25-year dream becomes a reality for Navarre resident
Navarre resident Eva Hale first visited Navarre from her native country of Sweden in 1988. “I had a niece and her family living here,” Hale said. “My brother and other members of my family had previously visited and I decided to see it for myself. I was hooked almost immediately. The people were friendly and the area was beautiful and warm. I traveled to other places in America, but I always came back to Navarre.”
Navarre gives back with Christmas toy, food drives
Every child deserves to feel the magic of waking up Christmas morning to find gifts just for them, and during the season of plenty, no family should go hungry.
UWF launches public phase of capital campaign
The University of West Florida launched the public phase of its $50 million capital campaign Thursday. The $50 million is the largest campaign in school history.
Rehabilitated pelicans form new forever flock
As the sun set over a silent stretch of East Bay in Holley, three juvenile pelicans took flight toward freedom for the first time in months Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a hard release by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.
Holiday fun is in full swing this weekend
Navarre will be feeling the holiday spirit Saturday, Dec. 3, for the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas in the Park, Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk Fun Run, Navarre Community Christmas Parade and Santa’s Workshop Craft Fair.
Safety tips to consider when deep frying a turkey
Turkeys are no longer for just the oven. Deep frying has become a popular method of cooking the main course for Thanksgiving dinner.
Caring and Sharing feeds a community
What began as a one-family mission to bring toys to local children for Christmas has grown into an organization that serves more than 200 families over the holiday season.
Rehabilitated pelicans form new forever flock
As the sun set over a silent stretch of East Bay in Holley, three juvenile pelicans took flight toward freedom for the first time in months Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a hard release by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge.
First responders demonstrate rescue skills
Santa Rosa County first responders participated in a mock response to a three-car accident Thursday, Nov. 17, on Avalon Boulevard to show off techniques to the Leadership Santa Rosa Class 30 and other members of the public during their annual Mock Catastrophic Vehicle Accident (MVA).
Near-record numbers in election
Voters of Santa Rosa county turned out to vote in numbers not seen since the 2008 General Election, and before that you have to go all the way back to 1984 when the voter turnout was 70.28 percent of all registered voters. In this 2016 election the percentage was 68.04.













