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Effort and attitude key to success for Raider boys soccer team

Written by Brian Lester on November 1, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s boys soccer team has won a total of five games in the last two seasons, including just two a year ago.

Yet, as a new year gets underway for the Raiders, head coach James Baccarini is optimistic better days are ahead for the program.

New K9 unit supervisor first woman in role for Sheriff’s Office

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 1, 2023. Posted in Community.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently elevated Sgt. Chrystal Bozard to the role of supervisor of the K9 Unit. It marked the first time a woman has held the role, something Bozard doesn’t take lightly.

“I am blessed to be here, it was always my goal to get back into the unit,” Bozard said. “Its always harder for women in this career field because there’s not as many but I feel extremely blessed.”

Bills would create water authority, limit fire fees

Written by Ken Garner on October 30, 2023. Posted in News.

Last week, Florida Sen. Doug Broxson, Gulf Breeze-R, told Santa Rosa County residents that he will sponsor a bill creating an authority to oversee water-related utilities north of the Yellow River and bills to reform how county fire districts are funded.

Go Blue, Stay Blue: Fostering a diverse force

Written by Staff Reporters on October 30, 2023. Posted in Military, News.

The decision to raise your right hand and take the Oath of Office can feel like a huge leap of faith. This was the case for U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, who pondered this decision for many years.

Water System deadlines audit recommendations at summer 2024

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 30, 2023. Posted in News.

The Holley Navarre Water System is looking to rectify past issues with their procedures and policies, as well as mend public trust in the system’s management. To do this, the system’s board of directors considered and approved an implementation schedule for reforms based on findings from the forensic audit, which was presented to the board in September.

Heartbreak at Pen Air Field for UWF Argos

Written by Brian Lester on October 29, 2023. Posted in Sports.

One second to go. A chance to tie and force overtime.

That’s the situation the University of West Florida football team found itself in Saturday night at Pen Air Field in a showdown with Valdosta State.

Butterflies move into their new home at the Panhandle Butterfly House

Written by Ken Garner on October 28, 2023. Posted in News.

The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center celebrated the grand opening of its new butterfly vivarium Saturday during its Third Annual Monarch Madness event.

Beach Bowl thriller! Raiders win in OT to repeat as district champs

Written by Brian Lester on October 28, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Vinny Villanova sat in a chair inside a jubilant locker room and held an inflatable blue dolphin that, for most of this Friday night in late October, got tossed around in a student section buzzing with energy.

Navarre Raider players, smiling and overwhelmed with joy, took turns hoisting the trophy that comes with winning the Beach Bowl and then gathered to sing the fight song, erupting in cheers afterwards.

Sadie Struck dives into new sport

Written by Brian Lester on October 26, 2023. Posted in Sports.

For 15 years Sadie Struck was a gymnast, twisting and turning in a gym rather than splashing into a pool.

The wear and tear of the sport drove the Navarre Raider in a different direction.

Mason Baker moves forward from ‘darkest time’ to shining on football field

Written by Brian Lester on October 25, 2023. Posted in Sports.

It’s November of 2022 and Navarre Raider Mason Baker has just had surgery to repair a massive tear in the meniscus of his left leg.

Football has been taken from him because of the injury, and as much physical pain as there is from the injury, the toll it’s all taken on him mentally is just as, if not more brutal.