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Navarre residents brave winter waters for 14th annual Penguin Plunge

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on January 2, 2023. Posted in Community.

What started out as a foggy first morning of 2023 soon cleared, giving way to the 14th annual Penguin Plunge n’ Paddle at Juana’s Pagodas on Navarre Beach.

The fun and festivities of the New Year’s Day event benefited Healing Paws for Warriors for the fourth consecutive year.

Holley Navarre Water System Candidate Q&A

Written by Staff Reporters on January 2, 2023. Posted in News.

David Crumbley EDITOR’S NOTE: Navarre Press has reached out to each HNWS candidate and asked each the same series of questions. As the responses are received, they will be added here on our website. Name: David L. Crumbley Street address: Tidewater Dr., Navarre Occupation: Owner/Operator of The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro & Shoppe, 8211 Navarre […]

Bishop Wack, Diocese look to new year

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on January 2, 2023. Posted in Faith.

Even after five years as Bishop with the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Bishop William “Bill” Wack said he is just getting started.

Over the past few years, Wack (pronounced wok) and the Diocese have had to deal with several issues which have taken away the church’s ability to map out the future.

Gas prices could face roller coaster ride

Written by News Service of Florida on January 2, 2023. Posted in Business.

As average gasoline prices have moved back above $3 a gallon in Florida, a tech company that monitors the fuel industry foresees prices above $4 a gallon in 2023.

Acevedo proves she belongs in college soccer

Written by Brian Lester on January 2, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Halfway through her college soccer season at Methodist, Cami Acevedo faced an uncertain future. She initially thought she tore here ACL. It turned out to be her MCL.

Either way, it wasn’t an easy thing to deal with.

More close games for Raiders at holiday tournament

Written by Brian Lester on January 2, 2023. Posted in Sports.

In sticking with the theme of the season, Navarre’s boys basketball team played in three close games last week at Milton H. Johnson Optimist Invitational.

The Raiders went 1-2 in those games at Chipola College, notching their lone win last Wednesday with a 44-42 victory over Walton on the second day of the tourney.

Take Flight with Michael Carter: Navarre alum heads into final game of season

Written by Brian Lester on January 1, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Michael Carter has one game remaining in his second season in the NFL.

His latest game, though, turned out to be a tough one as he was limited to his fewest yards of the season.

Toll Relief Program begins Jan. 1

Written by News Service of Florida on December 30, 2022. Posted in News.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Dec. 15 signed Senate Bill 6A, establishing the Toll Relief Program through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which will provide account credits to frequent commuters using toll roads across the state. The program will give Floridians with 35 or more toll transactions per month a 50% credit to their account.
The legislation, originally proposed by DeSantis in September of this year, was successfully passed during the recent Legislative Special Session. The Toll Relief Program begins on Jan. 1, 2023, and runs through Dec. 31, 2023.

SRC Commission prepares to debut new forum format

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

Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, the Santa Rosa County Commission will limit public forum to an hour before each meeting.
“We felt like this was a reasonable compromise,” Chairman Colten Wright said at the commission’s regular meeting Dec. 8. “Once again, there was never any effort to squash anyone’s First Amendment rights or anything like that.”

Sheriff’s Office receives Excelsior Award from state

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

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently received recognition as one of Florida’s best law enforcement agencies.
The Sheriff’s Office received the Excelsior Award from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission.