Fight leads to arson arrest
A fight between two men at the Navarre Park restrooms on Saturday morning Jan. 23 led to one of them being arrested for an arson that had just occurred.
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Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
This Saturday at 9 a.m. is the Health and Business Expo at the Navarre Conference Center. This is free and open to the public. The expo includes health screenings, a blood drive, door prizes and much more. See our Mind, Body & Spirit section of the paper for more details including great content and information on the layout of the expo and vendor names.
Hall receives Legend’s Award at banquet
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
On Jan. 15, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards and Installation Banquet at the Soundside at Hurlburt Field to honor outstanding members and install a new board of directors. The new Chamber President and CEO, Judy Morehead was the evening’s emcee.
The legacy of “The Turtle Lady”
Written by Gail Acosta on . Posted in Beach.
Gigi Naggatz was affectionately known as “The Turtle Lady” on Navarre Beach and she was a leading volunteer and conservationist who worked tirelessly for the sea turtles. She passed away Jan. 5 after a years-long battle with cancer. While she will be greatly missed by many, her spirit will live on through the many volunteers that carry on her mission on Navarre Beach.
Board election for water system nears
Written by Gail Acosta on . Posted in Community.
In the midst of the controversy swirling around Holley-Navarre Water System, an annual meeting and election of board of directors is scheduled for Jan. 19. Four seats are open on the board; three from expiring terms and one from the resignation of Will Goulet. The meeting will commence at 7 a.m. at the Board of Directors meeting room at HNWS with the announcement of the final slate of candidates running for election. It will then recess for voting to commence until 7 p.m. when the meeting will be called back to session to discuss business, present the annual report and deliver the results of the election.
Elks Lodge steers fortuitous book and toy drive
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Amy Bridge made a difference in the community during the holiday season.
Sheriff’s Office says report suspicious activity
Written by Gail Acosta on . Posted in Community.
An unfamiliar truck passes slowly by your house, looking around your yard and house as he drives by. A solicitor comes to your house and attempts to talk their way into your home. A distraught person rings your doorbell in the middle of the night asking to use your phone. A burglar breaks in and is surprised to find someone home, and that homeowner is assaulted. All of these scenarios have happened in Navarre during the past several months.
The two-year contract for AT&T vanishes
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
While nearly all other wireless providers had already foregone offering two-year service contracts, the large cellphone service-provider, AT&T, has continued to offer this option for its customers. However, in a recent nationwide policy change, AT&T announced early this year that as of Jan. 8, the popular cellphone service-provider would no longer offer such contracts. The change came for a number of reasons, all of them seemingly beneficial for the AT&T customer.
Tourism leaders seek delay in beach dredging
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
The cheapest price isn’t the best deal on the $15 million dredging project to renourish Navarre Beach this spring, area tourism leaders assert.
2015 Year in Review
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Penguin Plunge draws large crowd
More than 400 people celebrated New Year’s Day by diving into the chilly water of Santa Rosa Sound.