It wasn’t long ago that Lance Whorton was preaching from a cafeteria stage at West Navarre Primary School on Sundays. Now, he preaches the Good Word out of a small, leased space off East Bay Boulevard.
Last year, it was announced Navarre would be getting a Panera Bread restaurant.
The location, which was approved by Santa Rosa County, will be located between Dunkin/Baskin Robbins and Autozone on the 8800 block of Navarre Parkway. It is currently under construction.
A 2022 fuel spill near Navarre Park is at the center of a legal case brought forth by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) against Navarre Boardwalk and Marina, LLC, owned by Navarre local and businessman James Dabney.
Navarre’s softball plays for a spot in the Region 1-6A championship game when it takes on Horizon Tuesday night in a semifinal showdown in Winter Garden.
With their bags packed and their excitement and confidence evident, the Raiders headed out for the Orlando area late Monday morning to continue their tournament journey.
Wednesday, May 7, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Gary Stephen Altieri, 50, after a brief standoff on Morella Street in Navarre. Altieri had reportedly barricaded himself inside a residence.
University Lending Group is so excited to welcome local Home Loan Specialist, Amanda Adamson (NMLS# 958719), to the Navarre team. Amanda brings over 12 years of experience in the mortgage industry and is dedicated to helping families achieve their homeownership dreams. Having lived in the area for over 30 years, Amanda has not only raised her children here, but also offers her clients a professional insight and understanding of the local market. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of West Florida giving her a strong foundation to guide clients through even the most complex financial decisions.
Standing at 6’7”, it’s hard to miss Akok Chan (pronounced shawn) when you see him on or off the basketball court.
Originally from Sudan, he first arrived in the U.S. in 2020 on a student visa and became a scholar-ship athlete at Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, a school in Midway. He was 16 at the time.
Navarre High School welcomed family members and friends of students to the annual NHS Art Show. Set up in the school’s media center/library, the show presented works from students across skill and grade levels in a variety of genres.
