Navarre Beach Fire increases ranking, lowers insurance costs
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue announced an upgrade in its fire protection ranking last week that could mean cheaper property insurance premiums on the beach.
Milton mother retains custody in neglect case
A Milton woman accused of felony neglect of her five children, ages 5, 7, 11, 12 and 14, will not lose custody of her children according to the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Pier patches to get a touch up
While the actual redecking of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is potentially months away, replacing 121 bright orange plywood patches could be underway soon.
Timmons embraces challenge of Ironman competitions
Troy Timmons was sitting around with friends one day a few years ago when they talked about doing an Ironman competition.
Man killed after stabbing parents in Midway
A former police officer was shot to death by his father after he stabbed both his parents multiple times insider their residence on Blair Circle in Midway, the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office said.
Five locals initiated into national Honor Society
University of West Florida students and staff from Navarre and Gulf Breeze received special academic recognition in May as initiates into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Navarre football coach arrested for battery
Navarre High School offensive line coach and teacher Greg Greenhaw was arrested April 28 for domestic violence related battery. The charge is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Parents have tools for children’s success
The human brain experiences its greatest period of development during the first five years of life, according to child development experts.
‘Filthy’ home leads to Milton child neglect arrest
A Milton woman was arrested for child neglect after deputies found her children living in filthy, roach-infested conditions.
Child care experts: Make education a priority
When parents select child care, often the top priorities are safety and proximity to the parent. This can be especially true when options are slim, said David Lawrence.












