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Navarre Press
Published September 24Navarre Beach’s mermaid mailbox now has pirate themed counterpart
Ahoy! There is a new treasure to be found along the shores of Santa Rosa Sound. Families may be familiar with the mermaid mailbox, which can be found on the far east side of Navarre Beach’s Sound side. Now, thanks to Navarre resident Gerald Goebel, there is a pirate mailbox.
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Published September 24Audubon Society to install tracking tower at Navarre Park
Tagged birds passing within 10 miles of Navarre Park will soon be tracked by scientists across the world.
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Published 7 hours agoTaylor 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 9 hours agoRaider volleyball team shows ability to overcome adversity
Soane 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 24Building trust through quality: Dirt Boyz expands renovation services
Since earning its building contractor’s license in May, Dirt Boyz Home Services has been hitting the ground running. From major renovations and custom deck builds to high-level exterior improvements, the company is expanding its services while remaining committed to one simple…
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Published September 24$3 costumes at Good Neighbor Thrift Store
Looking for some unique finds, affordable clothes or holiday decorations? Maybe you’re looking for a Halloween costume and don’t want to break the bank. Come shop at Good Neighbor Thrift Store. All costumes are on sale for only 3 dollars!
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Published September 24Bella Luna offers taste of Italy in Navarre
Bella Luna opened its doors in Navarre in 2016, and they have grown to establish themselves as an authentic Italian dining experience. They are family owned and operated and treasure being a part of the Navarre community.
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Published September 24A look at how Navarre Raiders handled their bye week in football
A hint of fall is in the air as the Navarre Raider football team practices on a Thursday morning in late September. It’s a bye week for Navarre and homecoming is ahead as the Raiders (0-5) work to get things turned around.
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Published September 24See how area boys golf teams fared at FCA Tournament
Jay, Central and Pace all placed in the top 10 at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Tournament at A.C. Read in Pensacola on Tuesday. Navarre and Milton also competed in the tourney.
Navarre Press
Published September 23Smolarick named group publisher of Sandpaper Publishing
After more than four decades in the newspaper business, Tim Smolarick is bringing his experience and passion for local journalism to Sandpaper Publishing as group publisher.
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Published 6 hours agoAndy 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 7 hours agoDead 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.