Community Archive

The Santa Rosa County Library System announces that the Navarre Library will reopen Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during regular operating hours following temporary closures caused by the recent hurricane.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge has spent much of mid-October recovering from Hurricane Isaias, which brought heavy winds to Northwest Florida Oct. 9.

Much like other places around the region, ECWR had to deal with many downed trees. According to Pascal Robin, executive director of ECWR, the property had 40 to 50 downed trees due to the hurricane.

The Gulf Breeze Zoo opened its doors again Oct. 16, a week after Hurricane Isaias rolled through the area.

Hunter Hullett, park director for Gulf Breeze Zoo, said most of the damage to the zoo was to the railing used by people to look at animals and downed trees.

The spirit of giving was alive and well Sunday, Oct. 4, at Bright Bridge Ministries in Pensacola.

A group of 20 teenagers from Navarre United Methodist Church ventured to the ministry to serve those in need a meal.

The Betty J. Pullum YMCA in Navarre continues to expand.

YMCA of Northwest Florida, the owner of the Pullum YMCA, has introduced plans to build an “airnasium” on the south side of the existing recreation center.

Pirates on the Panhandle, a social group that organizes fundraisers for local charities and nonprofits, recently set their sights on Soundside High School’s exceptional student education (ESE) student-athletes.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, members of the social group were joined by Soundside High faculty and students for a check presentation. The check, worth $7,500, was presented to the school to support the school’s unified sports program and its Special Olympics activities.

The Santa Rosa County Library System will resume operations at select locations on Monday, October 19, following temporary closures caused by the recent hurricane.

Dozens of vehicles lined the roadways around Destiny Worship Center in Navarre Sunday, Oct. 11, to get a hot meal. In the subsequent days, more vehicles made their way to Destiny Worship Center for a hot meal, pack of water, ice and even prayer.

In all, over 4,000 people made their way to the church during the multiday, drive-thru event.

Following Hurricane Isaias, the majority of people were left without power throughout Northwest Florida. Navarre was no exception.

To restore electric power, linemen with Florida Power & Light, as well as contractors from across the nation, descended upon Navarre.

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, which sticks out a mile into the Gulf of America, was the first thing in Santa Rosa County to feel the effects of Hurricane Isaias.

Due to the storm’s winds of more than 100 mph and storm surge, the pier was damaged.