Navarre’s 2019 Winter Beach Olympics next weekend
Navarre’s 2019 Winter Beach Olympics next weekend
Backwards three-legged race, water gun obstacle course and a Bird Box challenge are just a few of the fun activities planned for the 2019 Winter Navarre Beach Olympics. The event will take place starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 26 at Juana’s Pagodas. Other planned activities include: Volley Pong Cornhole Malibu Sponge Race … read more
Three local restaurants closing for remodeling
Three local restaurants closing for remodeling
Fans of Johnny Huston’s Grille & Bar, All-American Heroes and Waffle House in Navarre will be looking for other options while all three eateries temporarily close for remodeling. Johnny Huston’s yesterday announced they will be closing for roughly two weeks starting January 21. The exact date of the reopening will be announced at a later … read more
Allegiant adds new non-stop flights to Tulsa and Omaha
Allegiant adds new non-stop flights to Tulsa and Omaha
Allegiant Air Announces Non-Stop Flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to Omaha and Tulsa Allegiant Air just announced the debut of non-stop service from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) beginning on June 6, 2019. “We’re thrilled to welcome passengers from Tulsa and Omaha to … read more
Updated Navarre Master Plan to be presented twice in January
Updated Navarre Master Plan to be presented twice in January
CORRECTION: Santa Rosa County has issued a correction, noting the Zoning Board Presentation will begin at 6 pm — not 5:30 p.m. as initially announced. Updated District 4 Master Plan The Updated District 4 Master Plan has been posted to the project website and can be downloaded from the following links: District 4 Master … read more
Community Life Church to host “Night to Shine” special needs prom
Community Life Church to host “Night to Shine” special needs prom
Community Life United Methodist Church will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, simultaneously on Friday, February 8, 2019. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages … read more
Autistic child heartbroken over possible stolen pet
Autistic child heartbroken over possible stolen pet
The holidays are a time of giving and, unfortunately, taking, and a Navarre mom believes her family may have been the victim of a suspect who may have taken their beloved family pet. Regardless, her autistic daughter is heartbroken. Robin Poling and her family live on PGA Boulevard in Hidden Creek. She said their 5-year-old … read more
Four animals no longer designated as Species of Special Concern
Four animals no longer designated as Species of Special Concern
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) completed the final step in reevaluating five Species of Special Concern, one of six key objectives outlined in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. As a result, several fish and wildlife species no longer warrant listing. Based on thorough scientific review, the FWC determined the harlequin darter, Homosassa shrew, southern … read more
Governor DeSantis suspends Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools
Governor DeSantis suspends Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-13, formally suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson, effective immediately. Governor DeSantis has announced that Marcus Chambers, currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as her replacement. “Superintendent Jackson has failed in her responsibilities to the parents and students of Okaloosa County, … read more
Five semifinalists announced for Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year
Five semifinalists announced for Santa Rosa County Teacher of the Year
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to: Myra Anderson, East Milton Elementary; Charles Phan, Gulf Breeze High; Stacey Dell, Milton High; Caroline Buechner, Navarre High; Kristin Ardis, Woodlawn Beach Middle. The SREF Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, … read more
Clinic aimed to assist in restoring driving privileges
Clinic aimed to assist in restoring driving privileges
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver’s License Clinic on Friday, March 8 to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building in Pensacola. Staff from the Florida Department of Highway Safety … read more
