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Raider softball team confident going forward despite loss to Pace

Written by Brian Lester on February 20, 2026. Posted in Sports.

You could feel the excitement in the air, almost as if you could reach out and touch it, and there was plenty of joy among the Raiders as they grabbed a 3-0 lead over 2025 state runner-up Pace in the third inning of Thursday’s softball season opener.

Fire damages Villa Vizcaya home

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 19, 2026. 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 February 19, 2026. 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.

Eddie Brown once again shining on the basketball court for Makos

Written by Brian Lester on February 18, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Practice wraps up on a Wednesday morning at the East Milton Community Gym and Lighthouse Christian College’s Eddie Brown sticks around to get a few extra shots up.

It’s one of the reasons Brown has been so successful at the next level.

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

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 17, 2026. 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 February 17, 2026. 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.

Raiders ready to get new flag football season started

Written by Brian Lester on February 16, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Avery Didion is ready to get the flag football season started with the Navarre Raiders, who hope to contend for a district title and more in 2026.

Special year for Raider girls hoops team ends in regional tourney

Written by Brian Lester on February 15, 2026. Posted in Sports.

A special year came to an end for Navarre’s girls basketball team last Friday night despite a valiant effort to keep the season going.

Down 27-15 at halftime to Bartram Trail in a Region 1-6A quarterfinal, the Raiders nearly rallied for a win before falling 48-44 to the Bears.

Woodstoke Festival celebrates 21 years with good crowd

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 14, 2026. Posted in Community, News.

Love was in the air Valentine’s Day. A love of pottery.

On Saturday, Feb. 14, Woodstoke Festival, held annually at Holley Hill Pottery, garnered hundreds of visitors, all of whom came to see what latest ceramic art pieces were created. This year was the 21st iteration of the event.

Court documents reveal new details in Cassie Carli kidnapping case

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 13, 2026. Posted in Crime, News.

Documents submitted to a federal court in Alabama last month reveal new details about Marcus Spanevelo’s alleged actions the night of Cassie Carli’s disappearance and the days that followed.

Spanevelo is in federal detention awaiting trial in the Northern District of Alabama on a charge of kidnapping resulting in death.