Dec 26, 2023
May 2023, year in review
New beach bridge
County Commissioner Ray Eddington told Navarre Press that he hopes replacing the aging Navarre Beach Bridge will improve traffic flow. He said in discussions with staff he’s suggested having at least five lanes across the new bridge when it’s built: two north and two south with an emergency vehicle lane between them.
Dec 26, 2023
June 2023, year in review
Veterans parking spaces added to county facilities
District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington helped lead the effort to provide veterans parking spaces as county facilities. Put into motion by a couple of Santa Rosa County residents, Eddington contacted Assistant County Administrator Brad Baker to see what they could do to add the parking spaces. Baker and the Public Works staff helped Eddington order the parking signs and they installed the signs.
Dec 25, 2023
April 2023, year in review
Turtle power
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center officially broke ground on an expansion to the facility.
Dec 24, 2023
March 2023, year in review
Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli
Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach for the announcement of House Bill 1031, which seeks to address custody exchanges in Florida. State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman is the sponsor of the bill in the House, state Sen. Lauren Book, a Democrat, is the co-sponsor in the Senate.
Dec 23, 2023
January 2023, year in review
Navarre rings in new year with Penguin Plunge
The tradition continued for the 14th year at Juana’s for the Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle on Navarre Beach. The event benefited Healing Paws for Warriors for the fourth consecutive year. The plunge drew 500 registrants and 18 people participating in the paddleboard event.
Dec 23, 2023
February 2023, year in review
Simply the best
Karen Cody, a math teacher at Navarre High School, was named Santa Rosa County teacher of the year Wednesday, Jan. 25. Santa Rosa District Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber, school board members and Santa Rosa Education Foundation members delivered the news to Cody’s classroom.
Dec 22, 2023
Eglin Fire, BETA create base’s first E-aircraft emergency procedures
Upon the imminent arrival of Eglin’s first electric aircraft, the 96th Test Wing fire department began creating emergency response procedures to ensure they were ready.
Dec 21, 2023
Volunteering to be a guardian ad litem ‘is a joy’
Guardian ad litem. It’s a serious term for a serious responsibility: representing the legal interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children. And, according to Helen Jones of Fort Walton Beach, “it is a joy.”
Dec 21, 2023
Deck the Paws: Volunteers needed to bring tail-wagging cheers
The Pet Welfare adoption center seeks compassionate volunteers to care for pets in need this holiday season.
Dec 19, 2023
Water system seeks 4.5% increase
Holley Navarre Water System is seeking a 4.5% increase in water and sewer rates.