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License-free fishing June 1 coincides with Navarre Fishing Rodeo

Thursday, 30 May 2013 15:13 Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2013 08:27 Written by Staff Reports

Fitting perfectly with the Navarre Fishing Rodeo, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be allowing a saltwater license-free fishing day this Saturday, June 1.

A freshwater license-free fishing day will also be held on June 8.

License-free fishing days are a great opportunity for Navarre residents and visitors to cast a line into the water and get hooked on saltwater and freshwater fishing. Anglers are not required to have a saltwater recreational fishing license on June 1 or a freshwater recreational fishing license on June 8.

“We hope visitors and residents alike will be able to join in the excitement of Florida’s saltwater and freshwater fishing this year by participating in one of our license-free fishing days or attending an event surrounding the days,” said FWC Executive Director Nick Wiley. “This is an excellent opportunity to share the fun and togetherness of a fishing trip with the entire family or to introduce someone to a lifetime hobby of fishing.”

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Two units move to Hurlburt

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 16:48 Last Updated on Thursday, 30 May 2013 08:25 Written by Staff Reports

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron and 9th Special Operations Squadron relocated from Eglin Air Force Base to Hurlburt Field, bringing over 400 personnel and 8 MC-130p Combat Shadow Aircraft.

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Sexual predator sentenced to 25 years

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 16:38 Last Updated on Thursday, 30 May 2013 08:14 Written by Chris Chatelain

A Milton man was put away for two-plus decades following a sexual abuse case involving a five-year-old child. During his May 23 trial, a Santa Rosa County jury convicted Joseph Glenn Savicki of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under the age of 12.

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Lifeguards take their craft on the road

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 16:35 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 16:45 Written by John Richardson

The NavarreBeach lifeguards visited several area elementary schools, teaching water safety to the students during career day at Rhodes Elementary, Chumuckla Whiting Park and Dixon Primary and Bagdad Elementary on May 22.

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Memorial Day: ‘It’s not about the boating or barbecues’

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 16:29 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 May 2013 17:00 Written by Chris Chatelain

Monday, May 27 was Memorial Day. It was a beautiful, sunny day with comfortable temperatures and a gentle breeze blowing off the water at a ceremony held at Navarre Park. The day meant many things to different people in attendance, but U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Dane” Acord best put it in perspective. “It is not about department store sales, boating, barbecues or the start of summer,” Acord said. “It is about pausing briefly to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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Pensacola Chamber leader presents two-county economic development plan

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 15:22

“This is unprecedented,” said Jim Hizer, President and CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber as he was updating the Santa Rosa commissioners on VISION 2015. The vision of the future is indeed looking good for the chamber’s job-creation initiative focused on recruiting new businesses, helping local businesses expand and strengthening the partnerships between the military and the private industry in the Pensacola region. To read more, subscribe online or pick up a copy of the May 30 Navarre Press.

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Complaints of SRC practices produce procedural change

Wednesday, 29 May 2013 15:18

Following a citizen’s complaint to the State Attorney’s Office, Santa Rosa County Attorney, Angela Jones, has decided she will no longer alter or allow alteration of ordinances following the county issuing public notices and provided public inspection but prior to enactment. The policy was brought about in part because of a letter from Navarre resident Etta Lawlor written to local State Attorney Bill Eddins. To read more, subscribe online or pick up a copy of the May 30 Navarre Press.

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