Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Four people arrested for burglary in Milton
January 19, 2026
An alleged burglary Friday, Jan. 16, led to the arrest of four people in Milton.
The incident was reported after a neighbor noticed suspicious activity and alerted the homeowner. Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded, and the suspects attempted to flee before being apprehended.
Arrest made in attempted armed burglary at Navarre jewelry store
January 17, 2026
Tuesday night, January 13, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m., deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted armed burglary at Navarre Jewelry & Quartz Watch Repair, located at 2282 Highway 87 South.
FWC: Man dies after falling from tree stand near Jay
January 15, 2026
A man has died in Jay following a hunting accident.
Locally owned, community driven: Inside Graze Craze Gulf Breeze
January 15, 2026
In an area where “local” truly matters, Graze Craze Gulf Breeze is redefining what that word means. While the name may be part of a growing national brand, the heart behind the business is unmistakably homegrown. Owned and operated by Holley by the Sea residents Jocelyn and Paul Sanders, Graze Craze Gulf Breeze was created not as a corporate venture, but as a way to serve the community they love with food that brings people together.
Unexpected call or message? Think scam first
January 15, 2026
Northwest Florida Agency on Aging offers tips to protect against scammers
Santa Rosa teacher of year finalists announced
January 14, 2026
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the three finalists selected from five semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Audra Hughes, Avalon Middle, Bayleigh Upton, Jay High, Dayna Hood, Milton High.
Former Woodlawn Beach Middle rookie of year, mom dies at 48
January 9, 2026
A Navarre area mother and teacher died Christmas Day at age 48.
County’s cold weather shelter opening Jan. 11 and 12
January 9, 2026
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the night of Sunday, Jan. 11, and Monday, Jan. 12 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Dr. Llaird Likens provides relief to veterans
January 8, 2026
Likens is a Veterans Administration-approved chiropractic care provider
Southern Specialty thriving in new location
January 8, 2026
From the moment you walk through the door, Southern Specialty offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with friendly faces and unique finds. Shoppers can experience that charm at the store’s new Highway 87 location, where creativity and community come together in a beautifully expanded space. After years of steady growth and loyal support, the chic boutique expanded last fall to a new location. The larger store gives customers more room to browse and enjoy an ever-changing selection of gifts, décor, jewelry, candles, clothing, and seasonal finds.
















