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.
May 14, 2025
Navarre Garden Club named state garden club of year
The Navarre Garden Club was honored with the prestigious Florida Garden Club of the Year award by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs this past month.
May 14, 2025
Northwest Florida might have been home to America’s first domesticated cats
A recently published archaeological study is shedding new light on the role of domesticated cats in the early days of Colonial America. The remains of the cats at the heart of the article were found on a 1559 shipwreck in Pensacola Bay, dubbed Emmanuel Point II.
May 13, 2025
Holley Navarre Water System releases PFAS statement
Holley Navarre Water System (HNWS) has released a statement updating their members on PFAS sampling results and the latest federal requirements of the water system.
May 13, 2025
2022 fuel spill cleanup center of legal case between Florida DEP, Navarre local
A 2022 fuel spill near Navarre Park is at the center of a legal case brought forth by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) against Navarre Boardwalk and Marina, LLC, owned by Navarre local and businessman James Dabney.
May 12, 2025
DeSantis announces new immigration enforcement efforts
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced that more law enforcement officers will be able to apprehend illegal, or undocumented, immigrants.
May 12, 2025
Man who barricaded himself inside Navarre home had warrant from Milton PD
Wednesday, May 7, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Gary Stephen Altieri, 50, after a brief standoff on Morella Street in Navarre. Altieri had reportedly barricaded himself inside a residence.
May 12, 2025
Military Appreciation Month
The Board of County Commissioners recognized and honored service members with a Military Appreciation Month proclamation on May 5.
May 9, 2025
East Bay Boulevard Project Upcoming Closures
East Bay Boulevard in Navarre will close about half a mile east of Bergren Road on Wednesday morning, May 14. The road is expected to reopen by the end of the same day, and this is expected to be the final road closure for the drainage project in the area.
May 8, 2025
Hurlburt Field Air Park to receive new upgrades
The Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park is entering a new phase of development aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and highlighting the legacy of Air Commandos.