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Navarre pastor travels to Kenya to teach theology

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 6, 2026. Posted in Community, Faith, News.

First Baptist Church of Navarre Pastor Greg Love recently spent two weeks in Kenya, a country in East Africa.

He was there to teach pastors about theology and take part in a safari. The first leg of the trip, the class, was paid for by the church. The safari was paid for by Love.

Holley-Navarre Fire District seeks referendum to keep pace with growth

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 5, 2026. Posted in News.

On Aug. 18, voters will decide whether Holley-Navarre Fire District will see a substantial increase in annual fire assessment revenue.

If passed, the measure will bring a 42 percent increase for residential properties and an 11.98 percent increase for nonresidential commercial properties. According to ballot language, HNFD intends to levy the following assessment rates:

Turn-Key Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Navarre Beach

Written by Staff Reporters on August 4, 2026. Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a slice of paradise on Florida’s Gulf Coast, this beautifully renovated townhouse in Sugar Beach offers the perfect opportunity. Located in one of Navarre Beach’s sought-after Gulf-front communities, this charming two-bedroom, two-story residence combines comfort, convenience, and investment potential in an unbeatable beachside setting.

Holley-Navarre Fire Commission discusses busy July, referendum

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 3, 2026. Posted in News.

On Aug. 18, voters will decide whether Holley-Navarre Fire District rates will increase by 42% for residential properties and 11.98% for nonresidential commercial properties.

The referendum was placed on the ballot to help HNFD get ahead of its own financial limitations. The district, which covers 53 square miles in south Santa Rosa, doesn’t have enough annual revenue to adequately staff Station 44. Adequate staffing is four firefighters on an engine per shift.

Navarre Beach Lifeguards sending nine guards to Nationals

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 31, 2026. Posted in Beach, Community.

Navarre Beach lifeguards is sending nine of their members to a national competition after recently competing at a regional lifesaving event in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The 2026 USLA James Mac McCarthy Memorial Surf Lifesaving Championships featured lifeguards from across the Southeast.

Navarre father, son face obscenity-related charges

Written by Staff Reporters on July 29, 2026. Posted in Crime, News.

A Navarre man was arrested after investigators found obscene material on his electronic devices depicting bestiality.

Jeffrey Mayer, 64, is charged with animal cruelty, using a two-way communication device to commit a felony and possession of obscene material.

Espresso Lane denied rezoning request

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 28, 2026. Posted in Beach, Business.

The Santa Rosa County Commission voted not to allow a coffee shop to conduct business at the entrance of Bahia Drive on Navarre Beach.

Espresso Lane owner Susan Bradshaw went before the board Thursday, July 23, to request that a vacant commercial property be rezoned to remove a single-use restriction on the property. Thomas Greene owns the parcel, which is listed as vacant commercial property.

New era set to begin for Navarre Raider volleyball team

Written by Brian Lester on July 27, 2026. Posted in Sports.

A new era of Navarre Raider volleyball is ahead as Sloane FitzHenry gets set for year one at the helm.

Hired in April, FitzHenry has learned a lot about her team this summer.

Navarre veteran with ALS receives Tunnels to Towers home renovation

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 27, 2026. Posted in Community, Military, News.

A Navarre home was recently renovated for a U.S. Air Force veteran living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Tunnels to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit focused on helping first responders, veterans and their families, completed the renovation.

Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.) Pete J. Nikolakakos spent 21 years in the Air Force, mainly working as an aircraft metals technology specialist.

Navarre ER nurse uses artwork to inspire patients

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 27, 2026. Posted in Community, News.

Layloni Engelkens, a nurse at Ascension Sacred Heart’s freestanding emergency room in Navarre, not only helps patients heal, she also boosts their morale.

Engelkens, who has been working at the facility since it opened in 2021, maintains a series of chalk drawings on the glass doors of all 12 patient rooms at the ER.