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Four-touchdown effort by Carter propels Raiders to season-opening win

Written by Brian Lester on September 1, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Michael Carter carried the ball for the first time on the second play of the first quarter and gained eight yards, a sign that the star Navarre running back is back to full strength after suffering a devastating knee injury a year ago.

Blandino back on track after tough first half

Written by Brian Lester on September 1, 2016. Posted in Sports.

Alex Blandino is already thinking about Christmas, though it’s hard to imagine having that thought on an afternoon when air from a fan inside the Blue Wahoos dugout provides little relief from the heat and humidity of Northwest Florida.

Fitness and fun part of Senior Games success

Written by Brian Lester on September 1, 2016. Posted in News.

Staying active as you age can be a challenge but the Senior Games of Pensacola provides an opportunity for those 50 and older to get exercise and have fun at the same time.

National Park Service turns 100

Written by Brian Lester on September 1, 2016. Posted in News.

Steve McCoy has been with the National Park Service for 32 years, working everywhere from Alaska to the Everglades. His last four years have been spent at Gulf Islands National Seashore as the deputy superintendent and he was on hand at Naval Live Oaks Thursday for NPS’ centennial celebration.

Testing creates accountability in schools

Written by Brian Lester on September 1, 2016. Posted in Education.

Navarre High School Principal Brian Noack gives a simple answer in regards to his thoughts on the number of tests students take each year.

Zoo welcomes Gibson the giraffe

Written by Staff Reporters on September 1, 2016. Posted in Community.

The Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomed a tall new family member Aug. 2 with the birth of baby reticulated giraffe Gibson bringing the zoo’s giraffe herd to four members.

Firefighters benefit from training exercises

Written by Brian Lester on September 1, 2016. Posted in Community.

A few people late to the scene wondered if perhaps there was a fire or some other serious emergency going on at Beach Colony East on Navarre Beach Wednesday morning.

Holley Hills subdivision gets county go-ahead

Written by Staff Reporters on September 1, 2016. Posted in Business.

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners gave final approval Thursday, Aug. 25, for the final platting of Holley Hills subdivision, and construction of homes could be underway as early as September.

Gigi says hello to visitors

Written by Staff Reporters on September 1, 2016. Posted in Beach.

After more than 100 people turned out for the ribbon cutting ceremony, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) Director Cathy Holmes said the visitors just keep on coming averaging about 70 to 80 people a day.

Science station adds new learning modules

Written by Staff Reporters on September 1, 2016. Posted in Beach.

The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station welcomed its first class field trip of the school year Thursday, Sept. 1, to participate in data collection and education about marine populations in the Santa Rosa Sound.