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Snowbird’s home away from home

Written by Staff Reporters on February 14, 2013. Posted in Beach.

Each year hundreds of people make their winter home in Florida and are, therefore, dubbed “Snowbirds.” They come in the winter months for many reasons, maybe to escape the cold and snow back home for warmer temperatures, to visit Florida when the beaches aren’t crowded with tourists or to spend some time gazing out over the water as the sun sets on Navarre Beach. Whatever the reason, Navarre welcomes these snowbirds to their temporary home-away-from-home.

County struggles to enforce litter laws

Written by Staff Reporters on February 14, 2013. Posted in News.

On Jan. 26, six Navarre residents took to the streets to clean up the community.

Bus rear ended with children onboard

Written by Staff Reporters on February 14, 2013. Posted in News.

At about 2 p.m. on Feb. 6, a Santa Rosa County school bus was rear-ended at Edgewood Drive and Federal Street in Holley by the Sea.

State Rep. Broxson supports drilling in Blackwater Forest

Written by Staff Reporters on February 14, 2013. Posted in News.

State Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, on Jan. 22 introduced House Bill 431 that would seek the development of oil and gas resources specifically in the Blackwater River State Forest.

Softball Raiders shutout ’Cats, Indians

Written by John Richardson on February 14, 2013. Posted in Sports.

The Navarre High School softball season opened last week and the results could not have been better for coach Scott Murphy. The Lady Raiders shut out Choctawhatchee’s Indians 8-0 in their season debut Feb. 5 at home. Two days later, Navarre crushed Washington 16-0 in their first away game.

Hoo-dat: Warren signs with FAU Owls

Written by Ken Garner on February 14, 2013. Posted in Sports.

Jay Warren is the latest Navarre High School player recruited to play football at the highest level of college competition. The senior running back last week signed a national letter-of-intent to play at Florida Atlantic University, joining 2012 teammate Jordan Leggett and former Raiders Sterling Lovelady and Billy Mitchell at NCAA Football Bowl Series (formerly known as Division I) programs.

Quarterback Club presents football awards

Written by Staff Reporters on February 14, 2013. Posted in Sports.

The 2012 Navarre High School football team had plenty to celebrate. Two months after the school’s greatest gridiron season yet ended with a state semifinal loss to Gainesville, the Raiders and their supporters could set aside that disappointment and appreciate their accomplishments.

Foul play rule out in drowning

Written by Staff Reporters on February 7, 2013. Posted in News.

Officials on Monday recovered the body of Justin Diel who drove his Ford pickup truck into the East River north of Navarre.

Raider softball off to good start

Written by John Richardson on February 7, 2013. Posted in Sports.

Navarre High School’s softball team opened the season with 12-1 and 11-1 preseason home wins against Gulf Breeze and Milton, respectively. Both games ended early because the “mercy rule” was in effect. As the scores might indicate, the Raiders’ pitching was spectacular and the defense played errorless ball.

Softball Raiders ready to excel

Written by John Richardson on February 7, 2013. Posted in Sports.

With a wealth of talent returning, Navarre High School softball coach Scott Murphy is looking forward to the upcoming season. The Lady Raiders have nine returning players and will be considered to be one of the favorites to compete for a district title.