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Sequester impacts Gulf Island

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:23 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:28

As federal agencies seek ways to absorb proposed spending cuts from sequester, Gulf Island National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown is asking for the public’s understanding.

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Softball Raiders rally for two wins

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:16 Written by John Richardson

Navarre’s Lady Raiders’ softball team played three games in three days last week and won come-from-behind victories against non-district foes from Phenix City, Ala., and Gulf Breeze, but could not rally back against district-rival Milton. (PHOTO: Crystal Evans)

For the complete story, see the April 4 issue of Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Blue Wahoos return for second season

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:01 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:13 Written by Ken Garner

Several dozen fans lined the Pensacola International Airport concourse Sunday to greet the 2013 Pensacola Blue Wahoos. (PHOTO: Karah Heal, 6)

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Book chronicles Pensacola's baseball history

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 07:54 Written by Ken Garner

Pensacola is a baseball town.

The City of Five Flags has produced Hall of Fame football players, professional basketball players, boxing champions and world-record-setting runners. But Pensacola’s affair with baseball is older, richer and more ingrained in the city’s history than any other game. (PHOTO: Author Scott Brown)

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Athlete of the Week: Jenna Bobbitt

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 07:38 Written by Staff Reports

Sport: Softball

Class: 2014

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Firefighters go beyond minimum standards

Tuesday, 02 April 2013 08:34 Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 08:48

Three fire departments and 19 firefighters are taking part in joint firefighting exercises that instill skills that go beyond that state’s minimum standards.

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Tumbling in the down drift

Tuesday, 02 April 2013 08:19 Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 08:28

Local readers will immediately recognize the stretch of sand the body is discovered and the mainland setting as the Navarre Beach area – as it should be.

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