A 42-year-old Navarre man died following a vehicle crash at the intersection of Woodmont Road and Hilton Drive in Navarre Monday night, March 23. The incident took place around 8:30 p.m.

Three others involved in the two-vehicle crash were seriously or critically injured.

Another gas station may be coming to Highway 87 S in Navarre.

A conceptual plan for a Circle K convenience store was submitted to Santa Rosa County Development Services on March 2 for 2716 Highway 87 S.

A new cultural gem has quietly taken root in Navarre. Navarre Classical Ballet, a subsidiary of the 501c3 non-profit Performing Arts Cultural Exchange Foundation, is bringing internationally recognized classical ballet training to the community—while making it accessible to adults of all ages.

“People keep telling us the same thing,” director Sheila Willis Kleiman said. “They’ve been waiting for something like this.”

Every day in Northwest Florida, nonprofit organizations are powering strong communities. Consistent, hands-on service and community donations play a critical role to help ensure families are supported, essential programs remain strong and local nonprofit organizations can continue serving those who depend on them.

As seasons change, do you find yourself suddenly having cold-like symptoms when it may be seasonal allergies? Although colds and allergies may share some similarities, they are different and should be treated that way. How can you tell the difference?  

“Allergies and colds can feel very similar, but their causes and treatments are quite different,” said Traci Bourgeois, M.D., primary care physician at Baptist Medical Group. “If symptoms linger or keep coming back at the same time each year, that’s a good sign it may be allergies. A primary care provider can help you pinpoint the cause and find relief sooner.”

A one-vehicle accident in Midway left a 44-year-old man dead.

For nearly a century, families across Northwest Florida have trusted Lewis Funeral Home to guide them through life’s most difficult moments with dignity, compassion, and professionalism. A locally owned and family-run firm rooted deeply in the communities of Milton, Pace, Navarre, and Jay, Lewis Funeral Home remains steadfast in its mission: to help families celebrate the meaningful life of their loved ones while providing support every step of the way.

Santa Rosa District Schools has announced the grand opening of the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation, a state-of-the-art facility designed to expand hands-on, career and technical education opportunities for students across the district. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the new center located at 6447 Highway 90, Milton, Florida, 32570.

In some areas of Northwest Florida, gas prices at the pump have jumped nearly 50 cents since Sunday morning and overall more than that as prices were around $2.49 per gallon at the beginning of last week.

A Gulf Breeze man was arrested after investigators said he posted a video of himself speeding on TikTok, a social media app.

Derrick Daniel Walker, 18, is charged with dangerous excessive speeding, a moving traffic violation, and two counts of fleeing and eluding police.