October 2023, year in review
Keeping pace with growth
To keep up with the population growth, Midway Fire District Chief Jonathan Kanzigg, announced plans to double the number of fire stations from two to four.Search Results for “navarre press”
A look at the 2023 All-Area Volleyball Honor Roll
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It’s time to highlight some of the top volleyball players from our coverage area in 2023.
Baker had the most memorable season, winning a 1A state title, while Navarre and Jay both earned runner-up honors in their respective districts and made the regional tournament.
July 2023, year in review
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Navarre’s Blue Angel
While the Blue Angels were flying over northwest Florida for their annual July show, not all Blue Angel pilots were in the skies. Bill Wheat, a Navarre resident, was watching from the comfort of a chair. At 91, Wheat is one of the oldest living Blue Angels. Wheat was the leader of the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron from 1967 to 1969 and has plenty of stories from his time with the Blue Angels and as a Vietnam veteran.Looking back at the top sports moments from 2023
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From successful seasons to some surprising changes, it was a year to remember across the Navarre sports landscape in 2023.
The Raider football team made it back to the playoffs, Navarre’s baseball team had a turnaround season and the Raider softball team advanced to the regional tournament for the first time since 2019.June 2023, year in review
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Veterans parking spaces added to county facilities
District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington helped lead the effort to provide veterans parking spaces as county facilities. Put into motion by a couple of Santa Rosa County residents, Eddington contacted Assistant County Administrator Brad Baker to see what they could do to add the parking spaces. Baker and the Public Works staff helped Eddington order the parking signs and they installed the signs.March 2023, year in review
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Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli
Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach for the announcement of House Bill 1031, which seeks to address custody exchanges in Florida. State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman is the sponsor of the bill in the House, state Sen. Lauren Book, a Democrat, is the co-sponsor in the Senate.February 2023, year in review
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Simply the best
Karen Cody, a math teacher at Navarre High School, was named Santa Rosa County teacher of the year Wednesday, Jan. 25. Santa Rosa District Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber, school board members and Santa Rosa Education Foundation members delivered the news to Cody’s classroom.Eglin Fire, BETA create base’s first E-aircraft emergency procedures
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Upon the imminent arrival of Eglin’s first electric aircraft, the 96th Test Wing fire department began creating emergency response procedures to ensure they were ready.
Deck the Paws: Volunteers needed to bring tail-wagging cheers
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The Pet Welfare adoption center seeks compassionate volunteers to care for pets in need this holiday season.
Fresh local seafood and Cajun cuisine at Where Y’at Seafood
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Looking for the freshest seafood on the Gulf Coast? Or maybe your craving some authentic New Orleans cuisine? Make your way on down to Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant, where you can find local seafood sourced straight from our neighborhood and taste delicious food that will bring you back to Bourbon Street.