Alonzie Scott reappointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees
Alonzie Scott reappointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Alonzie Scott to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Scott, of Philadelphia, is the director of the Enterprise Talent Management Office and a senior executive advisor at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). Previously, he served as a program manager for the Naval … read more
Hurlburt contractor sentenced for child exploitation
Hurlburt contractor sentenced for child exploitation
Thomas E. Turner, 58, of Niceville, Florida, was sentenced late last week in federal court to serve 70 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography and attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor. Turner will also be required to register as a sex offender as part of his sentence. The sentence was announced … read more
Raiders and Dolphins miss post-season play
Raiders and Dolphins miss post-season play
Navarre found out they missed the playoffs on Sunday morning, following an off-week and a blowout of Crestview from the week before. Navarre (6-4) missing the playoffs stirred up some controversy due to the Raiders having beat Crestview 52-14 just over a week before the playoff brackets were announced, having a better win-loss record than … read more
Veterans Day events planned for Navarre and Milton
Veterans Day events planned for Navarre and Milton
WWII Veteran Ernie Andrus is making his way across the country to raise money for the LST 325 Memorial. He made his way through the Milton area on Monday. You can check out his story at 6 p.m., November 11 on Fox News. Photo courtesy Julie Ziegenhorn Veterans Day celebrations planned for Monday include: NAVARRE … read more
Navarre vet thanks troops
Navarre vet thanks troops
Navarre business owner Paul Ruiz makes sure military heroes returning from deployment are welcomed back home with a freshly cooked seafood buffet. Pictured are members of the RED HORSE Squadron at Hurlburt Field. Ruiz is gearing up to provide another feast on December 13 (photo courtesy Paul Ruiz). Local generals have bragged about patriotism in … read more
Local Master Gardener honored as Florida Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year
Local Master Gardener honored as Florida Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year Suzanne Spencer (center with plaque) and fellow Santa Rosa County master gardener volunteers (from left): Jean Ann Hartman, Rachel Coggins, Mike Burba and Annie McIlhenny. Santa Rosa County Master Gardener Volunteer Suzanne Spencer was honored by the State of Florida Master Gardener Program at UF/IFAS Extension as Outstanding … read more
Former Navarre Beach Chamber CEO sentenced to 5 years in prison
Former Navarre Beach Chamber CEO sentenced to 5 years in prison
Former Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Judy Morehead was sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to a securities fraud charge in Alabama. Morehead was admitted June 7 to Houston Community Corrections facility in Dothan, Alabama. According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, her minimum release date is March 17, 2021. … read more
Local nonprofit aims to help area families for Christmas
Local nonprofit aims to help area families for Christmas
A local nonprofit organization called Have Hope You Matter is collecting the names of children in the 850 area code whose families are in need of help this Christmas. “Though we focus mainly on the Hurricane Michael areas where families are still struggling, we have been taking names throughout Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa … read more
NAVARRE LUMBER’S HISTORY COLUMN: Billory Baptist’s Bells
NAVARRE LUMBER’S HISTORY COLUMN: Billory Baptist’s Bells
Mrs. Tipton’s class at Billory Baptist Church – pictured left to right are Doug Beyer, Phillip Barnard, J.E. Blankenship, Chester Beyer, Johnny Hurst, Doug Barlow, Scoot Harvell, twins Carolyn (Wells) McLaughlin & Marilyn (Wells) Koch. Billy Frank Wells is in the foreground with his back toward the camera. Photo courtesy Audrey Harvell McWaters I remember … read more
Department of Health urges Floridians to quit smoking during 44th Annual Great American Smokeout
Department of Health urges Floridians to quit smoking during 44th Annual Great American Smokeout
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County is encouraging Floridians to use Tobacco Free Florida’s free tools and services to make a plan to quit smoking for the American Cancer Society’s 44th annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21. Tobacco Free Florida aims to educate Floridians on the various free quit resources available … read more
