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Navarre teams going to international SeaPerch competition

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 8, 2023. Posted in Education.

According to the United States Geological Survey, about 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Here in the Navarre area, we are no strangers to water ourselves.

At Navarre High School and Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, students have been making machines, known as remotely operated vehicles (ROV), that operate underwater and can perform tasks, from collecting samples to providing a glimpse at life under the water.

Navarre alum Michael Sandle finding his stride at Triple-A level

Written by Brian Lester on May 5, 2023. Posted in Sports.

With one swing of the bat Michael Sandle absolutely crushes the pitch fired at him. He sends the ball screaming over the wall in left and then rounds the bases at Greater Nevada Field in Reno as if it was no big deal.

Sandle has hit home runs before in his career. In high school. In college. Even in the pros. But this one is different for the Navarre alum.

New children’s book written, illustrated by Navarre women

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 2, 2023. Posted in Community, News.

There are children’s books based around a variety of holidays such as Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving. For Navarre resident Chelsea Perry, seeing these books, along with an incident involving her son’s lost tooth, inspired her to write her own book about a certain folkloric character.

Perry is the author of “The Bristle Whistle,” a new book that spins the age-old tale of the Tooth Fairy in a new direction.

Navarre Raiders ‘knock the rust off’ on opening day of spring practice

Written by Brian Lester on May 2, 2023. Posted in Sports.

On a wind-swept Monday in May, the dust on the practice field kicked up often as offensive and defensive linemen battle in the trenches and running backs and receivers make plays, Navarre’s football team is back at it with the start of spring football.

Holley Navarre Fire District adds paramedic services

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 27, 2023. Posted in News.

On the evening of Tuesday, April 25, a 7-year-old child fell from the second story window of a house on Majestic Boulevard in Navarre.

Holley Navarre Fire District firefighters with Fire Engine 41 responded to the call and were first to arrive on scene. The child was on trauma alert and needed immediate care. Luckily for the child’s family, Engine 41 is now equipped with Advanced Life Support.

Navarre United Methodist leads weekend food program

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 24, 2023. Posted in Faith.

According to Feeding America, one in eight children is at risk for hunger in the United States. In Santa Rosa County alone, 13,600 children face food insecurity.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue donates truck to volunteer dept in Alabama

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 17, 2023. Posted in Beach, Community, News.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District is no stranger to assisting other fire departments or districts when they are in need.

In December, Navarre Beach Fire gave Munson Volunteer Fire Department some of their thermal imaging equipment and NBFRD always assists Holley Navarre Fire District and Midway Fire District on calls. On Monday, April 17, Navarre Beach Fire was able to help an out-of-state volunteer fire department get a vehicle they could have never afforded on their own.

Runner-up Raiders: Navarre takes second at state weightlifting meet

Written by Brian Lester on April 16, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s goal was a state championship. And the Raiders nearly pulled it off.

In the end late Saturday night at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, the clock pushing past 11 p.m. in the Eastern time zone, Navarre found itself as the runner-up in Olympic and traditional at the FHSAA 3A boys state weightlifting meet.

Rally time! Navarre baseball team battles back to beat Gators

Written by Brian Lester on April 12, 2023. Posted in Sports.

8-1. That’s what Navarre’s baseball team was down after two innings against Escambia Tuesday night.

It could have been a fold up shop and call it a night kind of moment for the Raiders in a game they seemed to have no chance to win against one of the area’s better teams.