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Fears over what may happen to endangered species in the Gulf of America have heightened after the Endangered Species Committee, also known as the “God Squad,” exempted all oil and gas projects in the Gulf from Endangered Species Act regulations, including penalties for violations of federal law.

Conservation groups say the exemption could jeopardize species throughout the Gulf, including the critically endangered Rice’s whale. The committee took the action after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called ongoing litigation against oil companies a “threat” to national security.

Expansion will begin April 16 at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre.

Each year, Santa Rosa County Public Works lays out a schedule of roadways to be paved throughout the county. In District 4, which encompasses Holley, Navarre and Navarre Beach, a total of 15 roads were planned to be paved for 2026.

Military spouses often balance multiple roles, including housekeeper, parent and worker. Many handle these responsibilities while their active-duty spouse is deployed or at work.

Lyndsey Akers is no exception.

The Santa Rosa County Commission will consider adopting an ordinance on Tuesday that would allow automated speed detection cameras in school zones across the county, a measure that could result in $100 fines for drivers caught exceeding school zone speed limits by more than 10 mph.

Holley Navarre Water System is set to receive a $3.46 million grant for the Tom King Bayou area septic-to-sewer project. The funds will cover planned construction costs at three selected locations in the Tom King Bayou area, with a potential of 189 connections.

Santa Rosa County is distributing the funds, but the grant comes from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

A series of dolphin deaths in the Florida Panhandle has raised concerns and prompted an investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

As of March 23, 44 dolphins have washed ashore in the Florida Panhandle this year. Since March 1, 23 dolphins have stranded from Escambia to Gulf counties, with most occurring between March 6 and 11 in Bay and Gulf counties. Many of the dolphins have died.

Holley-Navarre Water System has announced a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Holley residents on Bob Tolbert Road south of Doyle Hawkins and Forester Roads.

Authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased man who was found underneath the Garcon Point Bridge on Monday, according to a social media post from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Spring is upon us, and that means warmer temperatures both above and below the waves of Navarre Beach.

The increased temperatures will more than likely mean more sea turtles. While sea turtles are a welcome sight for beachgoers, their presence near the fishing pier can spell trouble.