Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Navarre YMCA may be adding onto building with wellness area
November 5, 2025
YMCA of Northwest Florida has submitted plans to Santa Rosa County for a 2,116-square-foot building addition at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre.
Navarre resident pushing for recreational path around Holley NOLF solar field
November 5, 2025
Many Navarre residents would like to see more recreational amenities for the south end of the county. Few go before the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners to present their idea, as Rick McLeod did Thursday, Oct. 23.
St. Sylvester Catholic Church plans to build mausoleum
November 4, 2025
Big things are happening at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre.
The church has submitted plans to Santa Rosa County to develop the northern part of their church property into a mausoleum with a series of crypts.
County holds off on PD&E Study, citing federal interest in Navarre Beach Bridge funding
November 4, 2025
Replacement of Navarre Beach Bridge in the coming years is a big priority for the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners. The biggest question facing the commission has been how to pay for it.
At their Oct. 20 meeting in Tiger Point, the commission may have gotten their answer.
HNFD Chief: Station 44 will be staffed after funding located
October 31, 2025
For the past year, even before the building was completed, Holley-Navarre Fire District Chief Kevin Lewis had concerns about their financial ability to staff Station 44 in Holley.
The Chief’s tune changed from worried to optimistic Monday night, Oct. 27, during a briefing he gave to HNFD’s commissioners.
Holley Navarre Fire District hosts open house
October 30, 2025
Earlier this month, Holley Navarre Fire District held an open house to give people an up close look at fire engines, equipment and provide them with fire safety information ahead of the holiday season.
St. Sylvester Catholic Church holds annual Blessing of the Pets
October 30, 2025
Pets of all stripes and spots, including dogs, cats and birds, were blessed Saturday morning, Oct. 25, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church’s Blessing of the Pets.
New Navarre hotel set to open Nov. 11
October 29, 2025
The Residence Inn Navarre Waterfront is preparing to open its doors Nov. 11.
State House bill seeks to expand who can recover medical malpractice damages
October 29, 2025
A proposed Florida House of Representatives bill (HB 6003), if signed into law, will repeal a 35-year-old law preventing certain family members from recovering wrongful death damages in medical negligence cases based on their age.
Santa Rosa-Okaloosa agreement more about funding than road construction
October 29, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County at their Oct. 9 meeting.





