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Remembering the fallen
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.
An explosion, heard from more than 20 miles away, rocked and decimated the walls of the barracks near King Abdulaziz Air Base as frantic screams of terror pour out of the building.
Home décor and more found at The Coral Door
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.
The Coral Door is a one-of-kind shop in the heart of Navarre. When you step inside this cute mint green building with coral doors on the corner of Highway 87 and Laredo Street, you will find a beautiful collection of local art and décor that is unlike anything around. From cutting boards and drinkware to decorations and furniture, they have the finest selection of local gifts and souvenirs.
New Breed on the rise in year two as travel flag football team
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
New Breed is a team of flag football all-stars, a dream team that one might create on a video game.
You’ve got Pace quarterback Amaya Pablo, nicknamed Little Tua and arguably one of the nation’s best quarterbacks. There’s Natalie Busch, who burst onto the scene in 2024 with a breakout season at Navarre, and is one of those receivers who catches almost anything you throw her way.
Get ready for storm season with FPL’s Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Home & Garden.
At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season. FPL urges Floridians to be prepared this storm season and to be aware of potential safety hazards at all times. Below is a checklist for what to do before, during and after a storm. For more tips, visit FPL.com/storm.
Cadet to cadre: Marine returns to Junior ROTC program at Hurlburt Field
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.
Hurlburt Field — “Airstrike, airstrike, airstrike!”
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Caldwell yelled with a slight crack in his voice. After nearly a week of shouting, his voice had become raspy and strained.Potential county park fees in limbo
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Decisions by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on the fees charged for use of county parks and recreational facilities have been postponed to the second set of meetings in January due to concerns of how these fees would affect Navarre community events
49 years after opening, Gator’s Seafood still going strong
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Business, Community.
A staple of the East Milton food scene is back for summer.
Gator’s Seafood, which has been serving customers since 1975 at its 4030 Farrington Road location, reopened its doors Friday, June 7. The restaurant operates seasonally, opening each June and closing in late summer.
Bill Farrington, the owner, is carrying on his parents’ legacy. His father, Earl, started the restaurant in March of 1975 on family property. The restaurant is within earshot of where Earl was raised, Farrington said.
New Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officers ready for primetime
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has two new faces, however, they won’t be donning a badge. They are public information officers, responsible for releasing pertinent information concerning the agency to the public.
For the past few years, Jillian Durkin has held the role, helping facilitate press conferences, interviews with the Sheriff, and being a public face of the agency at community events. To replace Durkin, who left the agency in June, the Sheriff’s Office has named Mikiko Tucker as public information officer (PIO) and Kylie Blankenship as assistant PIO.
Sea turtle nests up to four with two in danger of washout
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Beach, News.
May is the official start of sea turtle nesting on Navarre Beach, but June has been three times as busy as May this year. According to Cathy Holmes, founder of Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, four nests have already been found on Navarre Beach. Three of those nests were found in June.
With an average of between seven and 15 nests per season, seeing four halfway into June is a good trend toward a higher-than-average number of nests by October, when the season ends.