Community Archive

This summer, Navarre Library and other libraries across Santa Rosa County are “unearthing” literacy through the Summer Reading Program. The annual program features events designed to promote reading among children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

During its “Unearthing History” program, the library invited NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Director Jamie Coffey to read a book and share the history and mission of the naval air station.

From Saturday, June 27, to Sunday, June 28, a group of amateur radio enthusiasts gathered at a house off Blue Jay Drive in Navarre to participate in an annual tradition.

The Emerald Coast Amateur Radio Association, which consists of around a dozen members, participated in the ARRL Field Day.

More than two years ago, Navarre Press reported on a story about a little boy with a big problem. Conrad Williams-Evans, was living with renal failure. At the time, in 2023 and early 2024, Conrad had been on dialysis for the entirety of his 2 1/2 years of life.

On March 15, 2024, Conrad went into surgery. As did his dad, Branden Williams.

Saturday, July 4, 2026, marked the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s founding. In celebration, Navarre Beach held its annual fireworks show. People came from across Northwest Florida and other parts of the country to witness the display of patriotism.

With the nation’s 250th anniversary this July, much of the focus has been on grand displays of patriotism such as fireworks, concerts and parades. While the July 4 holiday is a celebration of freedom, it’s important to remember who has made the freedoms Americans enjoy possible: veterans.

One organization that has not forgotten the sacrifices of America’s veterans is the American Legion. With more than 1.6 million members, it is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and regularly supports veterans through advocacy, programs and events.

Several bears have reportedly been frequenting the Deer Trail Estates RV/Mobile Home Park neighborhood in Navarre.

Robert Carl, who lives in and manages the mobile home park, said the bears have been getting into the neighborhood’s trash and going through people’s yards.

Buffalo Rock, the beverage bottling and distribution company, is giving back to the Emerald Coast.

In honor of its 125th anniversary, the company is investing $125,000 across its footprint, including the Gulf Coast. A portion of that investment is going toward Feeding the Gulf Coast and will help the nonprofit provide more than 37,000 meals to families.

As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the country are talking about the role they played in the founding of the nation.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a series of Community Cat Days throughout July, offering free spay and neuter services for eligible outdoor cats owned by no one and living in Santa Rosa County.

There are many ways and places to celebrate our 250th Independence Day.