Paying tribute
Paying tribute
Last Friday morning was a big day for Nathan Harris. The founder of the Marine Raider Memorial March was about to embark on a 770-mile journey from Navarre to Camp Lejeune, NC. But before he could leave with his 14 ruckers and 11 support team members, he made sure to take a piece of history … read more
Trucker takes out 399 span
Trucker takes out 399 span
A tractor trailer driver forced traffic on U.S. Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze to a standstill last week after his truck clipped the underside of the 399 overpass, causing major damage to the overpass that was constructed nearly have a century ago. At around 5:15 p.m. last Friday in the middle of rush hour, a … read more
Trumpslide
Trumpslide
Navarre resident James Calkins and other Trump campaign volunteers were ecstatic with Tuesday night’s election results after Trump took the lion’s share of Santa Rosa County votes. James and his wife, Maria, are part of a group of local volunteers who have been saturating Navarre with Trump campaign signs. The Calkins have also traveled to … read more
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
