Wednesday, May 7, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Gary Stephen Altieri, 50, after a brief standoff on Morella Street in Navarre. Altieri had reportedly barricaded himself inside a residence.
University Lending Group is so excited to welcome local Home Loan Specialist, Amanda Adamson (NMLS# 958719), to the Navarre team. Amanda brings over 12 years of experience in the mortgage industry and is dedicated to helping families achieve their homeownership dreams. Having lived in the area for over 30 years, Amanda has not only raised her children here, but also offers her clients a professional insight and understanding of the local market. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of West Florida giving her a strong foundation to guide clients through even the most complex financial decisions.
Standing at 6’7”, it’s hard to miss Akok Chan (pronounced shawn) when you see him on or off the basketball court.
Originally from Sudan, he first arrived in the U.S. in 2020 on a student visa and became a scholar-ship athlete at Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, a school in Midway. He was 16 at the time.
Navarre High School welcomed family members and friends of students to the annual NHS Art Show. Set up in the school’s media center/library, the show presented works from students across skill and grade levels in a variety of genres.
Navarre’s track team took aim at success at the Region 1-3A meet on a picture-perfect Friday afternoon in Pensacola.
Competing at the new track facility at Pine Forest, the Raiders produced a handful of top 10 performances, including Eddie Love Jr. breaking the school record in the 100.
Navarre grad Jordan Jefferson grew up chasing a dream of playing in the NFL. This past season, he lived it with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“It was special to live out that dream that a lot of kids wish they could,” Jefferson said. “I was in the 1% that got to do that. It was a blessing. God is good.”
