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An Airman’s swing: A journey from the battlefield to the baseball field

Written by Staff Reporters on November 22, 2023. Posted in Military, News.

Hurlburt Field – U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Travis J. Hackett, a member of the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, has an inspiring story that intertwines his love for baseball and his dedication to serving his country.

Baptist Health Care Foundation announces Hollinger Award Recipients

Written by Staff Reporters on November 21, 2023. Posted in Community.

Pensacola – Baptist Health Care Foundation announces the 2023 Hollinger Award recipients for outstanding service contributions to Baptist Health Care. The awards are presented to individuals, families or organizations that have exhibited exceptional generosity and community leadership through gifts of their time and/or financial support.

Raider NJROTC unit excels at EscaRosa meet

Written by Brian Lester on November 20, 2023. Posted in News.

Navarre’s NJROTC battalion placed second overall at the EscaRosa Drill meet earlier this month.

A total of 17 schools competed at the event, which took place in Milton.

The gift of giving

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 18, 2023. Posted in Faith.

Around five years ago, Angela Zangerle, a Navarre resident, was taking a tour of Santa Rosa Kids House, a nonprofit which provides services such as counseling, as well as shelter, for children who’ve been abused. The nonprofit has helped thousands of children, according to its website.

Sand, sun and… work?

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 18, 2023. Posted in Beach.

When you hear the word ‘beach,’ what do you think of?

You might imagine sand and water or marine life or lifeguards. It might even conjure the thought of taking a vacation. No matter how you envision it, the beach is associated, by and large, with ‘relaxation.’

No quit mentality fuels defensive-minded Raider girls basketball team

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Just minutes into a preseason game against Pine Forest at Booker T. Washington last Tuesday night, it’s evident the Raiders are not going away without a fight.

They defend hard and are quick to force turnovers. And while it doesn’t add up to a victory against one of the more athletic and talented teams in the area, head coach Abby Fogg came away from the game feeling good about the effort her team put forth.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on November 16, 2023. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

Give Navarre’s football team credit in 2023. A lot of it.

The Raiders were in a tough spot early on in the season, dropping their first two games. Hope was fading fast, at least to those on the outside looking in.

Standard of success continues for UWF football

Written by Brian Lester on November 14, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Kaleb Nobles held his baby in his lap as he sat down for a postgame press conference after a big win for the University of West Florida in the regular season finale against Chowan.

Nobles spent the inaugural year here for the Argos in 2016 as the quarterback and spent time on the coaching staff as well, including when UWF won the NCAA Division II national championship in 2019.

Armstead using experience, skill to her advantage on soccer field

Written by Brian Lester on November 14, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Taylor Armstead appears to have not missed a beat with her junior soccer season at Navarre underway.

The Navarre standout opened the season in impressive fashion, recording a hat trick, and has tallied four goals overall through the first three games of the year.

School board candidate goes to Sheriff’s Office with book complaint

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 13, 2023. Posted in News.

A school board candidate in Santa Rosa County has been caught up in controversy following a visit to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 25. Jennifer Tapley, a candidate for Santa Rosa school board district 2, along with Tom Gurski, went to the Sheriff’s Office with a complaint about Jay High school’s librarian after a student checked out a book Tapley considered to be “pornographic.”