Prescribed burns planned for Gulf Island National Seashore
Prescribed burns planned for Gulf Island National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced this week that they will conduct one to four small controlled burns within the Naval Live Oaks (NLO) Area near Gulf Breeze Proper. Longleaf pine areas of Naval Live Oaks depend on regular fire to maintain this ecosystem type, which is important for gopher tortoises and many other species. … read more
Help ‘Fill the Boot’ for HNPF
Help ‘Fill the Boot’ for HNPF
It’s that time of the year again—time to help Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters give back to the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the “Fill the Boot” Drive. HNPF is hosting the annual drive at the Navarre Walmart today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart. Firefighters will … read more
HNFD urges residents to check smoke alarms
HNFD urges residents to check smoke alarms
Do you know how old your smoke alarm is? Holley-Navarre Fire District wants to make sure you do as part of Fire Prevention Week, which takes place Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. A recent study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke … read more
Charting a new course for Navarre
Charting a new course for Navarre
Photo credit Amie Williamson District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson doesn’t shy away from addressing tough, controversial issues. He’s aimed at making progress, and people are paying attention. On Tuesday, Williamson hosted a public meeting on the “Heart of Navarre” Tourism Corridor, and an overflow crowd of about 75 people packed the Navarre Visitor Information … read more
Hiring event Friday at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
Hiring event Friday at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
The Florida Department of Corrections will host a recruitment event at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. WHAT: The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking qualified individuals to join our agency. If possible, please bring the following: driver’s license, legible copy of birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma, GED or college transcripts and any … read more
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation expenditures
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation expenditures
More documents will be posted soon. Story will be posted Friday.
Local pens book about human trafficking
Local pens book about human trafficking
Skip Orth is known locally as an expert on lawn care. But he’s also garnering recognition as an author on a mission to help stop human trafficking. Orth recently published a book called “If I could talk to you about human trafficking this is what I would say…” The 117-page book describes the complicated issues … read more
Hurricane Hunter flight planned this afternoon for Invest 97L
Hurricane Hunter flight planned this afternoon for Invest 97L
Graphic: www.wunderground.com Although Invest 97L has a 90 percent change of further development into Tropical Depression Matthew by this weekend, models suggest the storm will take a sharp northern turn after entering the Southeast Caribbean. Currently sustained winds are 35 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 1 a.m., C.D.T the storm was located … read more
Locals serve up new initiative
Locals serve up new initiative
A local church and a new area sports group have banded together to help start two youth intramural volleyball leagues at Midway’s Community Life United Methodist Church. The idea sparked from Mi Familia Volleyball Club, the area’s newest volleyball club, who approached the church about starting the leagues on their campus. John Carroll, Mi Familia’s … read more
Moms tackle student hunger
Moms tackle student hunger
Michelle Abrams was a volunteer for the Rotary Club of Gulf Breeze’s Weekend Food Program helping bag up food for needy Navarre area students. Last year she felt Navarre needed its own similar program. “At that time, I started discussing it and praying for the right opportunity to open,” Abrams said. One day she was … read more
