Pirates on the Panhandle donate $12K to Friends of Veterans Court
The Pirates on the Panhandle, a social group which organizes fundraisers for local charities and nonprofits, recently delivered a check for $12,000 to Friends of Santa Rosa Veterans Treatment Court.
Florida CFO visits Midway Fire to highlight hurricane preparedness
Thursday, May 21, Midway Fire District Station 35 played host to Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Florida Department of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie.
The two state officials were in the area as part of a statewide hurricane preparedness tour.
Momentum Church ready for busy summer
Just because its summer, doesn’t mean you should take a vacation from Jesus.
That’s the message Steve Mendez of Momentum Church is sending ahead of what promises to be an eventful summer for the church.
Haven Art Studio opens in Navarre
There is a new place to let your creative juices flow in Navarre!
Haven Art Studio, located at 9542 Navarre Parkway, recently held an open house event on May 16. Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce was on hand for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The business officially opens June 1.
Keeping seniors cool
As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important for the elderly to stay cool.
With that in mind, Pete Moore Automotive Team is once again partnering with Council on Aging of West Florida for the Senior Chill Out, an annual one-day donation drive.
Local group to sail Viking ship from Europe to Northwest Florida in 2027
Around two dozen people are building and plan to sail a ninth-century Viking ship replica across the Atlantic Ocean using only oars and sails. The destination: Northwest Florida.
According to Blade Handler, a Pensacola native and member of the crew, the ship is planned to depart from Denmark next June and arrive in the Pensacola area either late August or early September 2027.
Memorial Day events planned for Santa Rosa County
With Memorial Day approaching, plans are underway for two events in Santa Rosa County honoring servicemembers who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Navarre and Milton will host events Monday, May 25.
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host low-cost drive-through vaccination and microchip clinic May 30
Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, May 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped and vaccinated.
PHOTOS: Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Nature Fest
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge held their first ever Nature Fest Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event featured vendors and wildlife exhibits.
PICTURES: Navarre High School Awards Night
Navarre High School held its annual Senior Awards Night Thursday, May 14, in the school gymnasium. The event celebrated the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2026.













