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May 29, 2024

East Bay K8 student builds special needs playground equipment for Eagle Scout project

In Boy Scouts of America’s Scout Law, there are 12 points every Scout should know and adhere to. They include being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. 

May 28, 2024

Dolphin found on Eglin Property by Navarre residents

While venturing down Navarre Beach, as he does every morning, Doug Browne and a friend discovered a sight they wished they didn’t have to see. On May 25, Browne and Olivia Hagedoorn found a deceased dolphin washed up along the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. The dolphin was technically on Eglin Air Force Base property, but the friends managed to see it and contact someone with Gulf World Marine Institute.

May 28, 2024

New terrapin nest found in Santa Rosa County

Since 2005, Florida Sea Grant has worked with conservation partners in the Florida Panhandle to look for a rarely seen animal known as the diamondback terrapin. These creatures are a type of aquatic turtle which lives in brackish water and can be found in the salt marshes of bays and estuaries.

May 24, 2024

Rare Kemp’s ridley rescued off pier

A rare and endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was rescued off the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier at around 5:20 p.m. Friday evening. The turtle was severely wrapped in fishing line, towing a 6-foot fishing pole. The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation stranding team went into action to retrieve the turtle.

May 24, 2024

‘Luckiest man alive’ thanks real estate agent, says she saved his life

Al Gliniecki was once billed as the luckiest man alive by a national TV show.

This week he’s counting his lucky stars for a friend, and local realtor, Claire Montgomery, who he is crediting with saving his life.


May 24, 2024

Senior Chill Out returning June 7

The annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, a one-day donation drive for new air conditioners, fans and funds to help seniors beat the heat, will be held by Council on Aging of West Florida, WEAR ABC Channel 3, WFGX 35, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, and Lowe’s Home Improvement Friday, June 7.

May 23, 2024

A possible $5 toll to pay for new Navarre bridge? Majority of commission says no thanks

The majority of the Santa Rosa County Board of Commission made it clear Thursday that it was not in favor of using tolls to pay for a replacement bridge for the Navarre Beach Causeway.

May 22, 2024

Pastor Christina Shaver leaving St. Paul UMC after eight years

After eight years at St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Rev. Christina Shaver is transferring churches. Later this year, Shaver will take over as lead pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Shaver has been in ministry since 2010. 

May 22, 2024

National Safe Boating Week held ahead of summer

From May 18 to 24, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other entities across the state of Florida observed ‘National Safe Boating Week’ ahead of the summer, which unofficially starts with Memorial Day.

May 21, 2024

Santa Rosa County commissioners undecided on renewing Juana’s lease through 2055

Four Santa Rosa Board of Commissioners were split Monday about whether or not to renew Juana’s Pagodas management agreement through 2055. 
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