Dec 17, 2024
Sand placement to begin soon at the west end of Navarre Beach
The Navarre Beach renourishment project is underway. Two submerged pipelines will be staged near 7631 Gulf Boulevard and just east of Navarre Towers near beach access #39A. Safety signs and fencing are in place where the pipes come onshore.
Dec 16, 2024
Rudman bill looks to give more local control for beach ordinances
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman recently announced the introduction of legislation to end the privatization of beaches in the Sunshine State.
Dec 11, 2024
Sea turtle nesting season sees average amount of nests, around 825 hatchlings
Navarre Beach saw 12 sea turtle nests this past season which generally lasts from May to October.
Dec 5, 2024
Beach Access 37A closed as crews begin work on restoration project
Navarre Beach visitors will be limited on where they can go on the beach this winter.
As part of the Navarre Beach Restoration Project, heavy equipment began staging on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Navarre Beach Access 37A. The access is closed to the public until further notice beginning Tue., Dec. 3.
Dec 4, 2024
Holley Navarre Fire District recognizes civilians who rescued two people from submerged car
People often think about what they would do if given the chance to help save a life. For five people at the Elevate Navarre apartment complex on Nov. 3., they didn’t have time to think. They sprung into action.
Dec 2, 2024
Navarre photographer featured in sea turtle conservation organization’s 2025 calendar
Navarre resident Jeff Waldorff has been photographing the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast nearly all his life. He turned it into a business about 17 years ago and has done it full time for the better part of the last two decades.
Nov 27, 2024
FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has successfully recovered 37 gold coins stolen from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks, valued collectively at over $1 million. The recovery marks a major milestone in a long-standing investigation into the theft and illegal trafficking of these priceless historical artifacts.
Nov 15, 2024
Lifesaving award given to three Navarre Beach firefighters for assisting pedestrian hit by car
The term “heroes” may be overused but in the case of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District’s B Shift, its fitting.
Nov 8, 2024
Navarre Beach Lifeguards celebrate another year of no drownings
This year has been eventful for the Navarre Beach Lifeguards. With over 1.7 million visitors to Navarre Beach during lifeguarding season (March through October), NBLG had to respond to a litany of issues including medical calls, missing persons, distressed swimmers and surfers, and code enforcements.
Oct 29, 2024
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Center expands east side of building with new whale display, other exhibits
Although the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is focused on sea turtles, they care deeply about all the other creatures that inhabit the northern Gulf of Mexico.