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Rehabilitated pelicans form new forever flock

Written by Staff Reporters on November 24, 2016. Posted in Community.

As the sun set over a silent stretch of East Bay in Holley, three juvenile pelicans took flight toward freedom for the first time in months Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a hard release by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.

First responders demonstrate rescue skills

Written by Staff Reporters on November 24, 2016. Posted in Community.

Santa Rosa County first responders participated in a mock response to a three-car accident Thursday, Nov. 17, on Avalon Boulevard to show off techniques to the Leadership Santa Rosa Class 30 and other members of the public during their annual Mock Catastrophic Vehicle Accident (MVA).

Raiders offer glimpses of potential in opening week

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2016. Posted in Sports.

If anyone was looking for a sign that expectations have been raised for Navarre’s boys soccer team, look no further than the Raiders’ reaction to having to settle for a tie in their season opener against area power Niceville last Tuesday night at the NYSA Soccer Complex.

Raiders shut down Escambia

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2016. Posted in Sports.

All year, well, really you could go back to last season’s devastating playoff loss to Tate, the Navarre Raiders have had a state championship on their minds.

McLean eager to get back in goal for Ice Flyers

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2016. Posted in Sports.

John McLean set himself up for success as a pro hockey player two years ago when he took advantage of an opportunity to play with the Pensacola Ice Flyers straight out of college.

Raiders seek to forge new identity, contend for district crown

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Taf Bentley could spend all day talking about everything last year’s Navarre boys basketball team accomplished. The fourth-year head boys basketball coach of the Raiders could point to the school-record 17 wins, the district runner-up finish and the first trip to the regional in more than a decade.

Oyster population poised to thrive again

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2016. Posted in News.

Oyster populations are poised to thrive again in the region thanks to the Oyster Cultch Placement Project, a $5.3 million regional plan designed to enhance and improve the oyster populations in Pensacola Bay, St. Andrews Bay and Apalachicola Bay.

New walkover to provide straight shot to reef area

Written by Brian Lester on November 17, 2016. Posted in Beach.

Construction is underway for a walkover to the snorkeling reef on the Gulf side of Navarre Beach.

Commission gives go ahead, Zoning Board says ‘no way’

Written by Staff Reporters on November 17, 2016. Posted in News.

County commissioners approved a request to amend the lease on a 7-acre Navarre Beach parcel to allow construction of the proposed 66-house Topaz Beach subdivision, but the project hit a snag Thursday night, Nov. 10.

Commissioner Sam Parker sets sights on infrastructure, industrial parks

Written by Staff Reporters on November 17, 2016. Posted in News.

Newly sworn-in District 1 County Commissioner Sam Parker said he would work to improve infrastructure and promote business in county industrial parks Tuesday, Nov. 15, during the swearing-in ceremony for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.