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Alcohol ‘to go’ proposal motors ahead

Written by News Service of Florida on February 16, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

Driving home with sealed mixed drinks or other alcoholic libations as part of “to go” meals, an option allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic to help restaurants, moved closer Tuesday to becoming permanent in Florida.

Reptiles and amphibians rarely seen but are still around in winter months

Written by Les Harrison on February 16, 2021. Posted in More with Les, Opinion.

The covers feel really great on cold February mornings, especially when it is time to get up and go.

Warm and secure, there is the impulse to remain in bed for an extended time and delay the thermal shock of the world beyond blankets and quilts. Most residents of the area however must rise and, hopefully, shine.

Letter: Want to change party affiliation? Here’s how

Written by Staff Reporters on February 16, 2021. Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

Want to change party affiliation? Here’s how

I recently sent this letter to our supervisor of elections. I thought others might want to use it as a template.

Students learn Gospel, English through church ministry

Written by Michael Bannon on February 16, 2021. Posted in Faith.

When First Baptist Church Navarre began its English as a Second Language (ESL) classes six months ago, they knew that they were addressing a great need in Santa Rosa County.

Their research had revealed that about 12,000 people for whom English is not their primary language live within a 10-mile radius of the church.
Since then, this new ministry has experienced tremendous growth.

For God’s Sake: Becoming a new creation in Christ

Written by Michael Bannon on February 16, 2021. Posted in Faith, For God's Sake, Opinion.

A lifetime ago, I was the lead guitarist for a rock band.

When I admit this in church circles, it is met with a bemused look that says, “Really?” I will admit, I bear little resemblance to a “rocker” with my gray hair and conservative attire but put a guitar in my hands and my claim is quickly validated.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on February 16, 2021. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

We all knew that new commissioner, James Calkins, is a proud supporter of former president Donald Trump, but we were amused to find out that the voicemail on his phone identifies him as Trump himself.

“Hi, this is Donald Trump,” it begins, with the last part of Trump’s last name swallowed by another message.

Editorial: Eight words that changed the county

Written by Staff Reporters on February 16, 2021. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Eight words and at least two months of argument that revealed political fissures, real or imagined, between the north and south ends of Santa Rosa County and pitted science against business might have come to an end.

It is anticipated that the county commission will vote 5-0 during a Feb. 25, 2021 meeting to drop a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that would have allowed more or new borrow pit mining above a protected drinking water reservoir that serves tens of thousands of people.

Gun interest up, supplies down

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on February 16, 2021. Posted in News.

After nearly 45 years in the gun sales business, Miles Schuler has learned how to predict the ebbs and flows of the industry. Before COVID-19 even hit, he predicted 2020 would be a volatile year that would lead to increased gun sales at his store Trade Winds Pawn and Gun.

Regional matchups moved to Wednesday night

Written by Brian Lester on February 16, 2021. Posted in Sports.

With school being canceled Tuesday because of the colder weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, the postseason schedule for two of Navarre’s teams has changed.

The Raider girls basketball team and the Raider girls soccer team have had their games moved from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Florida tourism numbers lowest since 2010

Written by News Service of Florida on February 16, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

COVID-19 ended a decade of record-setting tourism numbers in Florida, with the industry seeing a 34 percent drop in visitors in 2020 compared to the prior year.