Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Sheriff’s Office Detention K9 Unit competes in Southeast Manhunt Field Trials
September 19, 2025
Earlier this month, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Detention K9 Tracking Unit took on the Southeast Manhunt Field Trials, hosted by Escambia County Road Prison.
Blue Angels Homecoming pushed back to Nov. 14-15
September 18, 2025
The Emerald Coast will have to wait an extra week for the Blue Angels’ return this November.
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier will be closed to fishing morning of Sept. 21
September 16, 2025
The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier will be closed to all fishing activity from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, for required quarterly pier cleaning.
Flesh eating bacteria a concern in Santa Rosa County, across Florida
September 16, 2025
So far this year, 25 cases of Vibrio Vulnificus — a bacterium sometimes referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria” — have been reported in Florida, including five in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties.
Santa Rosa Medical Center, one of the major care providers in the area, has treated several of the cases in their own facilities.
492nd Special Operations Wing relocating to Arizona
September 15, 2025
The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.
Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach rescinded
September 12, 2025
The precautionary boil water notice is hereby rescinded following replacement of valves in the distribution system and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
Holley Assembly of God shares new vision for church, outreach efforts
September 11, 2025
The congregation at Holley Assembly of God has a new vision for how they want to impact the community.
Motorcyclist killed at Twin Pines Boulevard intersection of Highway 98
September 11, 2025
A Navarre man died Wednesday night, Sept. 10, after he ran into the side of an SUV while riding a motorcycle on Highway 98.
Precautionary Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach
September 10, 2025
A precautionary boil water notice is in place until further notice on Navarre Beach.
Navarre Beach Fire Chief arrested on DUI charge
September 10, 2025
Navarre Beach Fire Chief Daniel Fureigh was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 9, by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).