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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, […]

Navarre Beach sees successful sea turtle nest hatch

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 9, 2024. Posted in Beach, Community, News.

Sea turtle fans rejoice! Navarre Beach has had a confirmed successful nest hatch.

The nest, one of two in the Navarre Beach Marine Park, is set to be assessed Sunday, Aug. 11 by Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center personnel. According to an initial reading of the tracks outside the nest, Cathy Holmes, NBSTCC’s founder, said all but a few turtles went toward the Gulf after hatching.

Navarre High assistant principal once carried the Olympic flame

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 9, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

In 2028, the United States will host the Olympic games in Los Angeles. The last time the U.S. hosted the Summer Olympic Games was 1996, when it was held in Atlanta.

Navarre Gardens, community celebrate Jim Hawkins, retired fire chief

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 8, 2024. Posted in News.

A crowd of around 30 people crowded into the lobby at Navarre Gardens on Highway 87 S to celebrate the service of James “Jim” Hawkins, a former fire chief in North Carolina who now resides at the assisted living facility.

Jack Helton ready to lead and be impact player for Navarre Raiders

Written by Brian Lester on August 7, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Jack Helton said he was around 9 years old when he started playing football. Soccer used to be his sport, but football soon proved to be a useful outlet.

Navarre Raiders eager to take another big step forward as volleyball program

Written by Brian Lester on August 6, 2024. Posted in Sports.

When Ryan Davenport took over the Navarre Raider volleyball program in 2018, the team had won only five matches the previous year.

Fast forward to 2024 and the program continues to rise, the Raiders coming off a third consecutive season of double-digit wins as well as back-to-back appearances in the regional tournament.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue boat makes debut

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 5, 2024. Posted in Beach, Community, News.

The Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District held a christening event to debut their new rescue boat. The boat, which is 25 ft. and 8 inches long and 8 and a half feet wide, will be used in rescue scenarios in Santa Rosa Sound and, if need be, in the Gulf of Mexico.

Flame On: Holley Navarre Fire District holds car fire demo at end of cadet program

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 5, 2024. Posted in Community, News, Photos.

Holley Navarre Fire District held its second annual summer cadet program this past week and this weekend. As part of the program, cadets had the opportunity to witness a car fire demonstration from firefighters with HNFD. Pictures by Navarre Press reporter Hansen Hasenberg.

Navarre First Assembly spreads hope to hundreds of families

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 3, 2024. Posted in Community, Faith.

With the first day of school around the corner, Navarre First Assembly of God held its third annual Day of Hope event last Saturday, July 27. Despite rainy weather earlier in the morning, the turnout for the event still reached 700 people, around the average of the other years.