Vets build for vets
During April’s storms and flooding, the local Veterans of Foreign War, Post 11367, lost its shed when a pine tree fell on it.
Drug prevention big hit at local schools
Students around the country wore red ribbons this week in honor of the national campaign for drug prevention that began in 1985.
County Commission update
After receiving feedback from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Santa Rosa County Commissioners suspended an existing lease credit policy. The board also nixed plans to reduce beach lease fees to $1.
Residents concerned over rising water bills
Concerned citizens raised questions about their rising water bills at the Oct. 21 Holley-Navarre Water Board meeting.
Incorporation committee hosts transportation planners
Citizens to Incorporate Navarre hosted West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) staff for a discussion about Navarre area transportation issues Oct. 21. Attendees learned details about specific local projects and advocated for traffic congestion on U.S. 98.
RESTORE funding starts flowing
Santa Rosa County Commissioners are providing letters of support for two regional projects being submitted for RESTORE funding through the Gulf Restoration Council — an East Bay estuary project and a tri-county effort to address the negative effects of local gullies.
If incorporated, Navarre set to see $3.3M in tax revenue
Two factors stand between Navarre and an estimated $3.3 million: incorporation and approval of the one-cent sales tax needed to build a new courthouse.
Pills, blood found at scene of toddler drowning
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has confirmed that residents of the 1755 Briza Del Mar were under investigation prior to an accidental drowning that resulted in the death of 18-month-old Darnell Folks.
When is it time to replace?
You’ve heard of knee and hip replacement surgery, but when is the right time to consider it? First, ask yourself: What is your body telling you?
5 Caregiving Tips for Alzheimer’s Patients
1. Provide a safe and secure environment
Make safety a top priority. As the disease progresses, Alzheimer’s patients risk falling, wandering and becoming easily confused and agitated.









