Questions have arisen recently about a lack of fire hydrants in areas of Navarre following a house fire on Tupelo Drive Nov. 22. The lack of hydrants in the area made fighting the fire more difficult for Holley Navarre Fire District, forcing the teams to depend on their tanker trucks for water.

The Instant Pot was one of the biggest stars to shine during Black Friday after topping the lists of sales at a variety of stores including Amazon, Target and Kohls. Although it’s a new sensation, the idea of a pressure cooker is not new. Modern versions, however, also double as a Crock-Pot and a rice cooker and are programmable. They also come with many safety features including self-regulating sensors. Some use Bluetooth.

Though hiring is still months away, Holley-Navarre Middle School Principal Joie DeStefano has already cleaned out an office in preparation for her school’s new Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office resource officer.