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Suspect in 3 homicides arrested

Written by Staff Reporters on July 24, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

A man that authorities suspect might be involved in a double homicide in Milton and a murder in Panama City was apprehended by authorities in Troy, Alabama. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported July 22 that 41-year-old Derrick Ray Thompson was arrested without incident.

Clark’s magical year continues

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in Education.

Holley-Navarre Intermediate School (HNIS) teacher Danielle Clark was presented the Florida Department of Education’s (DOE) Magic of Leadership award July 11 during a gala event recognizing the state’s top teachers. State Education Commissioner Pam Stewart, First Lady Ann Scott and Macy’s President Mike Krauter announced the four award winners.

Navarre organizations step up to RESTORE plate

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

The 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star game was played Tuesday evening in Minneapolis. And while “real” baseball fans like a good pitchers’ duel, many fans who occasionally watch baseball get excited by the offense. What’s better than seeing one the big league stars step up to the plate and belt a fast ball over the wall, right?

Honesty in government

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

What is the biggest thing “our country” needs? “Honest people in ‘charge.’”

FEMA deadline July 21

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in Community.

Local residents impacted by flooding in April only have until 10 p.m., July 21 to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

How much would you pay to see sand sculptures?

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Return visitors to the Navarre Beach Sand Sculpting Festival will be greeted by a new location and most likely an admission fee. The festival has been held the last five years on the Gulf-side of Navarre Beach near the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and has been funded with BP funds but that ends in 2014. This year’s event will be held on the sound-side in the Navarre Beach Marine Park due in part to nesting shorebirds but also as an opportunity to feature the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center and Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary.

Status hearing set for Aydelott

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in News.

A hearing will be held July 21 for the Gulf Breeze teen arrested for the Christmas Eve stabbing death of his mother, Sharon Aydelott, a Holley-Navarre Middle School teacher.

Prime commercial land up for grabs

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in News.

A Panama City based real estate company is featuring a prime piece of Navarre real estate for $6.45 million. The 33.4-acre parcel is located on the northwest side of the intersection of U.S. 98 and Hwy. 87 South, adjacent to Publix shopping center.

Hidden Creek has new general manager

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2014. Posted in News.

Ty B. Bilbrey is the new General Manager for The Club at Hidden Creek. Ken Walker, Executive Director for The Club at Hidden Creek, LLC and General Manager for Holley-Navarre Water System, which owns the golf course, said Bilbrey started in his new role July 14.

Junior Ranger Program available locally

Written by Staff Reporters on July 10, 2014. Posted in News.

Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed July as Recreation and Parks Month, observing that parks and recreation programs contribute to a healthy lifestyle, boost the state’s economy and promote cultural diversity.