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Northwest Florida Haunts

Written by Staff Reporters on October 29, 2015. Posted in Community.

As Halloween approaches, Navarre Press would like to share with you some of the best local haunts and their stories. NOTE: Not all of these locations are open to the public. Trespassing on private grounds is a crime punishable by law. Furthermore, vandalism of any kind is also a crime. Destroying or defacing a cemetery is considered a felony, and conviction of such crimes can carry fines in the range of $5000 and/or five years in jail. Before visiting any of these sites, check to make sure they are open to the public. If they are not, obtain permission and notify the authorities before visiting.

Plan eyed to pump Navarre Beach effluent to mainland

Written by Staff Reporters on October 29, 2015. Posted in News.

The proposed sale of Navarre Beach Water and Sewer would probably involve building a new pipe across Santa Rosa Sound to transfer sewage for treatment at the mainland plant owned by Holley-Navarre Water System.

Oriole Beach Elementary student dies

Written by Staff Reporters on October 29, 2015. Posted in News.

A 5-year old Oriole Beach Elementary kindergartner has died from an unconfirmed case of viral meningitis. The school principal, Joshua McGrew, issued a letter to all parents of students in an effort to reassure them of their children’s safety.

Public pushes pack on RESTORE plans

Written by Staff Reporters on October 29, 2015. Posted in News.

Too much process and not enough progress to protect our precious coast.

Florida’s Ombudsman Program a voice for residents

Written by Gail Acosta on October 22, 2015. Posted in News.

The statistics are astounding. According to Florida’s Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, nearly 60 percent of long-term care residents in Florida do not receive visits from family members and friends. Unfortunately, that means that no one is looking out for their best interests when it comes to their health, safety, welfare and personal rights.

Stabbing on Panhandle Trail leaves 2 hospitalized

Written by Staff Reporters on October 22, 2015. Posted in News.

Deputies were dispatched to a Panhandle Trail apartment for a fight in progress at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Upon arrival, deputies found two men with stab wounds.

Navarre man arrested for trying to steal motorcycle

Written by Staff Reporters on October 22, 2015. Posted in Crime, News.

Brandon Worley, 35, of Winners Circle in Navarre was arrested Oct. 17 and charged with grand theft, trespassing and criminal mischief with property damage more than $1,000.

Gulf Breeze man arrested for battery

Written by Staff Reporters on October 22, 2015. Posted in Crime, News.

Jon English, 28, of Gulf Breeze, was arrested Oct. 15 for his second battery offense and resisting an officer without violence.

Navarre men arrested in car burglary, trespassing investigation

Written by Staff Reporters on October 22, 2015. Posted in Crime, News.

Marvin Eugene Darby Jr., 20, of Andorra Street in Navarre was arrested Oct. 15 for alleged obstruction of justice in connection with an upcoming burglary trial involving himself and Devin Michael Colonel, 21, of Parkridge Drive in Navarre.

Animal shelter near capacity

Written by Gail Acosta on October 15, 2015. Posted in News.

Loose dogs are a growing concern for neighborhoods in Navarre. Local social media pages are filled with pleas from canine owners for neighbors to be on the lookout for their missing dog, or with photos of found dogs that need to be reunited with their families. And a drive down any Navarre street will turn up a run-away dog or three.