News Archive

Midway Fire District had to rebuild part of a home Sunday, Jan. 26, after a vehicle crashed into it.

On that Sunday, at approximately 5:30 PM, Midway Fire District Engine 35, Truck 36, and Battalion Chief 35 responded to the 1000 block of Lionsgate Lane following a 911 report of a vehicle crash involving a home.

A celebration of the lives of two former Santa Rosa County Sheriffs turned into a scary situation Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, in Milton. State Sen. Don Gaetz, 77, suffered what has been described as a “medical emergency” during his remarks at a roadway dedication ceremony. The ceremony was in honor of Bart D. and John R. Broxson, two former Santa Rosa County Sheriffs and members of the well-known Broxson family.

WASHINGTON (AFNS) —  Only days before his tenure as secretary of the Department of the Air Force comes to an end, Frank Kendall offered a vision Jan. 13 for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis moved one step closer to replacing Matt Gaetz in Congress.

The Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, Inc. will be hosting the 20th Annual WoodStoke Pottery and Kiln Festival on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  A historical wood-fueled kiln will be unloaded during the festival. This event will be held at the Kiln Walk site at 7507 Buckeye Drive in Holley.

Hurlburt Field – Hurlburt Field cagers knocked down 16 free throws in the fourth quarter Jan. 10 to top Eglin 76-68 in men’s basketball action in Aderholt Fitness Center.

The Gulf Coast rivalry game tipped off a weekend tournament where four military squads clashed, including teams from Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Scott AFB, Illinois. The loss was Eglin’s only blemish in a three-game Military Basketball Association round-robin schedule.

It’s no secret Navarre residents love their animals, and their wildlife. On any given day, you can find Navarre residents posting pictures of their pets, bears, foxes, or visiting the Gulf Breeze Zoo and Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge or serving as volunteers at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. When animals need help, a core group of residents jump into action.

January 21, 2025, will be remembered for a historic snowfall total of 8″ shattering a 130-year-old record set in 1895. Winter Storm Enzo brought heavy snowfall across the Gulf Coast. The first forecast days before the event hinted at a 1″-3″ of snowfall, but as the storm moved closer the forecast totals increased to 2″-4″ and then up to 6″. After the final flake fell, Navarre was near 8″.

The Holley Navarre Water System Board of Directors has come to a decision regarding the annual meeting, which was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21.

With increasing crowds each year, Mardi Gras on Navarre Beach can be hectic. To maintain order and safety, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is enforcing an ordinance which bans overnight parking of vehicles unless that area is designated for it.