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IDEAS IN ACTION—It is well past time to modernize Florida’s Baker & Marchman Acts

Written by Staff Reporters on September 6, 2022. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

One year ago, Johnny Lee Akins of Crestview, Florida sought treatment for severe mental health issues at a hospital with a psychiatric receiving facility, and despite his wife’s desperate pleas, the facility released him because he apparently did not meet commitment criteria.

Turner, Anthony lead Raiders at Patriot Invitational

Written by Brian Lester on September 6, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Marisa Turner recorded the top time for Navarre’s girls cross-country team at Saturday’s Patriot Invitational Saturday morning in Pace.

Turner crossed the finish line in 23:50.80, good enough for 32nd overall, to pave the way for the Raiders. Gavin Anthony had the top boys time for Navarre, placing 22nd with a time of 18:50.20.

Pensacola film production hopes to highlight area

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 6, 2022. Posted in Community.

While a number of movies and television shows have been filmed in Pensacola and around Northwest Florida, very few have attempted to capture the community in which they were filming.

That’s what “Sacred Hart,” a film that just wrapped up principal photography, is attempting to do.

State eyes shift on property insurer ratings

Written by News Service of Florida on September 6, 2022. Posted in Business.

Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative.

The Joint Legislative Budget Commission next week is expected to consider a proposal to spend $1.5 million to hire a consultant that would look at options for property insurers to get adequate financial ratings.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on September 6, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized.

Nick Brahms was one of the first athletes to reach out to me in April on the morning my dad passed away and share his condolences.

But that’s just Nick. Always considerate of others. He’s a class act all the way and the kind of person everyone should strive to be like. Our world would be a better place if they were.

Division I opportunity ahead for Navarre’s Kyra McKelvey

Written by Brian Lester on September 6, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Kyra McKelvey is set to live the dream as a college volleyball player.

The Navarre standout will take her talents to the Division I level next fall, committing to Southeastern Louisiana.

Julia Stapleton recalls time at Navarre High, other schools

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 6, 2022. Posted in Education.

If you went to Navarre High School at any point in time, then you are likely familiar with Julia Stapleton.

She spent the past 39 years teaching around 8,000 students. Stapleton, who is originally from Illinois, moved to Florida in 1982 and began teaching in 1983.

Nick Brahms announces he is stepping away from football

Written by Brian Lester on September 6, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Nick Brahms made the toughest decision of his football career last week when he announced Monday on social media that he was stepping away from the sport he loves.

Poised to be a starter for the fifth consecutive year with the Auburn Tigers, the Navarre alum said in a post that the wear and tear of the game had simply taken too much of a toll on him.

Jehovah’s Witnesses return to door knocking

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 6, 2022. Posted in Faith.

You might be hearing a knock on your door sometime soon. Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning Sept. 1.

The nontrinitarian denomination suspended their famous campaign for two and a half years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Navarre misses opportunity to make statement against Pine Forest

Written by Brian Lester on September 3, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s opportunity to make a statement will have to wait.

The Raiders started strong against state-ranked Pine Forest but couldn’t sustain the momentum in a 39-9 loss to the Eagles Friday night at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.