Florida Schools Moves Up to Third in National Ranking
Florida Schools Moves Up to Third in National Ranking
Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement according to a new 2020 Quality Counts report by Education Week. This is a move up from 4th in 2019 and the highest ranking ever in K-12 Achievement for the Sunshine State. Florida’s K-12 Achievement grade also improved to B-, which is higher than the nation’s … read more
Be “BearWise” this fall, secure garbage and other foods as bear activity increases
Be “BearWise” this fall, secure garbage and other foods as bear activity increases
Photo by Romi White Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood. In the fall, Florida black … read more
Crewman Sentenced for Stabbing Ship’s Captain off Coast of Pensacola
Crewman Sentenced for Stabbing Ship’s Captain off Coast of Pensacola
Robert Lester Odom, 47, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced on Friday, September 25, to 40 months in federal prison after having pled guilty to the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm. The sentence was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. “This … read more
Stripes hosts Oct. 9 book signing for American Hero and Silver Star Recipient
Stripes hosts Oct. 9 book signing for American Hero and Silver Star Recipient
Ryan Hendrickson, a Green Beret who was awarded a Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest award for valor, has authored a book about his experiences on the battlefield, and Stripes Pub & Grill in Navarre is hosting an October 9 book signing for him. “Tip of the Spear” is the inspiring true story of Sergeant First … read more
Amber Alert victim found safe in Santa Rosa County, suspect booked
Amber Alert victim found safe in Santa Rosa County, suspect booked
26-year-old Keith Greene was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail on a warrant out of Orange County, following an Amber Alert issued Saturday night for 11-year-old Mackenzie Vega. Danielle Vega expressed gratitude that her daughter was found alive on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County after she went missing from their home in Apopka. The … read more
Gulf Breeze opens cross-country season with win; Raiders show well
Gulf Breeze opens cross-country season with win; Raiders show well
Finn Youberg dusted the field Sept. 24 enroute to a 17:26 finish over the five-kilometer circuit. (Photo by Stuart Camp) The Dolphins won the boys’ and girls’ cross-country races Sept. 24 in a tri-meet with Navarre and Milton. Senior Finn Youberg led Gulf Breeze with a 17 minute 26 second time across the five-kilometer course, … read more
Raiders stop Patriots, 17-7
Raiders stop Patriots, 17-7
Photo by Stu Camp Two interceptions and a powerful running game powered the Raiders over the Pace Patriots 17-7 Friday night. The road win extends Navarre’s opening night streak to seven years. And since 2010, the Raiders have owned the head-to-head matchup with the Patriots with a 10-1 record. Friday night, the defense stalled Pace … read more
Pace man arrested for online threats to local university
Pace man arrested for online threats to local university
On 9/22/2020 at approximately 9:00 pm, Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the FBI, acted on confidential information related to a school threat. An individual identified as Shane Rei Davis, 23 years of age from Pace, made numerous threats towards the University of West Florida utilizing an online gaming system. … read more
Military Absentee Voters Week starts next week
Military Absentee Voters Week starts next week
Absentee Voters Week begins Sept. 27. Here are the steps when voting absentee: Fill out the Federal Post Card Application to request a ballot and send it to the election office. Fill out and send in the ballot when it arrives and send it to the election office. The following tips are for military and … read more
Clearing road between Navarre and Pensacola Beach the “top priority” for Gulf Islands National Seashore
Clearing road between Navarre and Pensacola Beach the “top priority” for Gulf Islands National Seashore
The National Park Service has mobilized the Eastern Incident Management Team to Gulf Islands National Seashore in response to the effects of Hurricane Sally. Responders began arriving at the park on Monday and immediately set to work addressing critical needs to assess damage, stabilize facilities, and begin the process or restoring visitor access. A total … read more
