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Navarre’s own Dante Wright eyes shot at playing in NFL

Written by Brian Lester on April 16, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Dante Wright was a multi-sport athlete while at Navarre and believes that has played a big part in how far he’s come as a football player.

One of the best all-around athletes in Raider history, Wright is now hoping to play in the NFL. The draft is next weekend.

Navarre alum Josh Carter takes aim at playing in NFL

Written by Brian Lester on April 15, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Josh Carter nearly walked away from football in eighth grade. But his dad convinced him to go to one more practice

The rest is history for Carter, a Navarre alum who is now gearing up for the NFL Draft and hoping to get an opportunity to live out his football dream.

Veteran riders group visits Navarre American Legion on trip to Florida’s Gold Star memorials

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 14, 2025. Posted in Community, Military.

The low heavy roar of the motorcycles could be heard from a couple of blocks away. The riders were definitely on their way.

American Legion Post 382, located on E Esplanade Street in Navarre, was preparing to house Flags of Honor Escorts, a veterans’ motorcycle group, for the night, Friday, April 4. The group, which had close to a dozen members stop by Navarre, had just held a memorial service at Pensacola’s Veterans Memorial Park to honor Gold Star families and servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Navarre’s baseball team ends regular season with win

Written by Brian Lester on April 10, 2025. Posted in Sports.

The day before Navarre’s regular season finale in baseball, First-year Raider head coach John Crossley talked about how this team battles no matter what.

“They are still battling. Still fighting,” Crossley said. “The guys have not given up on themselves or me. It’s been good to see.”

Navarre Raider boys lacrosse team makes history in tourney

Written by Brian Lester on April 10, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Jaden Colabine stood in the front of the goal that he defended to near perfection as his teammates came rushing to him to celebrate a big win.

This was a special night for the Raider boys lacrosse team, which won a tournament game for the first time in program history, dominating Milton 13-1 Wednesday night in a District 1-2A quarterfinal.

Navarre’s Jacob Green reaches 50 goals in lacrosse career

Written by Brian Lester on April 7, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Jacob Green didn’t start playing lacrosse until last year.

He only scored six goals on a Navarre Raider team that won only four games.

Navarre High Theatre leaves it all on the stage for spring musical ‘Footloose’

Written by Kaitie Kiger on April 7, 2025. Posted in Community, Education.

Under the direction of Jan Savage, the Navarre High Theatre Department received a standing ovation for their spring production, “Footloose the Musical” April 4 and 5. After months of rehearsals, practicing lines, choreography, body language and portraying emotion, the cast gave it their all last weekend and put on a superb production both nights.

Many seniors plan to chase their dreams of careers in acting and music after graduation.

Mer Sea development on Navarre Beach moving ahead

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 7, 2025. Posted in Beach.

The Mer Sea development on Navarre Beach, which is supposed to bring a 47-house subdivision to the corner of South Carolina Street and White Sands Boulevard, is moving forward.

The project’s future was uncertain following the untimely deaths of its developers, Steve, Ann and Jay Hering, this past November.

April 10 Zoning Board Preview: Six developments in Navarre to be considered

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 4, 2025. Posted in Business, News.

Santa Rosa County Zoning Board will meet Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. to discuss 15 rezoning requests from across the county. Six of the 15 requests come from County Commission District 4, which consists of Navarre and Holley.
The meeting will be held in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room at Santa Rosa County’s government offices (6495 Caroline St., Milton). The meeting is open to the public and public comments are encouraged.

Navarre Raider girls lacrosse team takes big step forward

Written by Brian Lester on April 3, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Subtract the opening quarter of Navarre’s girls lacrosse game against rival Gulf Breeze and the Raiders played the powerhouse Dolphins pretty tough Wednesday night.

So while a 15-8 defeat at the hands of Gulf Breeze in Dolphin Stadium is technically a loss, it’s also a big step forward for Navarre in a season that has been historic for the program.