Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Developer proposes four-building apartment complex in Navarre
A developer has submitted plans to build four apartment buildings on a property west of River Run Road in Navarre. The apartment complex will be known as The Palmettos at Navarre.
The new plan is an update to previously submitted project plans. The property spans two parcels totaling 9.688 acres.
Milton man arrested for incest, sexual assault
A Milton man was arrested after he allegedly impregnated a mentally disabled woman.
Joshua Wayne Pipes, 43, is charged with sexual assault and a sexual offense labeled as incest in his arrest report.
F-15E Strike Eagle finds new home at Air Force Armament Museum
The Air Force Armament Museum, which sits just before the main entrance to Eglin Air Force Base, is getting a new plane. Well, not exactly new.
Dr. Llaird Likens provides relief and hope to veterans
Veterans experience high rates of chronic pain, which is strongly associated with addiction, depression and suicide risk. Care for veterans can be hard to find, and their pain is often difficult to treat.
Enter Dr. Llaird Likens.
Dr. Likens of Navarre Chiropractic has been providing non-opioid pain solutions to area veterans for more than 20 years. In addition to treatments such as chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy to reduce pain, Dr. Likens is using acupuncture specifically to combat addiction.
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Navarre CEFCO name changes, now Casey’s
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.
Oriole Beach Elementary teacher receives rare national recognition
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.
Hegseth OKs personal firearm carry for off-duty troops on bases
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.
Firefighters take to Pensacola beach this weekend for friendly competition
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.
Paving plans: Roadways in Navarre to be paved in 2026
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.
















