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Published September 27UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music to present UWF Runge Strings in concert
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Runge Strings in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82 on the UWF Pensacola campus.
Navarre Press
Published September 26Real life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…
HCA Florida West: Reclaiming Real Life
HCA Florida West's new $500K outdoor rehab space has patients relearning to walk on gravel, curbs and sand — and 85% are going home. The post HCA Florida West: Reclaiming Real Life first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Navarre Press
Published September 25Taylor Netro making big strides during senior season
Taylor Netro is in her senior season as a golfer with the Navarre Raider girls golf team. And she went into the 2026 campaign feeling good about the way she is playing after working on her game in the offseason.
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Published 30 minutes agoExtra points from week six of the high school football season
The sixth week of the high school football season is history and it’s time to look back at how last week played out for area teams.
County Adopts Budget as Stroberger’s Cuts Go Nowhere
Escambia's budget passed 3-2 after a clash over cutting the sheriff and other constitutional officers. Who pushed back, and why? The post County Adopts Budget as Stroberger’s Cuts Go Nowhere first appeared on Rick's Blog .
It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes
63% of Florida homeowners say insurance worries them more than property taxes. DeSantis says the market is improving. Most homeowners see no sign of it. The post It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Navarre Press
Published September 27Michael Carter on Titans’ active roster
Navarre's own Michael Carter has been added to the Tennessee Titans' active roster for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Carter is in his sixth season in the NFL and in his first year with the Titans after being signed in April.
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Published September 27Brian Out Loud
These columns are starting to write themselves thanks to the Florida High School Athletic Association. I go to check out the regional rankings for volleyball, and when I click on the rankings link on the FHSAA site, it spits out a list from MaxPreps.
Navarre Press
Published September 25Andy D’s reports $2,500 stolen in burglary
Andy D's Beachside Restaurant and Dock Bar on Navarre Beach was the site of a burglary just after midnight Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Podcast: Trading a Navy Uniform for a Midway
Navy commandant to fair CEO: Gil Clark Jr. left 28 years of military life to run Pensacola's 91-year-old fair — and rebuild its future. The post Podcast: Trading a Navy Uniform for a Midway first appeared on Rick's Blog .
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Published September 25Dead body found in burnt car on Eglin range
A person was found deceased in a burnt out vehicle on the Eglin Range in the early morning hours of Sept. 23. The vehicle was found near Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boulevard.