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Open government champion Mike Hill wins special election primary

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:37 Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:43 Written by Romi White

Mike Hill, president and founder of the Northwest Florida Tea Party, scored a victory in the May 14 primary special election for the House District 2 seat. Hill earned the top Republican spot and will face Democratic challenger Jeremy Lau in the June 11 general election to fill the late Clay Ford’s Florida House District 2 seat. For more, read the May 23 Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Sheriff’s Office stages DUI crash

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:31 Written by Romi White

Law enforcement and school officials teamed up to drive home an important message for students in advance of prom night last week. Images spoke far louder than words. To read more, pick up the May 23 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Former Raider earns state academic award

Thursday, 23 May 2013 08:51 Written by Staff Reports

Pensacola State College sophomore second baseman Kelly Hayes, a Navarre High School graduate, pictured withparents Denise and Larry Hayes, recently was honored by the Florida College System Activities Association as the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.

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Surf Warriors feel healing of surf and sun

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:43 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:55 Written by Sandi Kemp

Kayla Barton almost turned her car around twice on the way to Navarre Beach from Dothan, Ala. But, she kept moving forward — and she’s sure glad she did. To read more, see the May 23 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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SR County leasing practices “unfair”

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:31 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:40 Written by Romi White

Kim Macarthy says county-owned property leased to a local nonprofit organization for just $10 per year without a public proposal process was unfair because no other organizations were invited to submit proposals. To read more, see the May 23 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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SRC County Commissioners choose concrete over paper

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:26 Written by Romi White

There is almost $2 million available in impact fee funding, but Santa Rosa County will have to return those funds to those who initially paid the fees if the money is not utilized within about 30 months.

County planning staff asked the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for direction on the issue at the May 20 commissioner committee meeting. For more, read the May 23 issue of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Three NHS players picked to all-star teams

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:35 Written by Staff Reports

Robbie Miller, Brooke Murphy and Audrey Thomas have been selected to participate in the Subway High School All-Star Baseball and Softball games that will begin with a home run derby at 5 p.m. at the University of West Florida. The softball game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., while the baseball game’s first pitch is planned for 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7, or $5 with the donation of a canned food item for Manna Food Pantries.

Miller earned Navarre High’s “Silver Slugger” award after leading the team with a .342 batting average, 25 hits and 16 runs scored. Miller also topped the squad in on-base percentage (.449) and slugging percentage (.452).

Murphy is the softball team’s 2013 Player of the Year and the daughter of softball coach/athletic director Scott Murphy. Scott Murphy announced at the team’s annual banquet last week that Thomas was his selection for the Coach’s Award.

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