Navarre resident named state chair of Libertarian Party
Ed Appler, a Navarre resident, has been named state chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida.
The 26-year Air Force veteran had been filling the position following the resignation of the party’s previous chair on March 22. On April 19, he officially became chair through 2027.
Press the Chest CPR event set for May 17
The public is invited to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR at the Gulf Coast Press the Chest Community CPR Event on Sunday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.
West Navarre Primary teacher recognized for use of AI in classroom
Sarah Pena, a Kindergarten teacher at West Navarre Primary School, was recently recognized as a winner of the FSU InSPIRE America 250 Challenge in AI literacy.
The challenge featured teachers who’ve completed professional development courses on AI and robotics in the eight Northwest Florida counties InSPIRE serves.
Kanzigg named interim beach fire chief amid pending lawsuit
Jonathan Kanzigg, former Midway Fire District chief, was unanimously selected May 5 as interim fire chief for the Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District following the termination of Chief Danny Fureigh.
The man who changed open carry now fights to reform family law
Stan McDaniels does not describe himself as an activist. He describes himself as someone who got beaten up by a system he knew was wrong and decided to do something about it.
Seafloor mapping gives insight into Florida’s underwater landscape
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reached a major milestone in its Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI), completing all airborne LiDAR data collection and receiving the majority of vessel-based sonar data used to map Florida’s coastal waters.
Fire Chief loses job after reportedly testing positive for cocaine
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District Chief Danny Fureigh is no longer employed with the district following an arrest on a probation violation, April 30.
Timeline for artificial reef deployment updated after change order
The timeline for completion of phase II of an artificial reef project off Santa Rosa County has been extended.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) extended the deadline from July 1 to Dec. 30 to accommodate for weather interruptions during the deployment process. The County Commission followed suit, approving the extension April 23.
From weeks to minutes: AI accelerates flight test
Before a single aircraft lifts off the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, engineers must complete a mountain of documentation.
Test plans, hazard analyses, evaluation frameworks, and technical reports are all part of the process that ensures flight tests are conducted safely and produce meaningful results. Drafting those documents can take hours, days, and sometimes weeks.
Four community cat days planned for May
Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a series of Community Cat Days throughout May, offering free spay and neuter services for eligible outdoor cats owned by no one and living in Santa Rosa County.












