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.
May 7, 2025
Legislature extends session until June 6 to finish budget, tentative agreement on $2.8 billion tax relief package reached
(Article by Florida TaxWatch) Friday was supposed to be the final day of the 2025 legislative session but because they did not finish the only thing they are required to do—pass a budget—the Legislature is going to have to come back.
The Legislature was still debating bills until after 10 p.m. Friday night. They then passed a resolution to extend the session until June 6. Legislators will take next week off and return the week of May 12 to take up the budget, the implementing and conforming bills, and the tax package. One other bill is included – Senate President Albritton’s priority “Rural Renaissance” bill (SB 110).
May 7, 2025
Septic to Sewer
Ahead of the county adopting an ordinance to reflect the state statute requiring sewer connection, county commissioners assuage concerns.