May 20, 2025
FWC launches new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website. To explore the new website and plan your next wildlife adventure, visit FloridaBirdingTrail.com.
May 19, 2025
Over 4,000 bus stop arm violations recorded this school year
In Florida, not stopping for a school bus picking up or dropping off students is illegal. In Santa Rosa County, over 4,000 drivers have been fined for the traffic violation.
May 19, 2025
Students Working Against Tobacco holds leadership training
With the school year ending, most school clubs and organizations are packing it in and preparing for the summer break. Not Students Working Against Tobacco.
May 16, 2025
Holley Navarre Water System to hold truck auction May 20
Holley Navarre Water System will auction three Ford F-150 trucks Tuesday, May 20.
The auction begins at 5 p.m. and will be followed by the monthly meeting of the Holley Navarre Water System Board of Directors at 6 p.m. Truck viewing begins at 7 a.m. at the HNWS warehouse, located across from the main office at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road.
May 16, 2025
More than 130,000 pounds of food collected during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Pensacola, FL – Thanks to generous community donations and the hard work of local letter carriers, more than 130,000 pounds of food was collected on May 10th during the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to benefit neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
May 16, 2025
Greater FWB Chamber celebrates Vietnam veterans with Armament Museum event
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam Conflict, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted “Honoring Our Heroes: Welcome Home, a Tribute to Vietnam Veterans,” a three-day event that brought together more than 440 attendees for a sold-out celebration of service, sacrifice and patriotism.
May 15, 2025
Panera Bread in Navarre still under construction, no opening date yet
Last year, it was announced Navarre would be getting a Panera Bread restaurant.
The location, which was approved by Santa Rosa County, will be located between Dunkin/Baskin Robbins and Autozone on the 8800 block of Navarre Parkway. It is currently under construction.
May 15, 2025
Tiger Point area man attacked by bear
A 45-year-old Tiger Point man was sent to the hospital after a bear attacked him Thursday morning, May 15.
The attack happened shortly before 2 a.m. in the backyard of the man’s home in the 1500 block of Joseph Circle. During the attack, he was bit in the leg. After deputies responded, the man was sent to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola with a non-life-threatening injury.
May 15, 2025
Patronis issues warning about deed fraud
Congressman Jimmy Patronis on May 5 warned consumers about a surge in real estate deed scams.
May 15, 2025
Zoning board frustrations lead to chairperson’s resignation
Zoning board members at their last meeting expressed frustrations with the board of county commissioners, as they continue to see their decisions overturned and hear remarks from commissioners questioning their efforts.