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Navarre Beach Lifeguards recently competed in a regional competition in Gulf Shores. Now, nine of them will travel to Fort Lauderdale for the national USLA competition.

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Navarre Beach Lifeguards sending nine guards to Nationals

Navarre Beach lifeguards is sending nine of their members to a national competition after recently competing at a regional lifesaving event in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The 2026 USLA James Mac McCarthy Memorial Surf Lifesaving Championships featured lifeguards from across the Southeast.

UWF, NWFSC expand engineering pathways with new transfer degree programs

The University of West Florida and Northwest Florida State College are expanding opportunities for students to pursue engineering careers in Northwest Florida through four new Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer, or SAAT, degree pathways that create a seamless route from associate-level coursework at NWFSC to bachelor’s degree completion through UWF.

SROs train for active shooter scenario ahead of school year

Sounds of gunfire. Alarms are going off. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies running down school hallways.

These are the sights and sounds no one wants to hear. Fortunately, on July 29 and 30 at Navarre High School and Soundside High School, respectively, they were part of a training exercise and not a real threat.

Navarre father, son face obscenity-related charges

A Navarre man was arrested after investigators found obscene material on his electronic devices depicting bestiality.

Jeffrey Mayer, 64, is charged with animal cruelty, using a two-way communication device to commit a felony and possession of obscene material.

Santa Rosa woman sentenced in $1.2 million theft case

A Santa Rosa County woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison on July 27 after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to stealing more than $1 million from a local electrical company.

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Shoutout to the ladies at The Boardwalk Shop

These ladies are the kindest. We stopped for batteries and they didn’t have any to sell. But the kind lady went to the back office and gave us 2 batteries that she had. They also gave us shell finding tips and clues to find the Mermaid Mailbox! These ladies are a fine example of the Navarre community and one of the reasons we love traveling from Pittsburgh, PA to this beautiful place!

Shoutout to Autism Pensacola 2025 Connecting The Pieces Gala

Autism Pensacola’s 19th Annual Connecting the Pieces Gala is Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center. The event features a silent auction, music by the Dharma Beats, a walkabout menu-tasting provided by local chefs and restaurants, signature cocktails and a brief program. All proceeds of the Connecting the Pieces Gala support Autism Pensacola’s outreach efforts to serve children and families affected by autism in the local community.

Shoutout to Deb’s Coffee

Big shoutout to Deb’s Coffee, a fantastic small business with delicious coffee and passionate staff. My husband and I appreciate y’all so much, and the community wouldn’t be the same without you!

Shoutout to Momentum Church Pastor Steven Mendez

Momentum church. Pastor Steven mendez. Our barbershop was blessed by him this past summer! He actually blessed just about every place here in navarre, We love Steven at the Navarre beach barbershop, were blessed to have him as one of our supporters.

Shoutout to Lisa

Lisa helped numerous families in the Navarre area with Christmas, including my own children. I’m a single mom working 2 jobs and doing my best. She helped me put on a decent Christmas. Thankful for her.

Shoutout to Volunteers

Jovana C. wants to express their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individual ( man ) who volunteers to cleans the roadsides along 399. Although I don’t know your name, I notice you every morning after my shift, diligently collecting litter with a trash bag. Your efforts truly make a positive impact on our community. Thank you!

Shoutout to Espresso Lane and kind-hearted folks

Espresso Lane, our beloved local coffee spot, goes above and beyond to make Navarre a brighter, friendlier place. For those enjoying the walking and running paths, Espresso Lane provides free, refreshing filtered ice water to keep everyone hydrated, and they even have a water station for our furry friends!

They have also set up a Free Little Library for anyone wanting to grab a book on their stroll.

It’s these small, thoughtful acts that make Navarre such a special community.

A huge thank you to Espresso Lane and the kind-hearted folks who make our town feel like home!

Shoutout to Juana’s Management

Shout out to the management of Juana’s for having a Bands for Bands concert that will help out musicians affected by the recent hurricanes.

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Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon visits Santa Rosa County

Angie Nixon, one of two people vying for the Democratic nomination in the 2026 U.S. Senate election, made a campaign stop at Pedro’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Gulf Breeze Wednesday, July 29. Close to 30 people were in attendance.

Nixon, who has served as a member of the Florida State House of Representatives since 2020, said her top priorities if elected will be to expand the Affordable Care Act, wind down foreign wars and pursue universal childcare for Florida families.