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Reliving UWF football team’s title run five years later

Written by Brian Lester on December 10, 2024. Posted in Sports.

They had lost to top-ranked Valdosta State on the road, the University of West Florida Argos falling 26-21 despite a furious second-half rally after trailing 20-0 at the half.

Their 2019 playoff hopes weren’t dashed, but if the Argos were going to make an NCAA Division II national championship run, they’d have to do it without home field advantage.

No field of dreams for NYSA soccer

Written by Brian Lester on December 10, 2024. Posted in News.

The fields at the Navarre Youth Sports Association’s soccer complex have been on a decline in the last two years.

There are patches of sand and dirt, as well as uneven surfaces, particularly on the main game field. Not ideal for sure, but an effort is now being made to restore the fields.

Local veteran groups receive $36,000 donation

Written by Marlo Scafe on December 9, 2024. Posted in News.

Three local veterans groups were given generous donations on Dec.4.

At the Stonebrook Golf Club in Pace the Emerald Coast Veterans Alliance, Inc. made a combined donation of $36,000 to three local veterans groups. The Emerald Coast Veterans Alliance was formed in 2019 as an all-volunteer 501©(3) charitable organization to support veterans in need throughout Northwest Florida. One of the ways they raise funds is through an annual benefit golf tournament.

Condemned Avenida De Sol houses find use as practice site for firefighters

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on December 5, 2024. Posted in News.

Everyday firefighters are expected to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to house fires, car crashes, medical calls, and a litany of other incidents. To take these calls on, these first responders must be prepared. That’s where training comes in.

Beach Access 37A closed as crews begin work on restoration project

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on December 5, 2024. Posted in Beach.

Navarre Beach visitors will be limited on where they can go on the beach this winter.

As part of the Navarre Beach Restoration Project, heavy equipment began staging on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Navarre Beach Access 37A. The access is closed to the public until further notice beginning Tue., Dec. 3.

Midway Fire District responds to fire at home on Villa Woods Circle

Written by Staff Reporters on December 5, 2024. Posted in News.

On Dec. 1, at 4:36 p.m., the Midway Fire District responded to a residential structure fire on the 2700 block of Villa Woods Circle.

Johnson in more prominent role on Raider girls basketball team

Written by Brian Lester on December 3, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Gabby Johnson didn’t play a whole lot of varsity basketball last season at Navarre.

But this season, she’s full-time with varsity, and the junior knows she’s being looked upon as a leader.

Raider girls basketball notches second win of season

Written by Brian Lester on December 3, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s girls basketball team notched its second win of the season Monday, beating rival Gulf Breeze 43-25.

The Raiders (2-2) snapped a two-game losing streak and capitalized on a balanced attack to get the job done.

American Legion 382 to become non-smoking facility in 2025

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on December 2, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

The smoke-filled canteen (bar) at American Legion Post 382 in Navarre will be a thing of the past come Jan. 2, 2025. That’s when the post will become a non-smoking facility.

FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks

Written by Staff Reporters on November 27, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has successfully recovered 37 gold coins stolen from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks, valued collectively at over $1 million. The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of these priceless historical artifacts.