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Four years after the spill

Written by Staff Reporters on April 17, 2014. Posted in News.

April 20, 2010. Some may have trouble remembering what happed nearly four years ago, but as soon as the words “oil spill” are mentioned, they immediately remember and many local residents have vivid of memories of the spring and summer of 2010.

Raider Girls finish 5, boys 7 in Andrews Invitational

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Sports.

Strong performances in the hurdles and jumping events secured the Lady Raiders 42 points and a fifth place finish in the Andrews Invitational, April 4 in Gulf Breeze. The Raiders finished seven with 32.5 points and were led by a first place finish for Roman Spear in the Pole Vault and a second place finish by Christian Gill in the Shot Put.

Lady Raiders’ injuries mount, lose three games

Written by John Richardson on April 10, 2014. Posted in Sports.

An injury-plagued Navarre Lady Raiders softball team lost three games during the week. Kassidy Griffin will be lost for the season with a broken hand. Kolette Jones injured her knee in the Tate game and will have a follow-up visit with the doctor this week. Pitcher Allison ‘Cat’ Pettigrew left the team.

2014 Raiders Make History

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Sports.

Navarre High School fielded their first baseball team in 1999. Since then, the Raiders faced the Pace Patriots on the baseball diamond about 30 times. Countless players, coaches and fans never experienced the thrill of victory over the rivals from the north end of the county. That all changed Monday, March 31 in Pace.

Here’s Looking at you Bob Haney and Odean Hoye

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Community.

“Yes, I saw combat, but there’s not much to talk about,” said Bob Haney, when asked about war in Vietnam. “I got shot at, and I shot back … I dropped lots of mortar rounds on folks that might not have needed it …” his voice became muted.

Women see results from Body Challenge

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in News.

For Shana Robinson, the intensive 90-day Body Challenge at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA is already paying off. Only halfway through the program, she has lost 25 pounds and is learning how to live a healthier lifestyle.

Beautiful colors helped focus on autism

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in News.

Colorful powder filled the air April 5 in Fort Walton Beach as hundreds of runners and walkers participated in the third annual Going the Distance for Autism Color Run. The event supported the Autism Society of the Emerald Coast, a nonprofit that provides support for individuals with autism and their families.

Meal to tell story of redemption

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Faith.

Local residents and visitors from as far away as Texas will be in Fort Walton Beach April 14 for the Emerald Coast Regional Seder. “In its simplest form, a Seder is a meal that tells a story,” said event organizer Claire Ogle. “Typically a Seder or Passover feast is conducted around a family table and is used to teach the story of how God delivered the nation of Israel from slavery in Egypt.”

Fins for Fisher House

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Community.

Five three-man teams of divers – three Army and two Navy – hit the Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre at about 8 a.m. Saturday heading off on a 25k race to raise money for the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. The Fisher House at Eglin Air Force Base provides military families housing close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.

Stamp roller promotes eco-marketing

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2014. Posted in Business.

A Gulf Breeze resident has designed an eco-friendly marketing tool that won’t leave a carbon footprint. However, the new branding platform will leave a different kind of print. That is, a sand print of a message made from a portable foam stamp roller.