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Navarre Deserves To Vote

Written by Staff Reporters on April 25, 2024. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Ten years ago, a group of local citizens considered what it would mean for Navarre to become its own town. This group raised over $38,000 and held meetings that led to a vote. They very nearly succeeded, earning 44% of the vote in 2014.

Special season comes to an end for Navarre’s flag football team

Written by Brian Lester on April 24, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s hope for a victory in a Region 1-2A flag football semifinal was renewed when Bella Kendall connected with Natalie Busch in stride on a scoring strike at the start of the fourth quarter.

The Raiders cut the Pace lead to nine on Busch’s catch-and-run play down the visiting sideline, leaving plenty of time for Navarre to still complete a comeback Tuesday at Bennett C Russell Stadium.

Navarre’s Jordan Jefferson gears up for NFL Draft

Written by Brian Lester on April 24, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Jordan Jefferson was 5 years old when he got his first helmet and football.

His dad, AJ, said Jordan saw him watching football on television and wanted to emulate it.

Navarre resident visits Nepal, Mt. Everest base camp

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 22, 2024. Posted in Community.

Mt. Everest stands at 29,031.7 ft. above sea level. The tallest mountain on Earth, it has inspired countless generations of explorers around the world. Recently, a Navarre resident got an up-close look at the mountain on the trip of a lifetime.

Navarre, Pace and Milton once again among the best at state weightlifting meet

Written by Brian Lester on April 19, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Santa Rosa County did not disappoint at the 3A state boys weightlifting meet Friday afternoon at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

Pace claimed the Olympic and traditional titles, while Milton was the state runner-up in Olympic and traditional. Navarre earned a share of the traditional title as well.

Navarre Raiders roll in regional flag football tourney opener

Written by Brian Lester on April 18, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s flag football team won its regional tournament opener in impressive fashion and set a record for wins in a season with the 39-6 victory over Forest Thursday night at Bennett C Russell Stadium.

Navarre Homeschool Prom draws largest crowd in three years

Written by Kaitie Kiger on April 16, 2024. Posted in Community.

Homeschool teenagers from all over Santa Rosa County gathered in the gymnasium of Gulf Pointe Latin School on East Bay Blvd. for the Navarre Homeschool Prom April 6. This event is put together by Santa Rosa County parents from Navarre to Milton every year.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue considering dive rescue team training

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 12, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

With the expansion of artificial reefs across the Panhandle, more and more people are partaking in underwater recreation in the Gulf and in the intercoastal waterways. As more visitors come to our area, there is more risk for something going awry, meaning first responders have to be ready to answer the call.

Navarre finishes as runner-up in district flag football tourney

Written by Brian Lester on April 12, 2024. Posted in Sports.

As the Navarre Raider flag football team walked off the field late last Thursday night, the sting of defeat cutting deep, it couldn’t help but notice the celebration going on behind it.

Pace was enveloped in joy, celebrating its 19-0 victory over the Raiders in the District 1-2A championship game at Bennett C Russell Stadium.

Navarre unable to piece together late-game rally against Pace

Written by Brian Lester on April 10, 2024. Posted in Sports.

With a runner on base and two outs, Navarre’s baseball team was on the cusp of perhaps piecing together a seventh-inning rally last Monday night.

The Raiders had just scored one run on a ground out by Bo Shipley, cutting the Pace lead to two, but couldn’t deliver the clutch hits when they needed them most to keep hope for a win alive.