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Apaches imprisoned at Fort Pickens longed to reunite with families

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in Beach, News.

It is widely known that famed Apache warrior Geronimo was imprisoned with other male members of his tribe at Fort Pickens. Many people, however, are unaware that opportunistic residents of Pensacola successfully petitioned to keep the group, which was originally headed to St. Augustine, at Fort Pickens. That change forced the Apache men into a painful separation from their families, who were transported as planned to Fort Marion, where they were held with hundreds of other Apaches as prisoners of war.

Furman: Reduced budget forces county to become ‘reactionary’ to flooding

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

As the wettest summer in recent history draws to a close, some Navarre residents are still feeling the repercussions the heavy rain has caused and are looking to Santa Rosa County for help.

Reefs attracting out-of-state divers

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

Word is spreading throughout the diving community about the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary’s artificial reefs. Over Labor Day weekend, divers from Alabama and Mississippi drove to Navarre to venture out to the Gulf reef, located about 75 yards offshore at the eastern end of Navarre Beach Park.

Talent will be on display at annual arts fest

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

The annual Navarre Fall Arts Festival is known for showcasing artists of all skills, but this year’s event will expand deeper than ever before into yet another kind of artist – musical.

Pier bidders upset with commissioners

Written by Staff Reporters on September 5, 2013. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Commission meeting set for Sept. 9 is expected to be a firestorm. Numerous Navarre citizens are planning to attend and speak out regarding the matrix ranking system used by commissioners on August 19 to select the top pier management proposal. Although the matrix method which was used has been utilized by the commission for years, some commissioners and residents are saying it is an unfair way to score proposals.

Raiders split pair in preseason opener

Written by John Richardson on August 29, 2013. Posted in Sports.

The Raiders split preseason matches against Washington and Pine Forest at Tate High School on August 22. If the match against Pine Forest is any indication of how exciting the volleyball season will be, then it could be a memorable year.

Here’s looking at you Grover Bailey

Written by Staff Reporters on August 29, 2013. Posted in Community.

Toe-may-toe. Tuh-my-toh. Toh-mae-toh. However you pronounce it, good tomatoes are good, and Grover Bailey’s Tomato House buys and sells only the best.

Tarpon, bonefish become catch-and-release only on Sept. 1

Written by Staff Reporters on August 29, 2013. Posted in News.

Two premier recreational fisheries — Tarpon and bonefish — will soon have new protections in place effective this Sunday, September 1, as they become catch-and-release only fisheries in state and federal waters off the coast of Florida.

Donations help Covenant Hospice serve all in need

Written by Staff Reporters on August 29, 2013. Posted in News.

Covenant Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, has been offering end-of-life care to patients from Mobile to Tallahassee since 1983.

Shave for the brave

Written by Staff Reporters on August 29, 2013. Posted in Faith.

At least 20 brave Navarre residents will say goodbye to their hair on September 8 at a head-shaving event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation at Tommy’s New Orleans Sno Balls. So far, 10 men and three women, including event organizer Pamela Petrone, have signed up to shave their hair to raise money for childhood cancer research.