Reserve Apartments fire under investigation
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the early morning fire that broke out at the Reserve Apartments Friday, Aug. 5, in Midway.
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Safety program targets pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities
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Efforts to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe on Florida roadways are ongoing.
Exceptional program for exceptional adults
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Record numbers of exceptional adults, volunteers and caregivers danced the night away Friday, July 29, at the Dance for All Caregiver’s Night Out event hosted by Hope that HEALS in the Community Life United Methodist Church gymnasium.
Tourist Development committee needs their voice back
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Numerous articles in Navarre Press over the past year and few months have highlighted the pains endured and discord with the Board of County Commissioners that continues to plague the all-volunteer advisory Tourist Development Council. The Legislature-mandated council is made up of tourism stake-holders as required by Florida Statute 125.0104. While the statute allows for a minimum of quarterly meetings by the council, the Santa Rosa Tourist Development Council has met monthly in the past. But recently the TDC and Board of County Commissioners have been at odds. Even in June 2015, Commissioner Rob Williamson wanted to revisit the ordinance that established the TDC, making some members wonder if he were trying to redefine their roles.
Gulf Breeze won’t buy troubled Club II
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Renee Bookout says someone phoned her last week to suggest that the City of Gulf Breeze buy the financially strapped Club II tennis and swim facility. But she quickly rejected the idea.
STEMmersion engages educators
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Holley-Navarre Intermediate school teacher Lauren Goodin participated in interactive activities and workshops focused on teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) July 14-17 during the 2016 Discovery Education Summer STEMmersion.
Missing swimmer identified
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The identity of the man who washed up on the shore of Navarre Beach Wednesday night is that of missing swimmer Jay Wiley Evans.
Trial date set in Aydelott murder case
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The court declared William Brandon Aydelott, 20, competent to stand trial for the murder of his mother Wednesday, July 27, after the results of a second psychological evaluation were heard by Judge John Simmons Jr. The trial is set to begin in October.
Sumrall serves up meals with a smile
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Carolyn Sumrall is a familiar face at the Holley Navarre Senior Center. She can be found inside the center most of the week serving up hot meals to senior citizens, who attend the daily lunches to have a good meal and socialize with others.
Inmates get second chance with SCORE, Work Release
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For inmates in Santa Rosa’s correctional system, there is new hope for life after serving time thanks to the Work Release and Second Chance Outreach, Re-entry and Education Development (SCORE) programs.