Oct 28, 2025
Water system faces rising legal costs amid new appeal
The Holley-Navarre Water System is still looking to move forward from its 2025 annual meeting and subsequent legal matters, which has taken most of the past eight months to resolve.
Oct 27, 2025
Green Sea Turtles removed from endangered list
Green sea turtles are one of the four kinds of sea turtles which nest along the sugar-white sands of Navarre Beach. Long listed as an endangered species, green sea turtles were recently reclassified as being of “least concern” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Oct 27, 2025
Florida House bill will require teachers to take oath to constitutions
A Florida House bill will create new standards for employment for teachers in the Sunshine State, namely requiring classroom teachers to take an oath before teaching.
Oct 24, 2025
Water board director suggests changes to Club at Hidden Creek, receives support, pushback
The Club at Hidden Creek has been a fixture in Holley-Navarre Water System’s monthly meeting agendas since the utility bought the amenity in 2012.
Oct 23, 2025
FDOT to Host Transit Grants Workshop
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Transit Grants Workshop Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the FDOT District Three Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, in Chipley.
Oct 23, 2025
Fall Fest Adoption event coming to Santa Rosa County Animal Services
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.
Oct 21, 2025
Peanut butter donation challenge happening now through end of month
October may be known as the time for pumpkin spice but for the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Santa Rosa County, its time for peanut butter.
Oct 21, 2025
Philanthropic organization IMPACT 100 announces grant recipients
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, recently announced the recipients of their 2025 grants, each worth $103,500. There were 12 grants handed out in total at the Oct. 19 annual meeting, also known as “Million Dollar Sunday.”
Oct 21, 2025
Annual Fenner Bike Ride to take place October 25
Every year, the Fenner Bike Ride comes to Milton. Bikers line up at their starting lines, helmets on, focused on the trail that lies ahead, whether it’s the 18-, 44-, 64- or 100-mile trail. This year, on Oct. 25, the event is coming around again.
Oct 20, 2025
Nearly 2-year neighborhood dispute at center of Code Enforcement case, bus stop change
A school bus stop will likely be moved in the Holley by the Sea community after a homeowner allegedly impeded students’ access to a bus stop in front of her home.
The incident reportedly occurred during the week of Oct. 13-17 at the intersection of Sandstone Street and Bahama Drive.






