Navarre High senior appointed to West Point
Navarre High senior appointed to West Point
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz announced today that Xavier Allen, 18, a senior at Navarre High School, has been selected for an appointment to The United States Military Academy Prep School at West Point. Xavier Allen’s parents, Willie and Shuana Allen both served in the United States Air Force. Xavier’s parent’s service to country motivated his … read more
Legislators approve massive $400 million school safety act
Legislators approve massive $400 million school safety act
The Florida Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 7026, The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, and the Florida House today approved the measure, which will move forward to Florida Governor Rick Scott, who is expected to sign it into law. The legislation addresses firearm and school safety, and mental health resources issues … read more
Raider basketball coach decides to leaves education field
Raider basketball coach decides to leaves education field
Navarre High School Basketball Coach Taf Bentley has decided to leave the field of education to pursue a different career. “He has voluntarily resigned his teaching and coaching position at Navarre High School for employment outside of education,” Principal Brian Noack told South Santa Rosa News on Wednesday. Bentley was cleared following an investigation into … read more
Crash leaves 60,000 pounds of beer along Interstate 10
Crash leaves 60,000 pounds of beer along Interstate 10
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a tractor-trailer which was traveling west on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County overturned, throwing an estimated 60,000 pounds of Busch beer along the roadside. The driver of vehicle, Michael Nolan Powell, 44, of Simpsonville, South Carolina was reported to have minor injuries from the incident. According to FHP, Powell … read more
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Road 87
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Road 87
The northbound, outside lane on State Road 87, south of Laredo Street, in Navarre will be closed from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 as crews remove and replace sidewalk and curb. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. … read more
County launches survey for District 4 Master Plan
County launches survey for District 4 Master Plan
District 4 Master Plan Survey Now Online! If you were unable to join us at the first Public Open House to kick-off the District 4 Master Plan you can still provide your vision for future growth and input on the issues, challenges and opportunities facing District 4 with our online survey! Click here for a summary … read more
Third candidate enters District 5 school board race
Third candidate enters District 5 school board race
Gulf Breeze resident Wei Lok Ueberschaer, a former teacher at J.M. Tate High School, pre-filed yesterday for Santa Rosa County School Board District 5. District 5 Incumbent Scott Peden also faces Liz Horton in his bid for re-election. Peden pre-filed September 22 and so far reports $1,100 in self loans to his campaign and a … read more
Senate passes Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act
Senate passes Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act
The Florida Senate today in a 20-18 vote passed Senate Bill 7026, The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The legislation represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues presented by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, including firearm and school safety, and community mental health resources. “The … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida launches ‘March Matchness’ Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida launches ‘March Matchness’ Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is launching a volunteer recruitment campaign during the month of March called ‘March Matchness’. This basketball-themed campaign aims to recruit thirty new volunteers in a thirty-day period. Playing off the term ‘March Madness’, the agency hopes to engage potential volunteers from Pensacola to Panama City by getting … read more
PENSACON 2018
PENSACON 2018
Jr. Reporter Will Muller pictured with two Power Rangers at PENSACON 2018 Since 2015 my dad and I have traveled to Pensacola for Pensacon. My dad didn’t know what he was in for! I still remember the first year we attended, the Cosplay outfits, people and the amount of vendors opened my dad’s eyes up! … read more
