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‘No kid sleeps on the floor in our town:’ Navarre church partners to build beds

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 23, 2024. Posted in Faith.

Navarre United Methodist Church sees itself as a partner with the community. As such, the church partners with nonprofit organizations to assist people in many ways, including physical, monetary, emotional, or spiritual help. At times, it’s a little of all those things.

Project SEARCH helps young adults with disabilities transition into the workforce

Written by Marlo Scafe on October 1, 2024. Posted in Education, News.

Santa Rosa Medical Center is partnering with a nonprofit to ensure young adults with disabilities make the transition from school to the workforce.

DeSantis declares emergency as hurricane looms

Written by News Service of Florida on September 23, 2024. Posted in Florida News, stormcenter, stormcenterliveupdate.

Tallahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday declared a state of emergency for 41 counties as a storm system is expected to rapidly grow into a powerful hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District personnel get scuba certified

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 22, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District is adding scuba diving to their first responder repertoire. NBFRD Fire Chief Danny Fureigh, Beach Safety Division Chief Austin Turnbull and nine firefighters from the district have received comprehensive scuba training this summer. The training began May 14. Fureigh said the training adds a much-needed safety net to those on […]

Beach restoration work to begin Nov. 27, last through January 2025

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 6, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

The long-awaited restoration of Navarre Beach, which was originally supposed to take place last year, is finally happening. According to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District, the restoration project was awarded to Manson Construction at the bid price of $11,491,462.

Replicate Church to hold ‘Fruit’ ninja karate event for kids ministry

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 5, 2024. Posted in Faith.

Just four years into being a house of worship, Replicate Church is making its mark on East Milton’s faith community. Located at 8700 Bobby Brown Road, the church was recently recognized for its service to the community by the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners.

Rep. Dr. Rudman gives update on Hurlburt bypass talks

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 1, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

The U.S. Air Force, as well as local and regional governmental representatives, are moving closer to making a Hurlburt Field bypass road a reality.

State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman (R – Navarre) was joined by County Commissioners Colten Wright and Ray Eddington, as well as former 1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW) commander Col. Allison Black (Ret.), at a news conference to update the public on talks concerning the potential Hurlburt bypass Monday, July 1.

Donut Strike for Manna food and funds drive slated for June 26-28

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on June 18, 2024. Posted in Community.

Local law enforcement and fire departments are running to the rescue once more — teaming up again to fight hunger for the 2024 Donut Strike for Manna – presented by Hanto + Clarke General Contractors and PenAir Credit Union.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on May 2, 2024. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

A moon tree? Never heard of it – but Gail was intrigued enough to read Hansen Hasenberg’s story on it and tell me about it. I will be reading the story with you when it comes out in print. Apparently, in 2022, Artemis 1 (a NASA uncrewed spaceflight) took some seedlings into space on a 25-day trip orbiting the moon. West Navarre Intermediate School obtained one of the seedlings – and we were there as they planted the sweetgum seedling. You will have to read the story to find out the history of moon trees and how one of the seedlings came to WNIS.

Eglin AFB’s 96th security forces help ensure mission success

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 2, 2024. Posted in News.

Eglin is the largest Air Force Base in the United States. With around 725 square miles (464,000 acres) of land and 153 miles of shoreline to cover, the Air Force relies on the 96th Security Forces Squadron to protect base operations. Standing between Eglin’s assets and the outside world, the Security Forces operate as a military police service within the Air Force and Space Force.