News Archive

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating the death of Florida Black Bear in Navarre. The bear’s death was reportedly caused by a gunshot wound.

Navarre Beach, like any coastal beach, has its share of hazards and dangers. From rough surf to jellyfish, Navarre Beach visitors must be aware of their surroundings and educated on how to stay safe while still having a good time.

That’s where the Navarre Beach Lifeguards come in. Austin Turnbull, Navarre Beach Safety Division Chief, has overseen the lifeguards since 2018. According to Turnbull, one of the major dangers on the beach is something you may not even notice.

This fall, the University of West Florida’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will launch a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree. The program will be housed within the newly established Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management and is designed to provide students with a hands-on education that prepares them for leadership in the civil engineering field.

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities announces “After Hours with the Artist: Sunken Series,” a compelling cross-disciplinary collaboration between the Florida Public Archaeology Network and The Art Gallery at UWF that blends art, archaeology and public engagement in a novel way. This after-hours event highlights the work of artist Jenna Zydlo, whose Sunken Series exhibit reimagines maritime archaeology through intricately crafted ceramics inspired by a fictional 17th – 18th century Spanish shipwreck.

STOA Architects, Inc. shared updates on the Navarre Beach Boardwalk Project and new Navarre Beach welcome center with the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners during their biweekly commission committee meeting July 21. The project and plans presented to the board feature an elevated beach walkway, a main boardwalk complex with spaces for around eight vendors or local artisans, a food truck plaza and an open pavilion.

A Navarre man has died following a crash with a tractor trailer on Interstate 10 in Jackson County, Florida, Friday, July 25. The incident occurred at mile marker 155 at 6:50 a.m.

In a day and age where the internet is rife with misinformation and spam calls keep our phones buzzing, is it any wonder elder fraud is a growing concern for law enforcement?

A couple of weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the state budget of $117.4 billion for the fiscal year 2025-2026.

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Patrol has there hands full this nesting season! The Patrol recently confirmed 15 sea turtle nests are now on Navarre Beach. 14 of the 15 nests belong to Loggerheads, with the lone outlier being a Green sea turtle nest.

A Navarre business found itself under the microscope Tuesday morning, July 22.  Federal law enforcement officials from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted a raid on Emerald Coast Lawns, a lawn care service located on Highway 87 S across from CEFCO in Navarre, Tuesday morning, July 22. The raid led to two arrests, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirms.