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Marcus Spanevelo could face death penalty after Presidential order

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Crime, News.

A Navarre woman’s 2022 death has reentered the spotlight as her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child was set to go on trial April 28 for allegedly kidnapping her, which resulted in her death.

The federal trial of Marcus Spanevelo, who is alleged to have transported Navarre resident Cassie Carli’s body to Alabama and buried it in a shallow grave in Springville, a 40-minute drive from Birmingham, is being examined by a capital review committee to see if he could possibly face the death penalty.

Minds can be changed – thank you commissioner

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Commissioner Kerry Smith said he went out of town over the weekend and came back to read our editorial in the Feb. 20 issue. At first, he said he was angry, but he read it a second time and said we were right. We are not celebrating over being right – we are celebrating because change has been made. And one commissioner had the guts to direct the change.

Curious Apples raising funds for child with cancer

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

Curious Apples, a day care and voluntary prekindergarten in Navarre, is used to providing care for children and their families, but this time that care is extending far beyond the walls of the business.

Recently, one of Curious Apples’ students was diagnosed with leukemia. Jackson Durward, 4, has been at Curious Apples for over a year and has ingratiated himself with the staff. When the staff at the day care/VPK found out about Jackson’s condition, they knew they had to help.

Questions arise over school bus stop-arm cameras amongst locals

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.

Earlier this month, several members of the Facebook group, “Navarre Locals,” posted about receiving tickets for failing to stop for school buses. In Florida, it is a violation of the law to pass a school bus that is stopped and picking up or dropping off students.

Many of those who posted felt they had been involved in scenarios where they didn’t deserve a ticket. Erica G. made a post Feb. 12 describing an incident in which she failed to stop for a bus at a red light.

Vietnam vet has passion for model making, family history

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community.

Surrounded by pictures of friends, family and mementos of a lifetime, Milton “Mickey” Reade tinkers away with one of his latest model airplanes.

Reade, 78, estimates he has completed around 65 model airplanes and ships, many of which are displayed prominently throughout his Midway home. Much of his collection is in what Reade calls his “heritage room,” a small bedroom which has been transformed into a sort of office. 

Brian Out Loud

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

Take a look at the results of the girls state weightlifting meet from Valentine’s Day weekend in Lakeland and it’s clear this area still dominates in the sport.

Raider flag football team notches win in district opener

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

If there’s one thing Navarre’s flag football team knows it can count on this year, it’s the defense.


That much was evident in a District 1-3A win against Crestview Thursday night as the Raiders cashed in on two interceptions for touchdowns to fuel a 19-0 victory over the Bulldogs on a chilly evening at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

No help for Mulat Bayou

Written by Gail Acosta on . Posted in News.

The overnight rain Feb. 18-19 brought more red clay down the drainage ways from behind Damon Drive Cottages and fed it into Mulat Bayou. The residents nearby say there are no solutions in sight and no help on the horizon.

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