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Water fountains/lighting planned for beach path

Written by Staff Reporters on September 18, 2014. Posted in Beach.

There’s refreshing news for users of the fitness trail on Navarre Beach. The Beach Beautification Committee is planning to install three water fountains and lighting along the popular multiuse path which parallels Gulf Boulevard. The group also plans to pursue irrigating the route with reclaimed water.

Fire districts face busy weekend, preventable fires

Written by Staff Reporters on September 18, 2014. Posted in News.

Holley Navarre Fire District had higher than usual call volumes the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14 which included one brush fire set by a 9-year-old, an unattended yard fire and an unattended kitchen fire.

A portion of Hwy. 98 named after community leader

Written by Sandi Kemp on September 18, 2014. Posted in News.

Warren E. “Charlie” Brown was memorialized Thursday, Sept. 11, by the naming of the very road that he traveled tirelessly while he was alive, serving and representing his community, Navarre.

East Milton success story lures gubernatorial campaign

Written by Staff Reporters on September 18, 2014. Posted in News.

Florida Governor Rick Scott is hoping more than 620,300 new private-sector jobs created since he took office will lead to his re-election. He’s on bus tour with other state leaders, campaigning on tax cuts and economic growth. The “Let’s Keep Working” campaign stopped Sept. 10 in East Milton, highlighting The Ropella Group’s success as an example of how the state economy is prospering.

Dual enrollment up, costs to districts down

Written by Associated Press on September 11, 2014. Posted in Education.

More area students are participating in dual enrollment classes, but the Santa Rosa and Escambia County School Districts are getting a break on the cost, thanks to an agreement with Pensacola State College (PSC).

Local vehicle theft ring halted

Written by Staff Reporters on September 11, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

A vehicle theft ring that targeted victims along Hwy 98 in Navarre and Gulf Breeze has been stopped. A total of five suspects were arrested and all six vehicles including a Chevy Tahoe and a Z71 have been recovered.

Time to Incorporate Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on September 11, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Over the years I’ve seen many changes in Navarre, some that would not have been my choice. As it is, only one person is charged with representing the 42,000 residents of Navarre. One commissioner out of five speaks for us. It is time to incorporate – to be our own voice.

Navarre “exploded,” continues to grow after Ivan

Written by Staff Reporters on September 11, 2014. Posted in Business.

It’s hard to argue that business in Navarre has recovered since the domino effect of Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and Dennis in 2005.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on September 4, 2014. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Our first Navarre Raider home game is this Friday night. We are playing Wakulla and there is a lot of history with Wakulla. There is something about their refs marching us back with every play when we played them the last time. Hopefully some of the families will be staying in the area – at least overnight. Wakulla is in Crawfordville which is south of Tallahassee. MaxPreps has ranked Wakulla 19th in the state and Navarre is ranked, 46th. We went up in the rankings by 45 points after our win over Catholic. Let’s keep ranking up.

Park restrooms move forward

Written by Staff Reporters on September 4, 2014. Posted in Community.

Restrooms at Navarre Park will be built “by the community, for the community” according to James Dabney, committee leader for the restrooms.