Sunday’s Child Kicks Off 2019-2020 Membership Drive
Sunday’s Child Kicks Off 2019-2020 Membership Drive
The equality-based charitable group Sunday’s Child has announced its 2019-2020 Membership Drive. New and potential members, as well as returning members are invited to attend a membership mixer to learn more. The membership mixer schedule is as follows: September 10, 5:30-7:30 pm @ Pensacola Mess Hall September 26, 5:30-7:30 pm @ Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten … read more
Healing Paws for Warriors to host Stop 22 Challenge
Healing Paws for Warriors to host Stop 22 Challenge
Members of Healing Paws for Warriors pictured at a Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council meeting A local veteran-led nonprofit group, Healing Paws for Warriors, will be hosting a September 22 community awareness event, Active Duty & Veterans’ Suicide Awareness Rally, at Ye Olde Brother’s Brewery in Holley. “We lose 22-plus veterans/active … read more
Disturbance favored for development could impact Bahamas/Florida late this week
Disturbance favored for development could impact Bahamas/Florida late this week
Per the National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. EDT update: 1. A weak area of low pressure, associated with a tropical wave, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms about midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Windward Islands. Some slow development of this system is possible during the next few days before upper-level winds become … read more
Two low-pressure areas could develop further this week
Two low-pressure areas could develop further this week
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas which could develop this week: NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT update shows: 1. A broad area of low pressure and an associated tropical wave are producing showers and thunderstorms several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Some slow development of this system is possible during the … read more
Navarre man fled to Alabama after child molestation confession
Navarre man fled to Alabama after child molestation confession
Loyd Robert Walker, 63, was booked September 4 into Santa Rosa County Jail on a felony charge of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim under 12 years of age. Walker, who resides at 1854 Eagle Lane in Navarre, is accused of confessing the molestation to his wife before emptying their bank accounts and fleeing … read more
Gail Perry’s ‘Fired Up’ fundraising workshop set for Sept. 26 at PSC
Gail Perry’s ‘Fired Up’ fundraising workshop set for Sept. 26 at PSC
Gail Perry knows how to find money. Little pockets of money here and there. At times, she finds enough money to fill the deepest of pockets. She’s found more than $500 million to date. And you don’t find that much money looking under couch cushions. No, Perry did it by listening, learning and building friendships … read more
Navarre man jailed after shooting pistol while drunk
Navarre man jailed after shooting pistol while drunk
Valdez, Damian Michael, 30, of Navarre was booked September 3 into Santa Rosa County Jail on several charges after he and his soon-to-be former wife had a fight which included gunfire. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on August 3 responded to 2710 Rosemont Drive in Navarre, in reference to a disturbance with a gun. … read more
Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes
Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes
FDLE has received reports of some of its phone numbers being spoofed by scammers. These reports span the state, from Pensacola to Palm Beach, with scammers purporting to be FDLE members in order to defraud citizens. Spoofing is when a caller makes it appear as though they are calling from a different number than they … read more
Tips to Avoid Scams When Donating to Bahamas Relief
Tips to Avoid Scams When Donating to Bahamas Relief
Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastation of the Bahamas, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried is encouraging consumers to avoid scams by donating to recovery and relief efforts through registered charities. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the regulatory agency for charities in the state of Florida. “To anyone thinking about defrauding Floridians with fake charities after Hurricane … read more
Special teams, defense fuel Navarre’s 21-13 victory
Special teams, defense fuel Navarre’s 21-13 victory
Kobe Johnson (21), who recovered the game-clinching fumble, taking the field. (Photo by Jay Phillips). Navarre traveled to Milton Friday night and beat the Panthers 21-13 in Navarre’s first road game of the regular season. Navarre (3-0) has won three-straight games against county-rivals to start off the 2019 season, while Milton (1-1) followed up … read more
