Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
FDOT to Host Transit Grants Workshop
October 23, 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Transit Grants Workshop Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the FDOT District Three Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, in Chipley.
Bishop of Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee addresses immigration issue in official letter
October 23, 2025
The Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee recently released a letter from Bishop William Wack, CSC, expressing compassion for migrants, and encouraging parishioners to do the same, in honor of Respect Life Month.
Fall Fest Adoption event coming to Santa Rosa County Animal Services
October 23, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station hosting Spooktacular event Oct. 25
October 23, 2025
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station is serving up a Saturday of scary science Oct. 25.
Peanut butter donation challenge happening now through end of month
October 21, 2025
October may be known as the time for pumpkin spice but for the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Santa Rosa County, its time for peanut butter.
Philanthropic organization IMPACT 100 announces grant recipients
October 21, 2025
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, recently announced the recipients of their 2025 grants, each worth $103,500. There were 12 grants handed out in total at the Oct. 19 annual meeting, also known as “Million Dollar Sunday.”
Always season of giving
October 20, 2025
For most people, it may seem early to start thinking about the Christmas season.
At Holley Assembly of God, the Women’s Ministry is already getting in the spirit of that season by filling up Christmas stockings for a missionary working with Native American children.
Garden Grubs 4-H Club hosts tree, camellia sale to support youth gardening programs
October 15, 2025
The Garden Grubs 4-H Club is hosting a tree and camellia sale to support youth gardening programs in Santa Rosa County.
Smokin in the Square cooks up something good
October 10, 2025
Smokin in the Square is an annual event in which teams battle to see who has the best BBQ. The event, held at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, also raises funds for charities.
HNFD contends with Oct. 9 brush fire
October 10, 2025
A 150-feet-by-50-feet brush fire along the Santa Rosa Sound caught the attention of people living nearby, and soon after the Holley-Navarre Fire District, Thursday, Oct. 9.






