Sep 9, 2024
Navarre Electrathon rallies to win third straight race in Miami
Just like in life, things don’t always go smoothly in the world of Electrathon racing.
Electrathon, a race of electric go-karts built and managed by students, is all about finishing the most laps as possible, while balancing battery usage and speed.
Sep 6, 2024
Subdivision planned for area west of Williams Creek
A new subdivision is being planned for a site next door to Holley Navarre Water System’s “Greskovich” RIBs, or rapid infiltration basin system, site near Williams Creek. The RIBs site, which is across Williams Creek from Holley Navarre Middle School, is a spray field for treated wastewater.
Sep 5, 2024
Gulf Breeze Zoo to host fall homeschool day
The Gulf Breeze Zoo will host a field trip day for homeschoolers and their families on Friday, Sept. 20. Homeschool families will receive discounted tickets and meet other homeschool families all while learning from animal experts.
Sep 4, 2024
Plan to develop Florida State Parks likely to change after bipartisan backlash
The 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative meant to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida State Parks has been met with mixed emotions and backlash since it was announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Aug. 19. Now the plan is likely heading back to the drawing board.
Sep 3, 2024
Bay Pines HOA community park plan to go before zoning Sept. 12
A neighborhood off East Bay Blvd. in Navarre will go before the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board Sept. 12 in hopes of creating a community park.
Sep 2, 2024
Preserve Navarre says it has filed its feasibility study with Florida House
Preserve Navarre said in a press release that it has filed its feasibility study with the Florida House. Leaders of Preserve Navarre traveled to Tallahassee and met with the staff of Jeff Takacs, the Clerk of the Florida House, on Aug. 29.
Aug 30, 2024
Woman suing Walton County hospital, claims her husband died after liver removed instead of spleen
A local attorney says a woman is pursuing criminal and civil lawsuits against Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Walton County after a surgeon removed her husband’s liver instead of his spleen, resulting in his death.
Aug 30, 2024
Ceremony held as new Soundside High School reaches construction milestone
Soundside High School may not open its doors until 2026, but Santa Rosa District Schools and partner organizations are celebrating a milestone on the road to opening.
Aug 29, 2024
Eight men thought they were meeting a 14-year-old for sex, instead were arrested by SRSO during undercover operation
Eight men were arrested by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office after a multi-agency internet chat operation where they agreed to meet an underage individual for sex, according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson. All eight individuals thought they were meeting a 14-year-old female and instead ended up being arrested by a sheriff’s deputy, […]
Aug 28, 2024
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Investigation into CarShield for Deceptive Sales Practices
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Division of Agent and Agency Services into nationwide vehicle service contract company CarShield for deceptive sales practices in Florida.




