Celebrate July 4 with music, food, fireworks at Navarre Park
The sights and sounds of freedom will ring through Navarre Park this Thursday as the Concerts in the Park series will continue with a patriotic celebration — as Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year.
High bacteria levels still warranting water advisory at Navarre Park
The water in the Sound directly behind Navarre Park is still “swim at your own risk” after additional tests last week and again on Monday tested high for bacteria levels, according to the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County.
Navarre Beach, National Seashore moving up the ranks
Could the secret be getting out? Navarre Beach, historically touted as “Florida’s Best Kept Secret,” recently garnered significant attention and accolades from two of the web’s most popular travel sites.
Keep pets healthy, cool in summer
Summer is for relaxing – for pets too. Many pet parents indulge their animal companions with vacations, special meals, hotel stays and trips to the spa. In fact, an estimated $53 billion were spent on pets last year.
Keep pets out of cars and out of danger
The summer season is heating up faster than usual, which means pet owners should be overly cautious when taking their furry family member on car rides.
FWC waives license requirement for lionfish
Temporary changes making it easier for divers to help control the lionfish population will be put into permanent Florida rule soon.
Tarpon, bonefish to become catch-and-release only
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has made changes to the way that anglers are allowed to fish for tarpon and bonefish.
Invasive plants found in Bay County lakes again
For the second time in less than five years, an introduced aquatic plant has been found in two small adjoining lakes in Bay County near Bayhead Landing and close to Deer Point Lake.
District’s ‘friendliest’ VFW post gets updated flag
A Spectre is a type of AC-130 gunship that is used in the Air Force Special Operations Command, and it is also the name of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Mary Esther.
1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron changes command
HURLBURT FIELD – Lieutenant Col. Kirk W. Peterson relinquished command of 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron to Maj. Timothy D. Voruz during a June 13 change of command ceremony.












