County seeks pier management proposals
Santa Rosa County has released a request for proposals to operate and manage Navarre Beach Pier.
Mental health worker charged with sexual assault
Ernest L. Parker, 52, was arrested Feb. 12 for sexual assault on children during his short employment at the Milton Girls Facility.
County struggles to enforce litter laws
On Jan. 26, six Navarre residents took to the streets to clean up the community.
County reviews NYSA contract
Santa Rosa County officials are reviewing the contract between the Navarre Youths Sports Association and the county, according to Commissioner Jim Melvin.
Bus rear ended with children onboard
At about 2 p.m. on Feb. 6, a Santa Rosa County school bus was rear-ended at Edgewood Drive and Federal Street in Holley by the Sea.
State Rep. Broxson supports drilling in Blackwater Forest
State Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, on Jan. 22 introduced House Bill 431 that would seek the development of oil and gas resources specifically in the Blackwater River State Forest.
Foul play rule out in drowning
Officials on Monday recovered the body of Justin Diel who drove his Ford pickup truck into the East River north of Navarre.
Snook season reopening on Atlantic coast only
The recreational harvest season for snook reopened Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. The season is open through May 31.
FWC releases female panther rescued as kitten in 2011
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a female Florida panther Thursday at the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County.
Training helps airman assist in rescue
HURLBURT FIELD (AFNS) – In the midst of smoke and blood, the special tactics officer’s training kicked in, and he set to work.










