Haven Art Studio opens in Navarre
There is a new place to let your creative juices flow in Navarre!
Haven Art Studio, located at 9542 Navarre Parkway, recently held an open house event on May 16. Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce was on hand for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The business officially opens June 1.
AAA: 2.66 million Floridians travel for Memorial Day weekend
This Memorial Day, AAA is projecting Floridians to be on the move.
According to AAA, 2.66 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day weekend. The number of travelers will set a new record for the holiday.
Two injured following incident on Eglin AFB
An incident occurred Thursday, May 21, at approximately 2 p.m., resulting in injuries to two personnel.
Santa Rosa County officials prepare for disaster
The scenario: A news flash comes across about reports of something falling out of the sky over Santa Rosa County.
Early reports say there is heavy damage to the Blackwater River Bridge. Interstate 10 in that area shuts down, traffic is diverted to Highway 90.
Keeping seniors cool
As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important for the elderly to stay cool.
With that in mind, Pete Moore Automotive Team is once again partnering with Council on Aging of West Florida for the Senior Chill Out, an annual one-day donation drive.
FDOT: Highway 87 S resurfacing to be complete by winter 2026
The Florida Department of Transportation estimates resurfacing work on Highway 87 S will be completed by winter 2026. Construction on the project began in late 2025.
The section of roadway being resurfaced stretches 2.376 miles from East Bay Boulevard to Highway 98. According to FDOT, the current roadway project costs $2.5 million.
America250FL Freedom Tour rolls into Woodlawn Beach Middle School
The Florida Freedom Tour, a mobile history museum initiative, rolled into Santa Rosa County May 11. The tour’s stop was Woodlawn Beach Middle School.
Former fire chief reportedly violates probation again
Former Navarre Beach Fire and Rescue District Chief Danny Fureigh reportedly violated probation for the second time in less than a month.
Local group to sail Viking ship from Europe to Northwest Florida in 2027
Around two dozen people are building and plan to sail a ninth-century Viking ship replica across the Atlantic Ocean using only oars and sails. The destination: Northwest Florida.
According to Blade Handler, a Pensacola native and member of the crew, the ship is planned to depart from Denmark next June and arrive in the Pensacola area either late August or early September 2027.
Memorial Day events planned for Santa Rosa County
With Memorial Day approaching, plans are underway for two events in Santa Rosa County honoring servicemembers who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Navarre and Milton will host events Monday, May 25.











