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Out and About

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

If you usually skip the sports page – don’t. We have a story about Nadia Fingall, a 6-foot 2-inch Navarre High School Freshman basketball player that we will be hearing more about in the years to come.

God’s Girl by Design

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.

A fervent prayer that she would follow God’s word and plans for her life lead to the Bible Study “God’s Girl by Design.”

Chamber looks forward to New Year

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.

The Chamber celebrated 2012, thanked our outgoing leaders, congratulated our incoming leaders, and set the course for some really exciting things happening in 2013 Saturday at the Annual Awards and Installation Banquet. It was a great night with a lot to celebrate, a lot to look forward to and recognition of some very special people.

Here’s looking at you Capt. Bill and Lucy Crouch

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

Capt. Bill Crouch, born in Montgomery, Ala., in 1952, made the 60-year senior citizen cut by the skin of his teeth; his wife, Lucy, gets a free ride.

When he said, “I’m a retired pleasure yacht skipper,” me, thinking only of sailing into exotic ports, blurted, “sounds like fun, why retire?”

Fire damages Villa Vizcaya home

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

At 6:26 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, firefighters from Holley-Navarre, Midway and Navarre Beach fire districts descended upon a residential structure fire at 1735 Villa Vizcaya Drive.

Upon arrival, firefighters from HNFD Engine 41 saw smoke pouring out of the second floor, filling up most of the cul-de-sac with a haze.

Sheriff Johnson endorses Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins in governor’s race

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was in Santa Rosa County Monday, Feb. 9, to talk about the proposed 2026 budget and meet with Sheriff Bob Johnson, who announced he was endorsing the politician to be the next governor of Florida.

Collins, an Army combat veteran who was seriously injured during his time in Afghanistan, entered the gubernatorial race in January. He was previously a member of the state Senate and became lieutenant governor in August 2025, following Jeanette Nunez’s appointment to the presidency of Florida International University.

Florida DOC to see $373.9 million investment from proposed state budget

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

With the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution Annex in Milton as his backdrop, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced the Governor’s intentions to spend $373.9 million of Florida’s 2026 budget on pay raises for correctional officers and staff.

The pay raise funding is part of a proposed $565.7 million investment in Florida’s prisons as part of the Floridians First Budget. Collins said the proposal will increase per hour pay from $22 to $28 for certified correctional officers, probation officers and inspectors.

Midway Baptist starting an Awana club in March

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Faith.

On March 4, Midway Baptist Church will introduce its Awana club.

Awana is a global, nondenominational Christian youth ministry mostly known for its club-based programming. Started in 1950, Awana, which is an acronym of “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed,” has come to work with over 60,000 churches.