FWC announces two license-free fishing weekends in June
FWC announces two license-free fishing weekends in June
Brady Lee White and Phillip Lee Adams with cobia caught on a recent fishing trip Want to try your hand at Florida fishing? License-free saltwater fishing weekend is June 1 and 2, and license-free freshwater fishing weekend is June 8 and 9. During these weekends, a fishing license is not required for Florida residents or … read more
Navarre Garden Club’s semi-annual flower show May 31 & June 1
Navarre Garden Club’s semi-annual flower show May 31 & June 1
The Navarre Garden Club will present its semi-annual flower show Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Navarre Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. According to organizers, the show is entitled “ Florida’s Many Flags” and will include many specimens of horticulture grown in the area, a large … read more
Camp Connect helps kids deal with loss
Camp Connect helps kids deal with loss
Losing a loved one is especially hard for children. Before they graduate from high school, one out of every 20 children will lose a parent — and that number doesn’t include those who experience the death of a brother or sister, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or friend. Children simply haven’t developed the skills to … read more
United Way of Escambia County celebrates 95 years and announces new name
United Way of Escambia County celebrates 95 years and announces new name
United Way of Escambia County on May 23 hosted its 95th anniversary celebration event. Over 100 community leaders, elected officials, volunteers, and advocates were on hand to celebrate the organization’s history and continued impact on the community, including expanding services into Santa Rosa County. President and CEO Laura Gilliam announced the organization is in the … read more
Raiders not skipping a beat
Raiders not skipping a beat
Marlon Courtney #1, returning, rising senior quarterback and his offensive line (photo by Jay Phillips) Navarre welcomed Milton to Bennett C. Russell stadium last Friday and beat the Panthers 10-0 in the varsity-only half of the game. Navarre’s first team offense started the game and faced a third-and-eight on their first possession. Marlon Courtney, a … read more
New restaurant opens June 1 at Hidden Creek
New restaurant opens June 1 at Hidden Creek
The Black Skimmer Grille, a new restaurant located at The Club at Hidden Creek, will officially open June 1, according to Chef Andrew Suthers. “We couldn’t be more excited about opening here in paradise,” said Suthers, who recently relocated to the area from Lexington, Kentucky. Black Skimmer Grille’s menu features in-house smoked meats, craft burgers, … read more
U.S. 98 utility maintenance may cause lane restrictions May 22 & 29
U.S. 98 utility maintenance may cause lane restrictions May 22 & 29
Drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane restrictions on U.S. 98 between Pala Alto Avenue in Santa Rosa County and Woodland Avenue in Okaloosa County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 29 as Pike Electric complete routine maintenance on power lines. In addition, there will be intermittent daytime shoulder … read more
Fort Walton Beach teenager murdered
Fort Walton Beach teenager murdered
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to a call of shots fired in the Fort Walton Beach last night found a 19-year old male on the ground beside a fence with a gunshot wound to the chest. Cordell Smart of Dona Avenue was later pronounced dead at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Deputies were called … read more
Mississippi man drowns in Destin
Mississippi man drowns in Destin
A man who died after being found unconscious in the Gulf of Mexico Saturday has been identified as 65 year old Richard Montague of Jackson, Mississippi. Deputies say Montague was swimming with a friend out towards the second sand bar behind 770 Gulf Shores Drive around 3:30 Saturday afternoon when his friend lost sight of … read more
Navarre Korean War vet makes Honor Flight
Navarre Korean War vet makes Honor Flight
Navarre resident Herbert “Les” Roberson, a Korean War Veteran traveled May 18 via Honor Flight to the Korean War Vets Memorial in Washington, D.C. “It was a bittersweet experience for him and the other 67 Veterans who flew out of Tallahassee that morning,” said Navarre resident Cheryl Durlin, who was Roberson’s volunteer guardian for the … read more
