Community Archive

Pirates on the Panhandle, a social group that organizes fundraisers for local charities and nonprofits, recently set their sights on Soundside High School’s exceptional student education (ESE) student-athletes.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, members of the social group were joined by Soundside High faculty and students for a check presentation. The check, worth $7,500, was presented to the school to support the school’s unified sports program and its Special Olympics activities.

The Santa Rosa County Library System will resume operations at select locations on Monday, October 19, following temporary closures caused by the recent hurricane.

Dozens of vehicles lined the roadways around Destiny Worship Center in Navarre Sunday, Oct. 11, to get a hot meal. In the subsequent days, more vehicles made their way to Destiny Worship Center for a hot meal, pack of water, ice and even prayer.

In all, over 4,000 people made their way to the church during the multiday, drive-thru event.

Following Hurricane Isaias, the majority of people were left without power throughout Northwest Florida. Navarre was no exception.

To restore electric power, linemen with Florida Power & Light, as well as contractors from across the nation, descended upon Navarre.

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, which sticks out a mile into the Gulf of America, was the first thing in Santa Rosa County to feel the effects of Hurricane Isaias.

Due to the storm’s winds of more than 100 mph and storm surge, the pier was damaged.

Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Emerald Coast Friday as Category 2 storm.

With the hurricane came strong winds and lots of damage. Here are some pictures from the day after the storm.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, marked the official opening of the Nature’s Nest education pavilion at Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in Holley.

The refuge built the 24-by-48-foot pavilion to expand educational opportunities and better accommodate ongoing community-based activities. According to ECWR, the pavilion will serve the thousands of people who come to the refuge annually.

St. Sylvester Catholic Church will host a charity Oktoberfest dinner Saturday, Oct. 17. The event starts at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

The event was created in response to the cancellation of Smokin in the Square, the annual barbecue competition that raises money for charitable organizations.

Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is urging Floridians to take precautions with electric vehicles, scooters and other battery powered devices ahead of Hurricane Isaias. 

On Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., Spirit Stables in East Milton will host a “Wild West Hoedown” to support Horse Healing, a nonprofit connecting people with equine therapy resources.

The hoedown will include face painting, kids crafts, a feeding station, hayrides, a chili competition and games for children. There will also be a “jailhouse” where you can lock up friends and family. While the event is free to attend, the activities are ticketed.