The News

Second annual Penguin Plunge

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 15:06 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 15:21 Written by Staff Reports

The “penguins” participating in the second annual Penguin Plunge into Santa Rosa Sound next month will be “Freezin’ for a Reason.” According to Mandy Evers at Juana’s Pagodas, the proceeds from the event will benefit the Emerald Coast Honor Flight, a local non-profit organization dedicated to flying America’s veterans to the nation’s capital to view the landmarks free of charge.

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Beach

Navarre Raiders boys sizzle in soccer

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:55 Written by John Richardson

Raiders 5, Milton 2

On Dec. 17, the Navarre Raiders beat Milton in soccer for the second time in a week. The home game was played as a result of an earlier. As luck would have it, this game was played in the rain as well.

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Sports

Fireplace inspections important for family safety

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:49 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:53 Written by Sandi Kemp

Fireplaces are fixtures in many Northwest Florida homes, but go without notice until temperatures start dropping. Thoughts of warm nights by the fire and the ambience a fire creates are inviting. However, homeowners may want to think twice before striking that match if they have not had their fireplaces inspected by a qualified inspector. Santa Rosa County has already had one fire this month that was directly related to a hole or crack in the fireplace chimney flue.

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Community

New leadership at Navarre area NCADD

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:41 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:45 Written by David Clothier

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of North Florida, Inc. recently announced a change in leadership. Services previously offered will continue uninterrupted with a new highly qualified, experienced staff.

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Community

Navarre High star student has 18,000 reasons to celebrate

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:40 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:44 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Like most high school seniors, Hannah Johnson is excited about college. A petite cheerleader and a bright smile, Johnson said she is most looking forward to meeting new people and starting what she calls the “next phase” of her life.

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Education