Jul 7, 2025
Navarre’s Sevilla Street will be closed July 8th and 9th
Sevilla Street in Navarre will be closed at 8304 Sevilla Street beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, for cross drain work. Weather permitting, the road is expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 9.
Jul 7, 2025
New K-8 cellphone policy coming to Santa Rosa County schools
The 2025-2026 school year will be a year of change for school cellphone policies, namely for schools with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This includes primary, intermediate, elementary, middle and K-8 schools.
Jul 3, 2025
State funding for county project vetoed by governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 June 30 after vetoing line items totaling $567 million, including several proposed Santa Rosa County projects. The final 2025-2026 budget added up to $117.9 billion, less than the previous year’s and marking the second consecutive year of reduced state spending.
Jul 2, 2025
Navarre meteorologist retires after 40 years of service
Navarre local David Biggar has always been fascinated by weather. Since he was a young boy, you could say his head was “in the clouds” – in a good way, daydreaming about studying weather for the rest of his life. And that’s exactly what he did, retiring this year after working 40 years as a meteorologist.
Jul 2, 2025
Santa Rosa County commissioners workshop 2026 county budget
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners reviewed the county’s current funds and revenue at their draft budget meeting on June 23. The board weighed opportunities to limit current construction projects taking place within the county and pull funding to supplement other parts of the budget. The balanced budget must be delivered by July 15, with the final budget hearing in September.
Jul 1, 2025
Multiple gas leaks in Navarre reportedly caused by fiber optic boring
The Holley-Navarre Fire District has seen an uptick in calls related to gas main leaks in the past couple of months, outside of the typical calls for medical emergencies or structure fires.
According to HNFD Fire Chief Kevin Lewis, within the last six months there have been six calls for gas leaks. Lewis says he knows the reason why.
Jul 1, 2025
Gulf Breeze Zoo celebrates birth of new giraffe calf
The Gulf Breeze Zoo has announced the birth of Kahlani, a female reticulated giraffe calf.
Born May 9, Kahlani stands six feet tall and weighs 151 pounds. She is the daughter of two other Gulf Breeze Zoo giraffes, Kenya and Gideon. The zoo’s animal care team closely monitored the birth to ensure a smooth delivery and continued health for both mother and calf.
Jun 30, 2025
UWF President Saunders speaks on resignation
“It was time,” University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders said when asked about her decision to resign from her role.
Jun 27, 2025
Florida State Archives want your disaster recovery photos
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is calling on the public to help preserve history.
Byrd recently announced the State Archives of Florida is seeking photographs for its newest photographic collection, “Weather, Disaster and Recovery.” Photos associated with this collection will include hurricane damage, historic floods and recovery and cleanup efforts.
Jun 26, 2025
New Florida law increases course hour requirement for teens learning to drive
A bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis will require teenagers earning their learner’s permit to complete a six-hour driver’s safety course, in addition to a driving rules knowledge test.
The current safety course, known as Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education, is four hours in length.