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Navarre Winn-Dixie raises thousands for Lindy Bush Food Pantry

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

When neighbors help neighbors, incredible things can happen. That spirit of generosity has been on full display in Navarre as customers and employees at Winn-Dixie came together over the last several weeks to raise thousands of dollars in grocery donations benefiting the Lindy Bush Food Pantry, located behind the Good Neighbor Thrift Store and operated as a ministry of Navarre United Methodist Church.

Navarre’s softball season ends in regional championship game

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

After its season ended one step short of state, head coach Jacqueline Othmani took a few extra moments on the field with her heartbroken Navarre Raider softball team late Friday night.


Like her players, she hoped for a different outcome against Pace. Still, even in the wake of an 11-0 loss in a Region 1-6A title game, Othmani told her Raiders to hold their heads high.

Navarre and Pace set to battle for Region 1-6A softball crown

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

There are no secrets, no surprises, and no lack of knowledge on what Navarre and Pace bring to the table as softball programs.


The Raiders and Patriots have met seven times already in the last two seasons, and Friday’s Region 1-6A championship game will mark meeting No. 8 and the right to go to state.

Navarre brain cancer survivor thanks God for saving her life

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Faith, News.

Jan. 1, 2026, was anything but fun for Monica McBrien, who works for Santa Rosa County Tourism Development Office. While many were ringing in the new year with fireworks, she suffered a seizure.

After coming to, she couldn’t recognize her family’s faces. She knew something was wrong. Shortly after, an MRI unveiled a diagnosis no one wants to hear: “you have brain cancer.”

Alzheimer’s Disease support group now meeting at Navarre Gardens

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.

Each month, a support group for caregivers meets at Navarre Gardens. The common thread among those who attend: They care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 1 in 3 older adults die with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The organization estimates there are more than 13 million unpaid caregivers of dementia patients in the United States.

Navarre resident named state chair of Libertarian Party

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

Ed Appler, a Navarre resident, has been named state chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida.

The 26-year Air Force veteran had been filling the position following the resignation of the party’s previous chair on March 22. On April 19, he officially became chair through 2027.

GoFundMe page started for bus driver in Navarre

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.

Working in education, you can touch many lives, even if you aren’t in the classroom.

Donovan Howard, who recently suffered a stroke, serves as a bus driver for several Navarre schools. With his focus now on his health, a colleague stepped up to help support the family in their hour of need.

Calvary Chapel Navarre’s Warrior Ministry meeting combat vet needs

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith, Military.

Northwest Florida, including Navarre, has a heavy military population, including about 34,000 military retirees, according to Santa Rosa County’s economic development office. Navarre also serves as a bedroom community for several surrounding installations, and many of its residents face unique challenges related to their service.

Trey Olman, who is training to be an assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Navarre, said those challenges require a space where veterans can be vulnerable and feel supported by people who understand what they have gone through firsthand.

Saved from Navarre Beach, Crater the sea turtle is released

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach, Community.

On Earth Day, held each year on April 22, Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center held a sea turtle release event at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Walton County.

Among the five turtles released was Crater, a 12-lb. juvenile green sea turtle. Crater was rescued off Navarre Beach Fishing Pier earlier this month after getting hooked in the mouth by someone who was fishing.