EPA event showcases facility’s mission and history
EPA event showcases facility’s mission and history
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted an annual open house for Earth Day at its Gulf Ecology Division, located on Sabine Island on Pensacola Beach last weekend. The facility conducts research and modeling to assess and forecast future risks from pollutants and other factors to develop tools and criteria to support resilient watersheds and water … read more
Give back on the Day of Service
Give back on the Day of Service
Chances are, if you look anywhere in Santa Rosa County, you’ll find a person or an organization that is in need of something. And every year, SAFER Santa Rosa steps up to the plate to help with those needs. On May 6, SAFER Santa Rosa, in partnership with Santa Rosa County, is planning their annual … read more
Relay for Life team gears up
Relay for Life team gears up
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) conducted an auction during their April 13 monthly luncheon to benefit their Relay for Life team. NABOR has set a goal of raising $18,500 for the May 5 Relay for Life event, which will take place at Navarre High School. Local auctioneer Donna Sue Harvell facilitated the event, … read more
Navarre Relay for Life next Friday
Navarre Relay for Life next Friday
Put on your walking shoes and get ready to participate in the Navarre Relay for Life. The event, which helps raise money for the American Cancer Society, takes place at Bennett C. Russell Stadium at Navarre High School next Friday, May 5. The event will start with a 6 p.m. at the stadium and will … read more
Butterfly House opening May 6
Butterfly House opening May 6
The Panhandle Butterfly House will celebrate its grand opening for the 2017 season and 20th anniversary on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Rosa County District Four Commissioner and Chairman Rob Williamson will preside over the opening ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Come learn about native Florida butterflies and take a … read more
Lunch for a Cause a huge success
Lunch for a Cause a huge success
The Greater Navarre Area Chamber’s inaugural Lunch for a Cause was held last Friday, April 21 at Samurai Japanese Restaurant in Navarre. The event benefited the Navarre Weekend Food Program, raising $2,057 for the effort to provide nutritional weekend food supplements for disadvantaged students. The event sold out with 80 people packing the hibachi tables … read more
Refuge for Women event tickets on sale
Refuge for Women event tickets on sale
Volunteers starting a local refuge for women escaping the sex trafficking industry are hosting a May 13 luncheon to raise money for their cause. The event will take place at the Navarre Conference Center, located at 8700 Navarre Parkway in Navarre, and will feature American Idol contestant and recording artist Phil Stacey. Guest speaker Melissa … read more
Dolphins make it 11 in a row
Dolphins make it 11 in a row
It came down the wire at Gulf Breeze High School last Wednesday. The Dolphins baseball team (16-6 at the time) was going head to head with 9-10 Milton High School. With a win over the Panthers, the Dolphins had a chance to snag an 11-game winning streak. And they did it with ease, winning over … read more
Lady Raiders fall to Owensboro
Lady Raiders fall to Owensboro
Owensboro Catholic climbed to an early lead on the mound back on April 7, defeating the Navarre Raider softball team 8-4 at Navarre High School. The non-conference game loss pushed the Raiders’ overall season to 6-8. Owensboro Catholic loaded up the bases early in the first inning and was able to snag a few runs … read more
Report: Squatters make themselves at home in multi-million dollar beach residence
Report: Squatters make themselves at home in multi-million dollar beach residence
A property management company employee helped local law enforcement track down two individuals who were spotted on surveillance camera earlier this month having a mini vacation in a multi-million dollar home on Navarre Beach. After a nearly week-long investigation, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was able to track down the suspects, Regina Brickey, 45, … read more
