Siblings share passion for saving turtles and spreading awareness on Navarre Beach
The Thomas family visited Navarre Beach from Missouri last week and spent six of their eight nights here educating people about turtle nesting.
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Navarre pets fall victim to backyard snake
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On a recent July morning, Andrew Thompson let Bitty and Bentley, his two Yorkshire terriers outside, just as he had done for years.
They had both been outside for about 5 minutes before Bentley came bolting back in. This behavior wasn’t out of the ordinary for Bentley, who is still a puppy, Andrew said. What was out of the ordinary was the fact that 12-year-old Bitty had not come back with Bentley.
Navarre staff writer plays role in defending freedom of speech
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In addition to sportswriter Brian Lester’s usual collection of sports awards, this year he was also selected for a special tribute.
The Jon A. Roosenraad Award for First Amendment Defense was awarded to Brian for his work pressuring the Florida High School Athletic Association into opening a crucial meeting to the public.
RV park no-go for Navarre Beach
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After months of debate and community opposition, the Board of County Commissioners voted to deny the request for a lease amendment during Thursday night’s rezoning meeting that would allow RV park construction on Navarre Beach.
Navarre Beach residents fight against proposed RV park
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The Navarre Beach Leaseholders & Residents Association held its monthly meeting Saturday, July 17 to discuss the possibility of an RV park on Gulf Boulevard.
Navarre football team relishes chance to face competition
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Day after day for nearly three weeks now, Navarre has only had itself to compete against.
That all changed on a sunny and humid Thursday morning as the Raiders squared off against Escambia in a 7-on-7 competition on their own practice field.
U.S. Highway 98 flooding in Navarre being investigated
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Motorists traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 98 Wednesday found themselves navigating heavy flooding.
Navarre Aldi plans inch forward
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With a brand-new Aldi coming soon to Navarre, unapproved design plans continue to hinder the vertical construction of the discount grocery store.
From proposal to family of 4, couple visits same Navarre Beach boardwalk
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On July 4, 2013, red flags were flying on Navarre Beach and the surf was too rough for swimming. So William Richey convinced his longtime girlfriend, Jodie, to cross the beach walkover near their rental that day to look at the surf. Then, with their family watching through the window of their nearby townhome, he proposed.
Deputies cross-train in water rescue on Navarre Beach
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Deputies and firefighters gathered at Navarre Beach July 2 with lifeguards for a morning full of water rescue training.
After Baldwin County deputy Bill Smith drowned June 6 while rescuing distressed swimmers on the Fort Morgan peninsula, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office reached out to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Safety Chief Austin Turnbull and inquired about doing a surf rescue training with deputies.