Pickup truck driver backs into school bus
No one was injured in an early morning collision Monday between a pickup truck and a school bus with one child on it.
Eglin doctor shares stories from Afghanistan
Utility franchise fee under discussion
Beach flags – more than just a color
After-hours water hookups may cost more
Experts: Tornado ‘season’ hasn’t peaked yet
Navarre Beach sees big crowds, doubles guard staff
In the first three months of 2021, Navarre Beach lifeguards have already rescued more people than they did all last year.
That number is 48 and rising.
The high number of swimmers in trouble combined with extremely busy beaches led to a request for additional funding to double the number of lifeguards on the beach.
New 800-home Milton subdivision gets green light
Temporary traffic signal added to bridge detour route
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors have completed demolition and pile driving efforts at pier 70 on the Pensacola Bay Bridge and are preparing the site for placement of the new trophy piece. The targeted reopening of the bridge remains the week of May 31, 2021.
FDOT is also improving the detour route on State Road 281 in Santa Rosa County by extending the southbound right turn lane on State Road (S.R.) 281 at U.S. 98 and installing a temporary traffic signal on Garcon Point Road (County Road 191) by Monday, April 5.
New Navarre ER to open this month, officials get sneak peek
Chamber members and local Navarre officials crowded the lobby of Navarre ER Thursday morning to welcome the long-awaited emergency room facility to the community.
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mitch Mongell and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Todd Jackson shared in the excitement at the ceremony. During their speeches they told the crowd how happy they are to serve the community of Navarre and thanked everyone who made it possible.