11 killed in helicopter crash
Recovery is still underway in Santa Rosa Sound following a helicopter crash that killed 11 decorated servicemen, including a Silver Medal recipient.
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Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
The largest amount of colleges are celebrating spring break this week and next week. Florida State, University of Central Florida, University of West Florida, Troy University, University of Georgia and University of Southern Mississippi are just some of the colleges out this week.
Lifeguards report to duty March 14
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Lifeguard season on Navarre Beach begins Saturday, March 14. Initially, four lifeguards will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Staff will monitor the number of swimmers at the public Gulf-side beach areas, manning the one or two towers with the greatest need. As the number of swimmers increase, lifeguard staffing will increase to 10 or 12 providing coverage seven days a week at all four lifeguard towers. Lifeguard season ends Sunday, Oct. 25.
Dog fights for her life following severe neglect
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
When Dr. Natalie Dyson first laid eyes on Ava, she thought the white Labrador was an elderly dog ready to be euthanized.
School Board member to speak at leadership workshop
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
Santa Rosa School Board member Carol Boston will be a featured speaker Saturday, Feb. 28, at an interactive leadership workshop for women sponsored by the Institute for Women in Politics of Northwest Florida. The event will take place at 40 South Alcaniz St. in Pensacola in facilities provided by IHMC (Institute for Human and Machine Cognition) and will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Owners cited for derelict boats
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has cited two separate owners of derelict sailboats currently located in Santa Rosa Sound near Juana’s Pagodas.
Manager cites increased costs for moving BooFest
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
After spending $90,000 to improve accommodations for BooFest, the Holley-Navarre Water System will no longer host the annual event.
$900K grant to support flood recovery
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Volunteer Florida announced the approval of a FEMA grant for more than $905,000 to provide disaster case management services and assist victims of the spring 2014 flooding in the Florida Panhandle. The grant will fund disaster case managers in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Escambia counties who will work with panhandle residents to identify needs, develop recovery plans and navigate requirements for assistance.
Awards abound for NABOR members
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) held its annual awards ceremony and holiday luncheon at the Navarre Conference center on Dec. 10.
Four Raiders named to all-star team
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Four Navarre Raiders football players will represent their team at the 2014 Subway High School All-Star Game Dec. 18 at Niceville High School.