May 10, 2018
Fletcher retires from his third career, ready to enjoy his free time
Robert Fletcher isn’t your average retiree. In fact, the Navarre resident didn’t officially enter the retirement life until last Friday, the day before his 88th birthday.
May 10, 2018
Precision Martial Arts offers child abduction defense course
Precision Martial Arts in Navarre will be hosting a free Stranger Awareness and Child Abduction Defense course May 12 for children ages 5 to 12.
May 10, 2018
Lifeguard, firefighter training carries new weight
On the evening of March 24, Navarre Beach firefighters were called to Tower 3 for multiple distressed swimmers, including children, caught in a rip current.
May 10, 2018
Panhandle Butterfly House open for exploration
The Panhandle Butterfly House (PBH) welcomed its first visitors of the season Saturday in Navarre Park during its 21st season Grand Opening. Visitors were invited to view and learn about native butterfly species, purchase native butterfly friendly plants and get coaching from master gardeners.
May 10, 2018
South Santa Rosa opens first special needs day center
Arc of South Santa Rosa officially opened its doors to dozens of special needs adults seeking services in Navarre and Gulf Breeze with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 2.
May 10, 2018
Navarre artist starts show work in Fort Walton Beach
Navarre artist Christine Salome’s photography is getting attention locally. Salome won first place in the animal category of the Arts and Design Society (ADSO) 19th annual photography juried show in April. A selection of her work also hangs at the HH Arts Gallery in Fort Walton Beach. The show just opened May 4.
May 3, 2018
Senior center surprised by announcement of funding approval
T.J. Husser learned late last week that the Holley-Navarre Senior Center received a nice chunk of change in financial assistance from Santa Rosa County.
May 3, 2018
Navarre bus driver gets on board and becomes an American citizen
Heidi Law has had a green card in her pocket for nearly 30 years.
May 3, 2018
Navarre teacher receives support from colleagues, community
After spending 27 years teaching and advocating for Santa Rosa County’s exceptional students, West Navarre Primary School (WNPS) teacher Susan Copeland is now the one receiving advocacy.
May 3, 2018
The future, coming to a library near you
Gulf Breeze Library Manager Amy McDonald has a plan to bring this and every library in the area into the future.






