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Published 22 hours agoJamie Edmondson helps students find their ‘superpower’
Jamie Edmondson, Holley-Navarre Primary School’s teacher of the year, has always wanted to be a teacher, even if the journey took a little longer than she intended. A graduate of Tate High School and the University of West Florida, Edmondson grew up playing school.
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Published September 28Navarre wrestler who allegedly abused woman in court
The man who allegedly held a woman against her will at a Navarre home in 2025 is being processed through the court system. Jordan Blake Williams, 35, was back in court Sept. 8, and attorneys are currently conducting depositions before trial.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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 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.
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Published September 25Raider volleyball team shows ability to overcome adversity
Sloane FitzHenry called a timeout. Her Navarre Raider volleyball team trailed by double digits against Milton in the second set of Thursday’s match at home. A comeback seemed unlikely considering Navarre was down 20-8. The set turned out to be an example of never say never.
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Published September 24Advisory council connects parents, school district
Just as teacher and parent communication can be critical for the success of an individual student, communication between the school district and parents is vital for the continued success of schools across the district. That parent feedback is the reason Santa Rosa County…
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Published September 24Florida Department of Health Partners with Santa Rosa County Schools to Expand Opioid and Substance Use Prevention Efforts
With drug overdose deaths recent rise statewide and across the country, local health officials and educators in Santa Rosa County are strengthening prevention efforts aimed at the county’s youngest residents.
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Published September 24A little more chaos added to this year’s rankings for football
The Florida High School Athletic Association regional rankings look a little different this year. Instead of the rankings being broken down by region each week on the FHSAA site, MaxPreps just lists the overall state rankings for each classification.