Steve Nissim, the external communication specialist for Ascension Sacred Heart and a former sports anchor at WEAR-TV 3, has made a name for himself along the Gulf Coast.
While Nissim is a self-made man in many respects, if it weren’t for his father’s harrowing journey during World War II, he might have never gotten the opportunity.

A school bus stop will likely be moved in the Holley by the Sea community after a homeowner allegedly impeded students’ access to a bus stop in front of her home.
The incident reportedly occurred during the week of Oct. 13-17 at the intersection of Sandstone Street and Bahama Drive.

For 20 years, Brian Meeker served as an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG).
Now he is Holley-Navarre Middle’s selection for Teacher of the Year. This is the first time Meeker, who began his path as a teacher 10 years ago, has received such an honor.

White Wilson Medical Center, P.A., or “White Wilson,” has voluntarily filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida on Oct. 3.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge does important rehabilitation work for sick and injured animals along the Gulf Coast with the hope of eventually releasing these animals back into nature.

A former Santa Rosa County Commissioner, who lost his re-election bid in 2024, will now run for the same position in Walton County.

Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.
In 2016, English developed breast cancer, a rarity in men. He has since beaten it but wants both men and women to know their risks.

Forget looking under your bed or in your closet—this Halloween, the monsters are due on Newport Street.

Jennifer Schmitt is the new principal of Navarre High School.
The current Navarre High assistant principal will take over as head of the school Jan. 5, 2026, when Kasie Windfelder leaves for the same position at Soundside High School.

The Santa Rosa County School Board approved the sale of surplus land in Gulf Breeze.
The land is part of a board-owned property north of the Gulf Breeze Elementary School bus ramp and playground area.