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Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District personnel get scuba certified

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 22, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District is adding scuba diving to their first responder repertoire. NBFRD Fire Chief Danny Fureigh, Beach Safety Division Chief Austin Turnbull and nine firefighters from the district have received comprehensive scuba training this summer. The training began May 14. Fureigh said the training adds a much-needed safety net to those on […]

Why I support Navarre incorporation

Written by Staff Reporters on August 22, 2024. Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

I’m a full-time Navarre resident. I support incorporating Navarre, and I will express it to anyone but only if they ask or complain about the seemingly unchecked development and diminishing quality of life in Navarre. Typically, I’m not a bomb-thrower, but the very fact that our county commissioners have denied Navarre residents the fundamental right to choose how they will be governed by refusing to have the issue of Navarre incorporation appear on the ballot is uncontestable evidence that Navarre residents should choose to incorporate in an upcoming independent straw vote.

Vote in the Navarre incorporation straw poll and get it over with

Written by Staff Reporters on August 22, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Should Navarre incorporate?

That’s the only question voters in the Navarre incorporation area will see on the ballot on Oct. 12 in a straw poll election meant to get the consensus of the community.

Navarre opens swim season against rival Gulf Breeze

Written by Brian Lester on August 21, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Navarre didn’t win its season-opening swim meet against Gulf Breeze Monday at the Pullam YMCA, but the Raiders did produce some strong performances.

Among them were first place finishes by Zoe Miller, Lily Byard, Ayven Fields and Tyler Lewis on a hot and sunny afternoon at the Raiders’ home pool.

Makayla Ludwick wins swim rescue national championship, a first for Navarre Beach

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

Navarre Beach Lifeguards is celebrating a milestone for its agency. Earlier this month, Senior Lifeguard Makayla Ludwick won a national championship in the swim rescue competition at the United States Lifeguarding Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships in South Padre Island, Texas.

Navarre Raiders fall short in varsity half of Kickoff Classic against Pensacola

Written by Brian Lester on August 17, 2024. Posted in Sports.

EZ Gaska and his defensive teammates on Navarre’s football team know they will be looked upon to lead this season because of their experience.

Friday night against Pensacola in a Kickoff Classic at Jim Scoggins Stadium, the Raider defense consistently got after it while providing the leadership expected of it.

Company that will organize Navarre incorporation vote promises fairness, explains voting process

Written by Daniel Evans on August 15, 2024. Posted in News.

The company being paid to conduct a straw poll on Navarre’s incorporation has been around for over 100 years and has organized votes all around the country of varying sizes and scope. Preserve Navarre, which is pushing for Navarre’s incorporation, has hired Honest Ballot, a company out of New York that has organized elections since […]

Former Olympic gold medalist saves Navarre teen after jet ski crash

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 13, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

Camden Cooper is counting his blessings after a horrific jet ski crash nearly killed him.

Mysterious positive cards pop up around Navarre

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 12, 2024. Posted in Faith.

There is a mystery brewing in the aisles of Navarre’s grocery stores.

An anonymous member of Navarre Locals posted a picture of a card they found at Publix in amongst the produce on July 23. Other members of the Facebook group said that they had found similar cards in other stores, like the Neighborhood Walmart.

Preserve Navarre announces straw poll on incorporation

Written by Daniel Evans on August 11, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

Preserve Navarre announced Aug. 11 that a non-binding straw vote will be held on Navarre’s incorporation on Saturday, Oct. 12. The vote will be overseen by Honest Ballot LLC, a third-party company out of Queens, New York with a satellite office in West Palm Beach, Florida. Wes Siler, who is leading Preserve Navarre’s incorporation efforts, […]