Sep 12, 2025
Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach rescinded
The precautionary boil water notice is hereby rescinded following replacement of valves in the distribution system and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
Sep 11, 2025
School board confirms Elliott suspension, replaces embattled Gulf Breeze assistant principal
Keith Elliott, the suspended I.T. professional for Santa Rosa County District Schools, has not been terminated. At least, not yet.
Sep 11, 2025
Motorcyclist killed at Twin Pines Boulevard intersection of Highway 98
A Navarre man died Wednesday night, Sept. 10, after he ran into the side of an SUV while riding a motorcycle on Highway 98.
Sep 11, 2025
Kasie Windfelder leaving Navarre High for Soundside High
Navarre High School Principal Kasie Windfelder was recently tapped to become the first principal of Soundside High School, a school currently being built on Highway 98 across from the Gulf Breeze Zoo.
The new school is scheduled to be finished sometime in late spring or early summer 2026, with the first class walking through its doors that fall.
Sep 10, 2025
Precautionary Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach
A precautionary boil water notice is in place until further notice on Navarre Beach.
Sep 10, 2025
Navarre Beach Fire Chief arrested on DUI charge
Navarre Beach Fire Chief Daniel Fureigh was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 9, by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Sep 10, 2025
Rep. Patronis warns Floridians of fake federal warrant scam targeting consumers
Rep. Jimmy Patronis is warning Floridians about a new scam involving fraudulent “federal warrant” notices designed to intimidate victims into paying money to avoid arrest.
Sep 10, 2025
Residents wary of drainage project near Snug Waters, Cove Roads in HBTS
A retention pond site is due for Holley by the Sea, along Tom King Bayou.
On the drawing board since 2018, the pond plan is drawing closer to becoming a reality. The official title of the project is Tom King Bayou drainage project.
Sep 9, 2025
HNWS: fiber installation causing water, sewer line breaks
Holley Navarre Water System, Inc. (HNWS) has reportedly experienced an increase in water and sewer line breaks due to contractors installing fiber optic lines throughout the franchise area (Navarre).
Sep 9, 2025
Weekend mobile home fire leads to firefighter injury
A mobile home in the Holley community was left a heap of ash and debris Saturday, Sept. 6, after a fire engulfed the structure just after noon.