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Local named EMT of the Year for entire state of Florida

Written by Marlo Scafe on November 22, 2024. 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 November 21, 2024. 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 November 21, 2024. 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 November 20, 2024. 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 November 18, 2024. 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 November 18, 2024. 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 November 15, 2024. 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 November 14, 2024. 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.

Raider girls hoops team uses preseason as learning experience

Written by Brian Lester on November 14, 2024. Posted in Sports.

A young and inexperienced Navarre Raider girls basketball team got its first look at live action on the court Tuesday during a preseason tournament in Pace.

The Raiders played four two-quarter games, including one against West Florida Tech, and head coach Abby Fogg talked about her team’s effort after that one.

In the Land of Lincoln

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 13, 2024. Posted in Community.

Our own Hansen Hasenberg recently visited Springfield, Illinois, and brought back a story for our readers on the home of Abraham Lincoln.

On the corner of S 8th and Jackson Streets in Springfield, Illinois, history comes alive.

It is the site where Abraham Lincoln spent roughly 17 years of his adult life before moving into the White House.