Water damages local infrastructure
Floodwaters do more than damage homes and businesses and make roads and streets look like ponds or rivers. The power of the rushing water can damage roads and also the utility lines under them.
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Shana Pearl leads Lady Raiders 4- 3 win in regional quarterfinals
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.
Navarre 4, Leon County 3
The Lady Raiders combined great pitching from freshman Hanna Stapleton and a sensational offensive and defensive performance by Shana Pearl to win a tight 4 – 3 game at Leon High School in the regional quarterfinal game April 24.Here’s looking at you Esther Leatherberry
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
I don’t know about accents on folks that are born and raised in Hanoverton, Ohio, but I know a soft voice when I hear one, and Esther Loudon Leatherberry was speaking softly.
Paddling Gulf Islands from end to end
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
In celebration of National Parks Week, Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown is hitting the water for eight straight days paddling the entire length of the Florida District from Perdido Key to the East Pass in Destin. The “End to End Seashore Paddle” is 58 miles.
More military activity through May 9
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.
Local residents often see military aircraft along the Emerald Coast, but for the next 10 days, they may see some that don’t look too familiar. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is hosting Emerald Warrior, an annual joint training exercise that started April 28 and runs through May 9.
‘Vaping’ becoming a popular smoking alternative
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Although it may still be a bit jarring for some, it’s becoming more common to see people holding what looks like a cigarette, exhaling clouds of a milky white substance into the air at public places including shopping malls, grocery stores and airports.
Reluctant leader ready for Relay
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
2014 Navarre Relay for Life Chairperson Brenda Whidden once considered herself a “closet survivor.” She has supported the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser in one way or another for eight years and the last three as a committee member.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Today is May Day – May 1. We don’t celebrate May Day – like it used to be celebrated. However, early European settlers in America celebrated with “May Baskets.” These were small baskets filled with flowers or treats and left at someone’s door. The giver rings the bell and runs away. If the person receiving the basket catches the fleeing giver, a kiss was exchanged. Sounds like the early beginnings of ding-dong ditch. May 1 also means four more days until Cinco de Mayo – and margaritas. Let me make it easy on you. May 5 is Monday.
Governor honors local volunteer
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Gov. Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman presented Vicky Bell with the Volunteer Florida Champion Service Award for her dedication to the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida. Bell received the award April 22 in Tallahassee during a meeting of Florida’s Cabinet.
All shapes and sizes run Fun Fest 5k
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
The Navarre Fun Fest 5k transitioned from a timed, competitive race to a fun run in 2011, so now serious runners are joined by families, strollers and even pets.