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A.C.T.S. prison ministry helps inmates overcome addiction

Written by Staff Reporters on November 20, 2014. Posted in Faith.

A local faith-based prison ministry is helping inmates at several area prisons change their lives in anticipation of their return to society. The dual-purpose program provides factual information about alcohol and drug dependency with faith-based support to overcome addiction.

Navarre residents pack the park to honor veterans

Written by Staff Reporters on November 13, 2014. Posted in Military, News.

Hundreds of Navarre residents turned out to participate in the Veteran’s Day ceremony held at Navarre Park Nov. 11. Those present spanned all ages and generations from the formation of Boy Scouts to the World War II veteran in attendance.

Polling snafu costs woman her vote

Written by Staff Reporters on November 6, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

After watching Florida’s role in the 2000 presidential election, we had hoped such nonsense was behind us.

HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU BARBARA KROLL

Written by Staff Reporters on October 30, 2014. Posted in Community.

Barbara Kroll remembered New York City without the gang violence of today; “There’s no comparison.”

Incorporation committee hosts transportation planners

Written by Staff Reporters on October 30, 2014. Posted in News.

Citizens to Incorporate Navarre hosted West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) staff for a discussion about Navarre area transportation issues Oct. 21. Attendees learned details about specific local projects and advocated for traffic congestion on U.S. 98.

Teen facing DUI manslaughter charge

Written by Staff Reporters on October 23, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

Keanu Medina, the 19-year-old Navarre man who police said crashed his Chevrolet Tahoe into a Jeep Liberty, killing the driver, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of DUI manslaughter.

Heavy law enforcement activity preceded drowning

Written by Staff Reporters on October 16, 2014. Posted in News.

A 1 1/2-year-old boy died Oct. 7 after he drowned in a pool located at 1755 Briza Del Mar Drive. Law enforcement officials believe he exited the home through a pet-access door.

Fee simple titles complicated by Navarre pass amendment

Written by Staff Reporters on October 2, 2014. Posted in Community.

County commissioners from Escambia and Santa Rosa joined forces to lobby the United States Senate, specifically Senator Bill Nelson, over a controversial amendment added to House Resolution 2954, Public Access and Lands Improvement Act that would prohibit the construction of a pass or channel through Santa Rosa Island.

Teachers gain faithful support

Written by Staff Reporters on September 11, 2014. Posted in Education.

Local teachers were treated to an appreciation luncheon Sept. 6 at the Saltwater Cottage in Navarre. Teachers from schools in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties made their way over to the outdoor eating area at the Cottage at 11 a.m. to indulge in a gourmet lunch spread complete with breads, cheeses, sandwiches dips, cakes, fruit and more.

Island effluent reuse/discharge discussed

Written by Staff Reporters on September 4, 2014. Posted in Beach.

John Lewis, a member of the Beach Beautification Committee, drove to Milton Aug. 25 to ask commissioners why treated water can’t be used for irrigation on the island.