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Navarre house fire leaves one dead, family displaced

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 23, 2026. Posted in Community, News.

A woman died Sunday, July 19, after being rescued from a house fire Saturday, July 18, in the 2100 block of Villa Street. The fire was reported just before 8 p.m.

The 911 caller told dispatchers the rear porch of a home was on fire and that numerous vehicles were in the driveway. By the time Battalion 40 with the Holley-Navarre Fire District arrived, the fire had already spread into the attic.

UPDATE: Former Navarre gymnastics coach pleads guilty; indictment does not link crimes to gym

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 23, 2026. Posted in Crime, News.

A gymnastics coach and social media content creator from Navarre who had moved to Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Monday, July 20, in federal court to multiple charges related to the production, possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, as well as money laundering.

Theresa Mitchell, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to produce and distribute child sexual abuse material, two counts of production of child sexual abuse material, one count of receipt of child sexual abuse material, one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

In crisis: Navarre Beach Fire faces financial emergency

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 20, 2026. Posted in Beach, News.

In a message to leaseholders from Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District Chief Jonathan Kanzigg, the newly confirmed permanent chief, outlined the financial crisis the department is in.

“Unfortunately, I must share difficult news,” Kanzigg said in the message. He said the former chief, Danny Fureigh, was not forthcoming about the department’s financial condition. Kanzigg told leaseholders the reserve funds were moved to cover recurring expenses. The board learned of the emergency last week.

Pine Terrace Baptist youth hold worship on Navarre Beach

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 20, 2026. Posted in Beach, Community, Faith.

Navarre Beach isn’t the normal stomping grounds of Pine Terrace Baptist Church, but it was the site of the church’s recent student beach worship night.

The Milton church brought more than 30 youth members to the beach Wednesday, July 15, for an event filled with fellowship and summer fun.

Talking baseball with Navarre grad Michael Sandle

Written by Brian Lester on July 20, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Michael Sandle played in the Frontier League All-Star Game in mid-July. And while it wasn’t the ultimate goal, he knew if he just did what he does best, that he’d have a shot at it for the second year in a row.

Tropical Depression 2 forms in Gulf, expected to move west over coming days

Written by Collin Bestor on July 20, 2026. Posted in Uncategorized.

Tropical Depression 2 is inching toward the northern Gulf Coast early Monday, with forecasters at the National Weather Service saying the storm could be upgraded to tropical storm status by late afternoon.

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center hosts shark awareness day

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 17, 2026. Posted in Beach, Community.

While “Jaws” might have scared people away from the beach, sharks drew people to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center on Tuesday, July 14.

The center held a Shark Awareness Day event highlighting a predator found just off the Emerald Coast.

Meet new Navarre Raider offensive coordinator Michael Harper

Written by Brian Lester on July 16, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Michael Harper is coaching in Florida for the first time in his career. He’s the Navarre Raiders’ new offensive coordinator and is enjoying the experience so far.

Friends to all: Navarre mourns John Starrett, Coby Thompson

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 15, 2026. Posted in Community, News.

Navarre residents John Starrett and Coby Thompson were full of love and life.

That is how nearly every friend and family member the Navarre Press spoke with described the couple, who died the night of July 2 in a motorcycle crash in Pensacola. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at mile marker 1 on Interstate 110 near the Pensacola Bay Center.

Navarre Beach Fire Commission: Yes to new chief, no to property reclassification

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 14, 2026. Posted in Beach, News.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District will not be pursuing a plan to reclassify Transient Public Lodging Establishments as non-residential properties. TPLEs include Airbnb, VRBO and other rental properties.

Tuesday, July 14, the Navarre Beach Fire Commission discussed the future of the proposal, which had been tabled since a contentious April meeting.