Community Archive

Riley Stevens is just like any other 23-year-old man. He enjoys watching Cincinnati Reds baseball, working out, listening to music and swimming.

The only difference: He has special needs.

The Butcher Shoppe in Pensacola has been sold, marking the end of a 19-year run for Navarre resident Kevin Green.

The store has been a trusted destination for those looking to buy premium cuts of beef, pork, chicken and other items. Over the years, The Butcher Shoppe gained the attention of professional pitmasters, chefs and YouTubers, spreading its name far beyond the Emerald Coast.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating three people for their alleged roles in the death of an alligator in Milton.

The three people allegedly trapped, transported and killed an 8.5-foot alligator.

Children are often seen as consumers. They buy toys, candy and a variety of devices and games with the assistance of their parents’ wallets.

While many children fall into the category of consumers, there are a growing number who have become producers, creating their own businesses.

Bagdad Village Preservation Association (BVPA) is looking to move a historic post office building closer to the Historic Bagdad Village Museum.

By moving the building, the BVPA aims to turn it into a museum open to the public. Displays inside will include information on the history of the post office and the Bagdad community.

With summer underway, Navarre Beach Lifeguards are minding the shoreline and helping ensure the next generation not only knows how to stay safe in and out of the water but also how to help others.

During the month of June, Navarre Beach Lifeguards hosted their annual Junior Lifeguard program, which features beginner and advanced courses. The beginner course lasts for one week and is being held twice this summer.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts from June through November. While last year was quiet as far as named storms go, Florida Power & Light are staying prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws their way in 2026.

FPL is the state’s largest power utility. Serving a large swath of the state, they are a major player when it comes to turning the lights back on after a natural disaster rolls through.

Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Colten Wright says that a proposed amendment on the November ballot that would eliminate property taxes on certain homesteaded properties would guarantee cuts to public safety, infrastructure and other core county services.

Santa Rosa County’s newest school, Soundside High School, took its next big step toward opening in the fall.

On June 9, school officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially mark the completion of the three story school. The final cost of the school, according to Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber, was $132 million and was built on a 34-acre parcel. Approximately $41 million of that came from the local option half-cent sales tax.

While many associate early America with the 13 colonies, people often forget about the colonies which didn’t revolt.

Both East and West Florida remained loyal to the British during the duration of the war. In West Florida, the British were in charge from 1763 to 1783.