Navarre Press was at the inauguration of Rick Scott today, please look below for more photos.

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The 2nd annual Penquin Plunge went off without a hitch even though there was a tornado warning for Santa Rosa County. The weather held off just long enough for the "penquins" to take their plunge. Pictured are Penquins Renee Rudski and Mandy Evers. Read the January 6 issue of Navarre Press for the rest of the story.  Photos by John Richardson

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Beachgoers and vacationers reported seeing "large dark objects" floating past the Navarre Beach Pier on Dec. 29, raising concerns of possible pollutants floating up on the beach. However, it was discovered upon further investigation that the dark objects floating in the Gulf were actually sea grasses stirred up during recent winter storms.

For the second time, the Navarre Community Emergency Response Team is holding what it calls “The Amazing Chase,” this time on Jan. 22, 2011. Teams of two-to-four individuals over the age 12 — one must have a driver’s license — will compete for prizes in an event similar to television’s “Amazing Race.”

Each team will be given clues; the answer to each clue is a local business. Teams solve the clue, drive to the business and pick up a card. Once all businesses have been visited, teams head to the final destination, the Navarre Elks Lodge. The Amazing Chase begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Holley Navarre

Senior Center, 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre.

The team with every card that finishes in the least time wins $500. The remaining team with all cards and the best mileage wins $200. A third prize of $100 will be awarded to the remaining team with the most cards and the second best mileage.

“This is our major fund raiser and we need your help to make it a huge success,” explained Ray Yantch of Navarre C.E.R.T. “Come join the fun.”

He added there will be an “Amazing” awards party following the Chase at the Elks Lodge, which will include more prizes, a 50/50 raffle, live music by Steve Hall and discount food and drinks. The Elks Lodge is located at 2002 Elks Way in Navarre.

The cost is $10 per team member if registered by Jan. 8, and $15 per person after that. Registration forms are available online at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by contacting Bill Crouch at 791-3886.