Nov 25, 2025
National Retail Federation: Holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for first time in 2025
According to the National Retail Federation, one of America’s largest retail industry advocacy groups, 2025’s holiday season will be a busy a time for retailers.
In its annual holiday forecast, NRF predicts retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024.
Nov 21, 2025
End of penny production to impact cash transactions
Earlier this month, the U.S. Mint printed its final penny in Philadelphia.
First printed in 1793, the penny, which is really a one-cent coin, has become an oft-overlooked staple of American life. It’s an item that has been seen as good luck, influenced pricing and marketing strategies and even impacted the name of a shoe.
Nov 13, 2025
HNWS names candidates for upcoming board of directors election
Holley Navarre Water System has announced the candidates for board of directors in 2026. System members will vote for the board during its Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Directors Jan. 20, 2026, in the Corporate Office, Board Room, at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road.
Nov 10, 2025
Discounts and free meals for Veterans Day
Veterans Day is held annually each Nov. 11 in honor of all of those who have served in the U.S. military.
In addition to remembering the sacrifices of those who served, the day is also filled with a variety of discounts from various businesses and restaurants for veterans.
Oct 29, 2025
New Navarre hotel set to open Nov. 11
The Residence Inn Navarre Waterfront is preparing to open its doors Nov. 11.
Oct 29, 2025
State House bill seeks to expand who can recover medical malpractice damages
A proposed Florida House of Representatives bill (HB 6003), if signed into law, will repeal a 35-year-old law preventing certain family members from recovering wrongful death damages in medical negligence cases based on their age.
Oct 20, 2025
White Wilson files for bankruptcy, will continue operations
White Wilson Medical Center, P.A., or “White Wilson,” has voluntarily filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida on Oct. 3.
Oct 10, 2025
School board approves land sale of Gulf Breeze property
The Santa Rosa County School Board approved the sale of surplus land in Gulf Breeze.
The land is part of a board-owned property north of the Gulf Breeze Elementary School bus ramp and playground area.
Oct 10, 2025
Vault thrift store looks to move to new Highway 98 location
The Vault, a Gulf Breeze thrift store, has proposed moving to a new location along Gulf Breeze Parkway.
Oct 9, 2025
Happy Joe’s food truck tour making stop in Navarre
Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream is rolling out its first branded food truck for a nationwide tour and one of the stops on the list is Navarre.







