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Santa Rosa County militia up to 250 members

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:30 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 12:05

Second Amendment rights groups are experiencing record-breaking surges in membership as gun dealers struggle to meet the demand for more personal firearms amid a gun supply shortage, which includes ammunition. The Santa Rosa County’s official militia, which was established by county ordinance in 1994, also has seen a recent surge in membership, spiking to 250 members after promotion by local Tea Party officials.

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Surf's Up for Navarre Beach Surf Warriors

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:23 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 11:58 Written by Denise Haywald

The 2nd Annual Navarre Beach Surf Warriors will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Navarre Beach County Park. The program provides an avenue for healing emotional scars of war through the healing power of the salt water, good times in the sun and visiting with friends and fellow wounded warriors. Last year, five wounded warriors participated in the inaugural Navarre Beach Surf Warriors. This year, the event has tripled to include 15 wounded warriors — and there’s a waiting list.

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Pensacola Beach Airshow not grounded after all

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:16 Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 13:11 Written by Staff Reports

The sights and sounds of jets soaring overhead will indeed grace the skies and captivate aviation enthusiasts over Pensacola Beach, despite sequester budget cuts that cancelled the Blue Angels' 2013 schedule.

The Pensacola Beach Airshow - featuring 23 aircraft, but not the Blue Angels - is a go to begin at 1 p.m. on July 12-13 along with a free concert featuring the Tams at 7 p.m. on July 13, announced Buck Lee, Santa Rosa Island Authority Executive Director.

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Navarre earns half point at state meet

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:10 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 10:05 Written by Ken Garner

JACKSONVILLE – Sixty-four boys’ teams scored points Friday at the FHSAA Class 3A State Track and Field Championships, including Navarre High School – with one half of one point.

Nicholas Benton finished tied for eighth place in the long jump, soaring 21 feet, 11 inches on his final attempt. Rapheal Webb of Gainesville won the event, jumping 23-4.5.

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The Price of Freedom: Memorial honors fallen Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians

Thursday, 09 May 2013 08:31 Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:14 Written by Sandi Kemp

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And the winners are ...

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 10:21 Written by Staff Reports

The girls’ 12U softball team BTW – which stands for “Born to Win” – won its age group this weekend in the Northwest Florida Girls Softball Alliance midseason tournament. BTW had to win its way through the losers’ bracket in the double elimination tournament and avenged their loss against Tiger Point with a 6-5 win in the championship game. Pictured, back row, from left, are coaches Jody Anderson and Kelvin Cannington; second row, from left, are Britney Silver, Shaylee Sawyer, Madelyn Stone, Bria Hickson, Savanna Spurlock, Morgan Marquis, Eva Weege and Emily Hesse; kneeling, from left, are Emily Cannington, Kallie Anderson and Janea Hundley.

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Everyone's a winner at Raiders Games

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 10:03 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 10:28 Written by Ken Garner

Raider Games is an exceptional event for exceptional students. Held Friday at Bennett C. Russell Stadium, home of Navarre High School’s football, soccer, and track and field teams, Raider Games isn’t about winning and losing. The games are about what games should be about – playing. (Photo: Peri Whitworth, 11, center, dances with West Navarre Intermediate teacher Stacey Oatman, the Raiders' mascot and cheerleaders.)

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