 years as a local church. While the church will be celebrating its anniversary, Pastor Stacy Clearman will be focused on continuing to grow the church.

Three things: September water board meeting

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 29, 2022. Posted in News.

Holley Navarre Water System meetings have drawn a packed room since the termination of former CEO, Dallas Peavey, Jr. The September meeting was no exception. Below we have listed the top three things you should know:

1. Forensic Audit

The perceived lack of oversight of the water system, especially following the revelations surrounding former HNWS CEO Dallas Peavey Jr., has become a hot button issue once again.

University of West Florida receives major gift

Written by Staff Reporters on September 29, 2022. Posted in Education, News.

The University of West Florida announced a $2.5 million gift from the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz law firm to name the UWF Center for Leadership and enhance its initiatives.

According to a UWF press release, the gift will support the Center for Leadership’s mission to develop effective leaders with a sense of personal authenticity and character, social and civic awareness and the ethical courage required to make positive change in the modern world.

On the farm: LEAD Academy teaches everything agriculture

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 29, 2022. Posted in Community, News.

When you go to LEAD Academy off Chumuckla Highway, you might hear teachers teaching arithmetic, children talking and playing, and… cows mooing?

Not too many schools have a barn, but LEAD Academy is not your typical school. Founded in 2013, LEAD Academy is a private, Christian academy that teaches things such as grammar, logic, and rhetoric. On top of those, they also have an agriculture program.

Gulf Breeze native named president of University of Alabama-Huntsville

Written by Staff Reporters on September 29, 2022. Posted in Community, News.

On Sept. 16, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees recommended and unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Charles L. Karr to president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Karr is a native of Gulf Breeze and has been in the University of Alabama System for the better part of three decades.

Fishing rodeo celebrates 10th year

Written by Staff Reporters on September 29, 2022. Posted in News.

The Okaloosa Gas Navarre Fishing Rodeo is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the first weekend in October. This year’s event will take place Oct. 1 and 2 in conjunction with Santa Rosa County’s Fish Navarre Weekend.

Admission to the Navarre Beach Pier is free for the event weekend and, as a bonus, Santa Rosa County will offer a 10% discount on annual walking and fishing passes. This is the only time during the year that the annual passes are discounted. For more information see FishNavarreWeekend.com.

County millage remains unchanged for 15th-straight year

Written by Ken Garner on September 29, 2022. Posted in News.

Outgoing Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Bob Cole issued a good-natured challenge to his fellow commissioners at last week’s final budget hearing.

“I’m happy to say that in the years I’ve served on this board, I’ve never raised the millage,” said Cole, who is retiring when his fifth fouryear term ends later this year. “So, that’s a goal you guys can set – for 20 years you can’t change the millage.”