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Celebration of Life held for fire commissioner Dave Stone

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 5, 2025. Posted in Community, News.

Family, friends and firefighters across Northwest Florida gathered Sunday, May 4, to honor the life of Dave Stone, 78, who devoted much of his life to the fire service.

Held at The Club at Hidden Creek, the Celebration of Life featured speeches from Dave’s sons, Shannon and DJ, his pastor, Jack Kale, and others. Stone was a Commissioner for Holley Navarre Fire District and a Retired Assistant Chief with Ocean City Wright Fire Control District. Stone passed away April 14.

Hurlburt Field to require REAL ID for base access

Written by USAF Public Affairs on April 30, 2025. Posted in Military, News.

Any person requesting access to Hurlburt Field, to include active duty sponsored guests, will need to present a REAL ID beginning May 7, 2025.

To determine if a driver’s license is REAL ID compliant, look for a star in the upper right-hand corner of the ID.

Florida Senate committee refuses to recommend Rudman appointment to Pensacola State board

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 18, 2025. Posted in News.

Navarre resident and former State Representative Dr. Joel Rudman’s chances of staying on the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees have taken a hit after he was unanimously voted down by the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education during an April 15 hearing.
Appointed by Gov. DeSantis, Rudman still needs to go before the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee before a vote is taken on the Senate floor, which will decide whether he maintains a seat on the board of trustees. The Ethics and Elections Committee meets Tuesday, April 22.

Jesus: Man of the Shroud?

Written by Staff Reporters on April 14, 2025. Posted in Faith.

As Easter approaches, discussions surrounding the historical existence of Jesus, his resurrection, and artifacts like the Shroud of Turin gain prominence. The Shroud, a linen cloth made of flax, is considered the most studied archaeological artifact of all time, yet many remain unaware of its existence. Measuring approximately 14 feet long and 3.5 feet wide, it bears the full-length image of a crucified man, showing signs of rigor mortis, with wounds consistent with biblical accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Looking ahead to the FHSAA boys state weightlifting meet

Written by Brian Lester on April 11, 2025. Posted in Sports.

All the work weightlifting athletes from Santa Rosa County have put in this season reaches a culmination Saturday at the FHSAA state meet in Lakeland.

Action for 1A and 3A lifters gets underway at 9 a.m. EST at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

Neighbors of Twelve Oaks Rehab speak out on proposed expansion

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 24, 2025. Posted in Business, News.

People jumping fences, fire alarms blaring at night and concerns over children’s safety were some complaints heard at the March 13 Santa Rosa County Zoning Board hearing for Twelve Oaks, a rehabilitation facility in Navarre.

Democrat Valimont shares campaign thoughts as Congressional race heats up

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 19, 2025. Posted in News.

After winning their primaries, Republican Jimmy Patronis and Democrat Gay Valimont are set to square off Tuesday, April 1, to decide who will serve as Northwest Florida’s Congressional representative.

Black Hawk remembered

Written by Staff Reporters on March 18, 2025. Posted in News.

Last Monday marked the 10th anniversary of a tragedy Navarre residents won’t soon forget.

On March 10, 2015, a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter carrying seven U.S. Marines and four Louisiana National Guard soldiers crashed into the Santa Rosa Sound approximately 5 miles east of the Navarre Beach Bridge. There were no survivors.

Gulf Islands National Seashore sees cuts from DOGE

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 4, 2025. Posted in Beach, News.

During the first month of the Trump presidency, more than 1,000 park employees were laid off as part of the administration’s plans to reduce the size of federal agencies and their workforces.

The Department of Government Efficiency, known as “DOGE,” is responsible for the layoffs and has been advising the president on which federal programs and budget areas to cut as a way to slash federal spending.

Lighthouse Makos make school history in basketball

Written by Brian Lester on March 4, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Lighthouse Christian College is a conference champion in basketball for the first time in school history.

Beaten in the title game a year ago, the Makos made sure this time around would be different as they defeated Mid-Atlantic Christian 87-76 in the New South Atlantic Championship game Sunday in Milton.