Navarre Raiders Harness Pace Patriots 23-21
Navarre Raiders Harness Pace Patriots 23-21
Connor Mathews stepped into the lineup and through Brayden Gates’ tackle attempt on his way to nearly 200 yards rushing against Pace. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Navarre is on the cusp on its first district title since 2018. They edged the Pace Patriots 23-21 in Russell Stadium Friday night to remain undefeated in league play … read more
Local Sports Administrator Turns Herself in on Grand Theft Charge
Local Sports Administrator Turns Herself in on Grand Theft Charge
Pace resident Elizabeth Anne Rohling, 43, was booked October 5 into Okaloosa Jail on an arrest warrant which was issued after she admitted making personal purchases on a Pace Athletic and Recreation Association (PARA) account. She’s now facing a felony grand theft charge. Rohling was charged with larceny exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000 after … read more
Santa Rosa Department of Health Issues Free Narcan to Combat Local Opioid Overdoses
Santa Rosa Department of Health Issues Free Narcan to Combat Local Opioid Overdoses
During the past six months there has been 31 overdoses in the south end of Santa Rosa County, per Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office data. That’s nearly a three-fold increase in just one year. The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) is announcing the availability of free Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray … read more
Navarre extends win streak to 5
Navarre extends win streak to 5
Eddie Love Jr. tears out of the grasp of Milton linebacker Cameron Mcallister on a night where the sophomore ball carrier from the 1,000-yard mark. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Navarre outlasted the Milton Panthers, 34-27, to record their fifth straight win Friday in Russell Stadium. The Raiders are now 2-0 in 4S-1 district play, … read more
545-Acre Conservation Project Approved for East Navarre
545-Acre Conservation Project Approved for East Navarre
Santa Rosa District 4 Commissioner Dave Piech’s effort to bring a 545-acre park to East Navarre have come to fruition. Piech has been working with local developer Bobby Killingsworth and state and federal agencies on the land acquisition near East River to provide more green spaces in East Navarre. During today’s county commission meeting the … read more
Jury Selection for Marcus Spanevelo Scheduled for October 17
Jury Selection for Marcus Spanevelo Scheduled for October 17
Jury selection for Marcus Spanevelo’s current charges related to the death of 37-year-old Navarre resident Cassie Carli are scheduled for Monday, October 17 in Santa Rosa County Court. Spanevelo could face additional charges in the case, following an on-going investigation in St. Clair County, Alabama, where her body was located April 3. The Alabama Department … read more
State Surgeon General Recommends Against Males Aged 18-39 Receiving mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
State Surgeon General Recommends Against Males Aged 18-39 Receiving mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo on October 7 announced new guidance regarding mRNA vaccines after the Florida Department of Health (Department) conducted an analysis through a self-controlled case series, which is a technique originally developed to evaluate vaccine safety. This analysis found that there is an 84% increase in the relative incidence of cardiac-related death among … read more
Wing Cook-off Offers Fun, Tasty Way to Help Local Special Needs Families
Wing Cook-off Offers Fun, Tasty Way to Help Local Special Needs Families
The 4th Annual Wing Cook-off to benefit The Starfish Project, a local nonprofit serving special needs families, will take place from 11: 30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, November 5 at Navarre Park. Chefs from around the area will prepare and serve a sampling of their best chicken wings. The event will also feature live music … read more
Group Seeks Sponsors to Help Place Wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery
Group Seeks Sponsors to Help Place Wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery
Volunteers helping Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon Foundation on December 17, 2022 will place wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola as part of Wreaths Across America. Last year the local effort included around 23,500 wreaths – the most to date. However, the effort still falls short of placing wreaths at all of the … read more
88th Annual Pensacola Interstate Fair Set for October 20-30
88th Annual Pensacola Interstate Fair Set for October 20-30
Eleven days of rides, food, fun, music and gaming is affordable for families looking for exciting things to do on a budget. The Pensacola Interstate Fair offers options to save your hard-earned cash with Dollar Day on Opening Day Thursday, Midnight Madness Friday specials, and advance Super Saver discount ride wristbands and half-price admission tickets. In … read more