Nov 19, 2025
Santa Rosa County man sentenced to life in prison for April 2024 kidnapping
Earlier this month, Jeffrey Leon Holley was found guilty of kidnapping and sentenced to life in state prison. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Judge Edward P. Nickinson.
Nov 18, 2025
New study reveals prevalence of boat strikes on sea turtles
A soon-to-be published study on the impacts of watercraft upon sea turtles has found nearly one out of every four sea turtles stranded along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts show signs of vessel-strike injuries (VSI).
The study covered areas including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
Nov 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County warns about email scam
Santa Rosa County recently announced it has been made aware of a continued fraudulent email scam targeting individuals and businesses claiming to be from the planning and zoning department.
Nov 17, 2025
Navarre woman arrested in Louisiana on shoplifting, drug charges
The quick actions of a cop and a good Samaritan thwarted a shoplifting attempt in Slidell, Louisiana. The attempted theft led to the arrest of a Navarre woman.
Nov 17, 2025
Santa Rosa eligible for HUD grant designation, county waiting for FY 2027
Despite Santa Rosa County being eligible to become a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement community, Santa Rosa officials say they aren’t planning to pursue it for another year.
Nov 14, 2025
School board critic running for seat on board in 2026
A Santa Rosa social media personality has thrown their hat in the ring for school board.
Nov 14, 2025
Fill the Mayflower food drive to be held Nov. 21 at Pensacola’s Cordova Mall
The 18th Annual Fill the Mayflower food and funds drive – presented by Coastal Moving & Storage and benefitting Manna Food Bank – is Friday, Nov. 21. The public is invited to help fill the Mayflower truck this Thanksgiving season with healthy food for children, families, individuals, senior citizens and veterans in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Nov 14, 2025
Regional Traffic Management Center breaks ground in Pensacola
Officials from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties met in Pensacola Wednesday, Nov. 12, for the groundbreaking of the new Regional Traffic Management Center.
Nov 13, 2025
HNWS names candidates for upcoming board of directors election
Holley Navarre Water System has announced the candidates for board of directors in 2026. System members will vote for the board during its Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Directors Jan. 20, 2026, in the Corporate Office, Board Room, at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road.






