New Navarre hotel set to open Nov. 11
The Residence Inn Navarre Waterfront is preparing to open its doors Nov. 11.
State House bill seeks to expand who can recover medical malpractice damages
A proposed Florida House of Representatives bill (HB 6003), if signed into law, will repeal a 35-year-old law preventing certain family members from recovering wrongful death damages in medical negligence cases based on their age.
Santa Rosa-Okaloosa agreement more about funding than road construction
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County at their Oct. 9 meeting.
Navarre Beach Pier winter hours begin Nov. 2
Navarre Beach Pier will have winter operating hours of 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, Nov. 2.
Water system faces rising legal costs amid new appeal
The Holley-Navarre Water System is still looking to move forward from its 2025 annual meeting and subsequent legal matters, which has taken most of the past eight months to resolve.
Green Sea Turtles removed from endangered list
Green sea turtles are one of the four kinds of sea turtles which nest along the sugar-white sands of Navarre Beach. Long listed as an endangered species, green sea turtles were recently reclassified as being of “least concern” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Florida House bill will require teachers to take oath to constitutions
A Florida House bill will create new standards for employment for teachers in the Sunshine State, namely requiring classroom teachers to take an oath before teaching.
Water board director suggests changes to Club at Hidden Creek, receives support, pushback
The Club at Hidden Creek has been a fixture in Holley-Navarre Water System’s monthly meeting agendas since the utility bought the amenity in 2012.
FDOT to Host Transit Grants Workshop
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Transit Grants Workshop Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the FDOT District Three Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, in Chipley.
Fall Fest Adoption event coming to Santa Rosa County Animal Services
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.
















