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Beach restoration moving rapidly

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.

Weeks Marine delivered equipment mid-April and the first sand was pumped onshore on April 28. The first full day of operations was April 29 with only one Hopper Dredger. The second hopper dredger arrived for operations by May 2. Weather permitting, the estimated 50 days of sand placement is expected to be completed by mid-June. 

Water system seeks approval for conditional land use

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

The Holley-Navarre Water System is seeking conditional-use of land that it has owned for 10 years to build two Rapid Infiltration Basin Systems (RIBS) to effectively eliminate treated waste water otherwise known as reclaimed water or effluent.  There will be no mechanical building or equipment on the site of the RIBS and the entire site will be fenced for safety and security.

Woman in coma after attack

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Crime, News.

A Milton woman was described as being in a coma and unresponsive at a local hospital early Friday morning following an attack by her former boyfriend.  At press time, Navarre Press was unable to update her current condition.

Gardening for spring

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

With the last chance of frost behind us, it’s time to begin that beautiful home garden you’ve always dreamed about. In exchange for a small monetary investment and some elbow grease, you can have amazingly fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit. Even for those who have little or no experience, growing your own garden can be a fun and extremely rewarding experience.

HIV awareness campaign urges testing for citizens

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Driving through many parts of Escambia County, you might have noticed billboards with advertisements of a different kind. As part of an ongoing HIV awareness campaign, the Florida Department of Health has been putting up these large ads, urging citizens to get tested. Because of elevated numbers for HIV/AIDS cases in the county, the continuance of this and other public awareness campaigns have unfortunately been necessary in recent years.

The needs of the many

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

There are more than 500 children in our county waiting to be adopted.  One in every 18 children in our county is or will be abused.  There are more than 550 homeless children in our school district.  43 percent of all adults are functionally illiterate.  The list could go on. 

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