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Ty-Breaker! Ty Mitchell knocks down clutch 3-pointer in win over Pace

Written by Brian Lester on December 6, 2021. Posted in Sports.

Isaiah Hayes dribbled the ball near the Pace logo as the final seconds ticked away in regulation. Tied game. Time running out. The pressure was on for Navarre to make something happen.

Hayes made a move toward the basket, dribbling a few times and drawing a double team. Rather than force something, he kicked the ball out to Ty Mitchell, who was standing in front of the Navarre bench ready to deliver.

In-state tourism marketing boost sought

Written by News Service of Florida on December 6, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

Money to market in-state tourism would increase under a budget proposal filed Monday by Rep. Jayer Williamson, R-Pace. Williamson, who filed 19 separate budget requests on Monday that totaled $26 million, included a proposal for $2 million to assist the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association for its “coordinated marketing, media and events program to promote Florida tourism to residents of the state.”

Photo of the Day

Written by Staff Reporters on December 5, 2021. Posted in Photos.

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Gerry Barnes. Jerry took this photo on Nov. 2, 2021 at Harbor Walk Marina in Destin.

“I am fascinated by pelicans,” Gerry said.

Jay High School seeks to rename gym after legendary coach

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2021. Posted in Education.

Benjamin H. West II, Principal of Jay High School, recently stood before the Santa Rosa County School Board to request that the Facilities Naming Committee convene to consider renaming the gymnasium at JHS after one of its longtime coaches.

Coach John C. Smith worked in Santa Rosa County Schools for 40 years, 36 of which were spent as the head basketball coach at JHS.

Fairpoint releases third-party study on water quality

Written by Staff Reporters on December 3, 2021. Posted in News.

Fairpoint Regional Utility System, Inc. (FRUS) just announced the findings of a comprehensive third-party study conducted on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in untreated water samplings.

Meet West Navarre Intermediate School’s Teacher of the Year

Written by Staff Reporters on December 3, 2021. Posted in Education.

Ashley Huggins has been teaching third graders at West Navarre Intermediate School (WNIS) for all 16 years of her career.

This year, Huggins finally accepted her nomination as Teacher of the Year for WNIS and won the award after years of declining.

Simpson eyes local governments, no-fault, pensions

Written by News Service of Florida on December 3, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

Senate President Wilton Simpson this week backed a controversial proposal that could open local governments to more lawsuits, while also suggesting lawmakers might revisit a vetoed effort to end the state’s no-fault auto insurance system.

Meet the candidates for the Holley-Navarre Water System board

Written by Staff Reporters on December 3, 2021. Posted in News.

The Holley Navarre Water System, Inc. will hold its annual meeting, including election of director, on January 18, 2022. The meeting will be called to order at 7 a.m. and voting will take place from 7:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. at The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd.

Tibet Drive remains closed as next step sorted out

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on December 3, 2021. Posted in News.

District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright said progress is being made on the restoration of Tibet Drive.

The small privately owned road has fallen into such disrepair that it has been closed for months.