Two candidates quit sheriff’s race
Two candidates quit sheriff’s race
The race to win the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s seat may have become a bit easier for the agency’s Chief Deputy Bob Johnson. Former longtime Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Hank Shirah, presently the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for Pensacola State College, told South Santa Rosa News yesterday that he … read more
Boots honor first responders
Boots honor first responders
Wandering through Navarre Park early last Friday morning, Air Force Chaplain Doug Lumpkin’s wandering eyes caught a glimpse of something familiar. The Hurlburt Field stationed Air Force leader walked over to the familiar items and kneeled down to get a better look. The well-known site was a pair of leather boots. But these weren’t just … read more
Blackhawk Memorial to be unveiled May 30
Blackhawk Memorial to be unveiled May 30
It was about 8 a.m. when S.S. Dixon Intermediate School art teacher Randy New made his appearance in Navarre Park last Friday. New’s hands had been buried in clay and sweat over the last several months. He was selected as the artist responsible for handcrafting a memorial paying tribute to the 11 servicemen who were killed … read more
Gumbo Cook-off to entice taste buds
Gumbo Cook-off to entice taste buds
One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club is pure food for the soul. Every year, the 501c3 organization that gives back to the community, hosts an annual Gumbo Cook-off. The cook off typically draws in hundreds of “taste testers” and dozens of teams who put their cooking skills … read more
A Step Back in History: The Jot ’em Down store
A Step Back in History: The Jot ’em Down store
Inside Navarre Lumber hangs an old black and white photo of the Jot ‘em Down store, which no longer stands but once served as the hub of the Holley community in the mid-20th century. Owned by the late Chanley and Mattie Williams Tolbert, locals would gather at the store to catch up on local happenings … read more
Navarre sophomore rucks on
Navarre sophomore rucks on
A star Navarre High School football player and basketball player traded in his cleats and basketball shoes for a pair of running shoes to participate in the 770-mile Marine Raider Memorial Ruck March from Navarre to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, which paid tribute to the 7 Marines who perished in a Blackhawk helicopter training … read more
Major salute
Major salute
For the second year in a row, the first year cadets of Navarre High School finished first, beating out five other teams from Area 8. The cadets were commanded by Cadet Sarah Brown. “I could not be prouder of you,” said Cadet Commander Samantha Combs, “You have worked hard since school started and you are … read more
Raider hanging up tricorne
Raider hanging up tricorne
Sitting on the football field after Navarre High School’s 23-22 quarterfinal loss to Tate High School, war paint smeared from the tears running down his face – this was when Navarre’s mascot Andrew Townsend realized how important his role was at the high school. “Even though it is one of my worst memories, I never … read more
Williams makes history
Williams makes history
Gulf Breeze High School’s Frances Williams made history last Wednesday night when she scored the 100th goal of her career in the 14-2 victory over Washington High School, becoming only the second high school player in Northwest Florida to accomplish that feat. “It feels pretty cool, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates … read more
Catholic falls to Dolphins
Catholic falls to Dolphins
Pensacola Catholic High School suffered an embarrassing 10-5 loss against the Gulf Breeze boys’ lacrosse team last Wednesday night thanks to a last minute push in the fourth quarter by the Dolphin boys. The first two quarters of the game ended in ties. The first, 1-1, saw goals from Dolphin TJ Durst and a Crusader. … read more
