Therapy dogs provide connection, reduced stress for people
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend.” While the saying regards how an owner feels about their own dog, there are a group of dogs who extend that friendship to complete strangers.
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Destiny Worship Center completes construction, first services planned for Dec. 8
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Faith, News.
Nearly two years after first breaking ground, Destiny Worship Center’s Navarre campus will open for services Sunday, Dec. 8.
Local named EMT of the Year for entire state of Florida
Written by Marlo Scafe on . Posted in Community, News.
The 2024 annual awards ceremony for the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Santa Rosa County honored local lifeguards and emergency medical technicians (EMT) for their outstanding accomplishments. One local EMT was named the EMT of the Year for the state of Florida.
A Coral Door Christmas
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.
Christmastime is here! Decorating Christmas trees with glimmering ornaments, hanging up colorful lights and wreaths, candlelight service at church, singing Christmas carols – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
School board recognizes student success in art, middle school sports
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
In addition to approving budgets, handling personnel recommendations, and engaging with the public on a variety of matters, the Santa Rosa County School Board enjoys celebrating student achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.
Commissioner Kerry Smith named BOCC Chair
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.
Amy Fitch making a difference and having fun
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Education.
When Amy Fitch interviewed for a teaching position at West Navarre Intermediate nearly two decades ago, she said she was asked if she had a grade preference.
John Starrett on the art and business of photography
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.
What started as an interest in capturing the world around him, particularly marine environments around Florida, has blossomed into a decade long photography career for Navarre local John Starrett.
Raider boys basketball team benefits from preseason opportunity
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre’s boys basketball team looks a little different last year with two of its top scorers lost to graduation.
But there is certainly potential for this Raider team, and it was on display at times in a couple of preseason games in Milton this past week.
Local pastor serving as McKinney-Vento tutor outside the pulpit
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith.
On Wednesday nights and Sundays, you’ll find Billory Baptist Church pastor Jeremy Gault leading Bible study, services, and community outreach efforts. Monday through Friday, however, you’ll find him working with students throughout Santa Rosa County as a tutor for the school district’s McKinney Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, a role he has held since August.