Oct 20, 2025
A tale of survival: Steve Nissim shares how his father survived the Holocaust
Steve Nissim, the external communication specialist for Ascension Sacred Heart and a former sports anchor at WEAR-TV 3, has made a name for himself along the Gulf Coast.
While Nissim is a self-made man in many respects, if it weren’t for his father’s harrowing journey during World War II, he might have never gotten the opportunity.
Oct 20, 2025
Nearly 2-year neighborhood dispute at center of Code Enforcement case, bus stop change
A school bus stop will likely be moved in the Holley by the Sea community after a homeowner allegedly impeded students’ access to a bus stop in front of her home.
The incident reportedly occurred during the week of Oct. 13-17 at the intersection of Sandstone Street and Bahama Drive.
Oct 20, 2025
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge welcomes newest opossum ambassador
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge does important rehabilitation work for sick and injured animals along the Gulf Coast with the hope of eventually releasing these animals back into nature.
Oct 17, 2025
Clerk of Court English talks breast cancer awareness
Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.
In 2016, English developed breast cancer, a rarity in men. He has since beaten it but wants both men and women to know their risks.
Oct 15, 2025
Garden Grubs 4-H Club hosts tree, camellia sale to support youth gardening programs
The Garden Grubs 4-H Club is hosting a tree and camellia sale to support youth gardening programs in Santa Rosa County.
Oct 13, 2025
Thrills, chills to be found at Navarre’s Nightmare on Newport
Forget looking under your bed or in your closet—this Halloween, the monsters are due on Newport Street.
Oct 10, 2025
Smokin in the Square cooks up something good
Smokin in the Square is an annual event in which teams battle to see who has the best BBQ. The event, held at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, also raises funds for charities.
Oct 9, 2025
Navarre resident chronicles Turkey’s biblical heritage in book
Relics of the Bible and the early Christian Church aren’t just to be found in Israel, Egypt and Jordan, but Turkey as well.
Turkey’s biblical points of interest are the subject of Navarre resident Rachel Coggin’s new book, “Exploring Turkey’s Biblical Heritage: An Inspirational and Historical Travel Guide.”
Oct 9, 2025
Miracle League baseball receives special biplane flyover ahead of game
The players, buddies and onlookers at Tiger Point Park were in for a special treat Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, as two biplanes performed a flyover ahead of a Miracle League game.
Oct 7, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host Community Cat Day in Tiger Point
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting its first-ever Community Cat Day in Tiger Point for Santa Rosa County residents on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane. This event will offer free spay/neuter services for up to 30 stray/feral cats.






