Station 44 in Holley to begin fire service Sunday, Jan. 18
Holley-Navarre Fire District Station 44 is set to begin fire service operations Sunday, Jan. 18.
Otter spotting in Annie’s Basin highlights furry apex predator
Late last month, a Milton resident posted a picture of a river otter swimming through Annie’s Basin near the Blackwater River. The woman was on her dock when a little furry head stuck out of the water.
While not an uncommon sight, river otters are not exactly the poster child for Florida animals. Despite not being as famed as alligators, manatees and Florida panthers, river otters play an important ecological role.
Concerns over Greyhound stop prompt Navarre petition
A Greyhound bus stop operating out of a convenience store on Navarre Parkway has become the focus of growing community concern, prompting an online petition calling for its relocation away from nearby homes and a school.
Former Woodlawn Beach Middle rookie of year, mom dies at 48
A Navarre area mother and teacher died Christmas Day at age 48.
County’s cold weather shelter opening Jan. 11 and 12
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the night of Sunday, Jan. 11, and Monday, Jan. 12 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Santa Rosa teacher of year semifinalists announced
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 37 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year.
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center has big plans for 2026
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center had a big 2025.
New plans in work for old ‘Jarazic Park’ location
The former Jarazic Park location in Navarre may be getting a facelift.
Dropping into 2026
The new year came in with a bang at Navarre Beach as fireworks illuminated the sky just after midnight.
New Year’s plunge tradition at Juana’s continues in 2026
The 17th annual Juana’s Pagodas Penguin Plunge and Paddle brought out more than a hundred participants from across Navarre Jan. 1.
















