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Pastor of historic church ‘aims to glorify God’

Written by Michael Bannon on May 12, 2021. Posted in Faith.

“We aim to glorify God,” answered Jeremy Gault, pastor of Billory Baptist Church in Navarre when asked to sum up his congregation’s ministry. Gault has been pastor of this historic church since July 2017.

UPDATE: Body found in Milton backyard that of missing woman

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on May 11, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

A body found buried in a Milton backyard Sunday is that of 60-year-old Cynthia Hoover, who was reported missing March 15.

Johnny Malisham has been charged with homicide and possession of ammo by a convicted felon. Her body was found in his yard, according to his Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office arrest report.

Blessing of the Beach scheduled for May 20

Written by Staff Reporters on May 11, 2021. Posted in Beach.

Everyone is invited to the “Blessing of the Beach” on Thursday, May 20 at 6 pm on the beach, just east of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The blessing is organized by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Getting the call: Leggett headed to Kansas City

Written by Brian Lester on May 10, 2021. Posted in Sports.

Thomas Leggett will have to prove the doubters wrong one more time.

Hoping to be taken in the NFL Draft two weeks ago, the seven rounds came and went without Leggett hearing his name called.

Bank robber doesn’t drive, calls cab for getaway car

Written by Brian Lester on May 10, 2021. Posted in News.

Elijah Shelton had a plan to rob the Synovus Bank on Navarre Parkway last week, but it turns out it wasn’t executed too well, according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson.

Leggett finishes as state runner-up; Griffin third in pole vault

Written by Brian Lester on May 8, 2021. Posted in Sports.

Expectations were high for Navarre’s Rachel Leggett, Talin Griffin and Tyson Morgan at the 4A state track meet Saturday in Jacksonville.

And while the dream of a title didn’t become a reality for them at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium, not all was lost.

Sinkhole injures cyclist, closes road in Gulf Breeze neighborhood

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on May 7, 2021. Posted in News.

A sinkhole added to traffic woes for drivers navigating Tiger Point Boulevard Friday afternoon.

District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright, who was the first official on scene, said that a storm drain failed causing a sinkhole in both travel lanes and on the right of way.

Raiders like their chances in state semifinal showdown against Wolves

Written by Brian Lester on May 7, 2021. Posted in Sports.

The state championship is now only within reach for four schools.

Navarre is among the elite still standing heading into Friday’s 3 p.m. 2A state semifinal against Newsome at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville.

Letter: Longtime resident speaks in favor of incorporation

Written by Staff Reporters on May 6, 2021. Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

As a longtime resident of Navarre, I have been involved in the local politics of Santa Rosa County for many years.

My family has owned property on the Navarre Sound since the early 1930s. I remember when there was only Mr. Robinson’s Gas and Grocery store on Hwy 98 in Navarre.

May 6-12, 2021 Blast from the Past

Written by Linda Murchison on May 5, 2021. Posted in History.

One Year Ago – 2020

A prescribed burn got out of control May 4 near the intersection of Avalon Boulevard and Interstate-10, sparking a wildfire that burned more than 2,000 acres, displaced hundreds of people at a time and destroyed 14 homes.