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United Methodist General Conference sees major changes for denomination

Written by Staff Reporters on May 13, 2024. Posted in Faith.

The past few years have been nothing short of controversial for the United Methodist Church, one of the largest denominations within the United States. With thousands of congregations leaving the church over issues such as LGBTQ clergy, the 2024 annual UMC general conference promised to garner attention from Methodist believers across the board.

During the conference, which was held in Charlotte, North Carolina April 23 to May 3, UMC made sweeping changes to their policies regarding acceptance of clergy with non-heterosexual orientation, reduction of U.S. bishops, and regionalization of the UMC.

Well #7, where are you?

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 6, 2024. Posted in News.

The Holley Navarre Water System (HNWS) sent out a public notice to its members April 30 detailing the failure of Fairpoint Regional Utility Services (FRUS) to collect a subset of drinking water samples from April 2023 to September 2023. The lapse in water sample collection came after a new well was brought online.

Ready to get started

Written by Daniel Evans on April 25, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Some of my favorite childhood memories are summer days spent running around my grandmother’s yard in DeFuniak Springs. Back then, a “vacation” for our family meant a four-hour drive to Florida to see family for a few days.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on April 11, 2024. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

There are two car washes this Saturday. One is going to be on the south side of Highway 98 at Navarre Park and the other is going to be across the highway at Centennial Bank. They are both raising money for the same organization “DUO” or “Do Unto Others.” We have written several stories about this cause which raises money to give to principals to help students in need. Whether you are coming or going through Navarre between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday – please let the students wash your car for cash – or just drive through and hand them some cold hard cash.

County commissioners approve impact fees, with a caveat

Written by Gail Acosta on April 11, 2024. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County commissioners on Thursday voted to pass an impact fee to be used for roads and transportation purposes, if and only if voters approve a half-cent sales tax. The two are bound together.

Remembering the disappearance, death of Cassie Carli

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 27, 2024. Posted in News.

March 27, 2024, marked the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of Cassie Carli, 37, a Navarre woman who was exchanging custody of her daughter with her daughter’s father at the time she disappeared. The incident became a national news story and led to the passing of legislation to address custody exchange safety.

School scrutinized, owner responds

Written by Gail Acosta on March 20, 2024. Posted in News.

Lighthouse Private Christian Academy on New Hope Rd. in Gulf Breeze has come under the scrutiny of Santa Rosa County officials, Midway Fire Department, and Department of Children and Families in recent days as a result of a fire safety inspection.

East Bay K-8 holds Zoom presentation with Holocaust survivor

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 19, 2024. Posted in Community.

Dr. Irene Butter, 93, has spent most of her life in academics. A professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, she taught in the college’s School of Public Health from 1962 to 1996.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on March 18, 2024. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

I received a message late Wednesday night. The person sending it was informing me that Navarre head football coach Jay Walls was taking a job in Georgia.

This inside source wanted to make sure the ‘Navarre guy’ had the opportunity to break the news first.

Lawsuits filed concerning Midway 2021 water crisis fallout

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 18, 2024. Posted in News.

Midway Water System and Brown Construction of Northwest Florida are being sued for their roles in a 2021 incident which allowed raw sewage to flow through a water main. The incident led to a mandatory boil water notice and later a no-water notice was issued.