Stories by Staff Reporters

Junior lifeguards tryouts registration now open

February 28, 2025

While Navarre Beach Lifeguards’ junior lifeguard program doesn’t hit the beach until summer, tryout registration for the program is now open.

The 2025 junior lifeguard tryouts will be held April 26, May 3 and May 26. All tryouts are at 8 a.m.

UWF student helps Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge evaluate rescue data

February 27, 2025

A recent University of West Florida graduate is putting their skills to good use to help a Navarre nonprofit.

4/5 – Seas the Day

February 27, 2025

Hosted at Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3/30 – Night of Worship

February 27, 2025

Hosted at the Navarre United Methodist Church starting at 6 p.m.

3/18 – Turtle Talk with the Sea Turtle Rescue Team

February 27, 2025

Hosted at Ruby’s Café inside Andy D’s from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Doctor on Hurlburt arrested for DUI, resisting officer in Tiger Point

February 27, 2025

A periodontist on Hurlburt Field was arrested after failing to comply with officers during a traffic stop in Tiger Point Feb. 25. Michelle Bongiovi, 59, is charged with public order crimes for failing to obey police or fire department instructions, resisting an officer and DUI.

Shop spring sales at Southern Specialty

February 27, 2025

Looking for a fresh, colorful outfit for the spring? Or maybe you have some friends’ birthdays coming up that you need to shop for? Look no further than Southern Specialty, a beachy boutique in the heart of Navarre, FL. The store screams style with its trendy accessories, beautiful apparel and home décor.

Gulfarium now accepting summer internship applications

February 27, 2025

Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center is accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Internship Program right now.

The deadline for applying for Session two (June – August) is March 15 and Session three’s deadline is May 15. Session three extends from August to October.

UWF student selected for prestigious Japanese cultural exchange program

February 27, 2025

University of West Florida junior Aidan Enfinger was selected to spend a week in Japan for the Kakehashi Project, a Japanese government-sponsored program that aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations by fostering personal connections and cultural exchange.

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