CEFCO, which has expanded rapidly into Northwest Florida in the past five years, has a new name: Casey’s.

The Texas based convenience store chain was sold to Casey’s, a Midwest-based chain started in Iowa, in an all-cash transaction for $1.145 billion in 2024.

Emily McCallum, a third-grade teacher at Oriole Beach Elementary School, has been officially certified as an Instructional Empowerment (IE) Model of Instruction Demonstration Classroom Teacher.

The certification is a distinguished national honor recognizing excellence in student centered, rigorous instruction. McCallum is one of only two educators nationwide to receive the certification.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel — namely, uniformed service members — to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States.

This weekend, Pensacola Beach will be buzzing with excitement as swimmers and firefighters from across the country gather to compete in two premier events on the island.

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.

For a woman who has experienced the unthinkable, the effects of trauma can be completely debilitating, preventing her from maintaining healthy relationships, holding a job, functioning as a wife or mother or living a full, productive life. In many cases, professional trauma therapy is the only way to untangle all the complex, involuntarily emotional responses triggered by the trauma experienced by survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, sexual exploitation or abuse.

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.

Springtime is here and they don’t call it “Spring Break” for nothing. If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, stop by Bella Luna in Navarre and try their Espresso Martini, a delicious blend of vodka, Kahlua, and real Lavazza espresso, which is brewed fresh by the order.

In a growing community like Navarre and Northwest Florida, finding reliable, affordable home services can feel overwhelming. That’s where Dirt Boyz Home Services stands out—not just for what they do, but for how they do it.