Raiders gear up for spring football
Raiders gear up for spring football
A recent adjustment will have Navarre playing in the 7A classification next season, and graduation will cause them to play without some of the star players that helped the Raiders to the top seed in the region and an 11-2 record last season. Despite moving up from 6A, and losing 27 seniors to graduation, Navarre … read more
Shorebird Nesting Season Begins Again at the National Seashore
Shorebird Nesting Season Begins Again at the National Seashore
Snowy plover nest (photo by Emily Hunter courtesy Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission) Late last week the national seashore discovered the first shorebird nest of the season. Nests and chicks are so well camouflaged that they can be accidentally impacted by unsuspecting beachgoers. When beach-nesting birds are forced to fly or run from their … read more
Locals push for August 2020 incorporation vote
Locals push for August 2020 incorporation vote
Jonathan Cole, Chairman of Navarre Area United, a political action committee aimed to incorporate Navarre, this morning requested a non-binding referendum on the August 25, 2020 ballot. The board instead directed Cole to work with county staff to identify the proposed area for incorporation then determine an amount of petitions which would be needed for … read more
4th Special Operations Squadron receives first of new AC-130J Ghostrider gunships
4th Special Operations Squadron receives first of new AC-130J Ghostrider gunships
The 4th Special Operations Squadron received its first AC-130J Ghostrider after a March 6 unveiling ceremony at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview. The 4th SOS, the Air Force’s most deployed squadron, currently operates the AC-130U Spooky. The primary capabilities of the Spooky as a premiere gunship are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance … read more
Asphalt Removal Project Wraps Up Third Year of Cleanup
Asphalt Removal Project Wraps Up Third Year of Cleanup
Year three of the beach enhancement and asphalt removal project at Gulf Islands National Seashore has been completed. This year’s work began at Perdido Key in September 2018 and returned to Santa Rosa in mid-October. Approximately 520 cubic yards of asphalt fragments and road base material debris were removed this year from over 126 acres … read more
Hunter safety courses offered in March
Hunter safety courses offered in March
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in Santa Rosa County in March. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters plus learn about conservation. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the … read more
State prosecutor honored for work on animal cruelty cases
State prosecutor honored for work on animal cruelty cases
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that Assistant State Attorney Cierra Burns was presented with the Sentinel Award from the Florida Animal Control Association for outstanding work on animal cruelty prosecutions. The Florida Animal Control Association is a statewide nonprofit association that assists local agencies regarding animal control issues, per a news release. This Sentinel … read more
Change Your Clocks – Change Your Batteries
Change Your Clocks – Change Your Batteries
When switching to Daylight Savings Time this weekend, the City of Milton Fire Department suggests changing the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the detectors use 9-volt batteries, replace the battery every six months with a fresh, alkaline battery to ensure they are in good working order. “As a minimum, every home should have at … read more
Greater Navarre Chamber and Navarre Area Board of Realtors announce memorial scholarships
Greater Navarre Chamber and Navarre Area Board of Realtors announce memorial scholarships
The late “Mama Shirley” Brown pictured with Tony Alexander, who served as the first CEO of the new chamber Brown helped form The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council and the Navarre Area Board of Realtors® are pleased to announce three new scholarships for the Navarre High School NJROTC program. The scholarships, … read more
Air Commandos celebrate 75th Anniversary of Operation Thursday
Air Commandos celebrate 75th Anniversary of Operation Thursday
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Conley, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, gives closing remarks during a March 5 veteran discussion panel. During the event, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. retired Richard Cole, U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sgt. William Cartwright and former U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Patt Meara spoke to … read more
