Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world, the mystery of what happened to the pioneering aviator continues to draw researchers to some of the most remote places on Earth.

For William Wilson, a University of West Florida maritime archaeologist and faculty research associate, the opportunity to investigate one of those places firsthand meant traveling thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean to search for evidence of Earhart’s missing aircraft.

Voters in the Holley-Navarre Fire District and Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District went to the polls in October and on Nov. 3 to decide who would serve on their respective fire commissions.

Tucked off Highway 87 S in Holley, Where Y’at may appear small from the outside but it’s the local seafood and Louisiana inspired flavors that make the restaurant a big hit with locals and visitors alike.

As the Emerald Coast heads for winter, Where Y’at is keeping things hot with deals that’ll make your mouth water.

Soon to be the largest artificial reef in the world, the S.S. United States will be sunk Thursday, Nov. 12, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin.

The 990-foot ocean liner will now serve as home for numerous species of marine life, provide a premier diving destination and contribute to the local and regional fishery.

Veterans Day, which honors all former U.S. military service members, is held annually Nov. 11. This year, even amid hurricane debris cleanup efforts, Santa Rosa County will host several events for Veterans Day.

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center recently celebrated the completion of a habitat expansion for one of its animal ambassadors.

Safari, a 130-pound African-spurred tortoise, lives in an outdoor habitat just outside the center’s entrance.

As a principal responder in Florida’s Emergency Support Function for Business & Industry, the Florida SBDC Network deploys Mobile Access Centers (MACs) directly into impacted communities.

As Santa Rosa County continues to recover from Hurricane Isaias, DRC Emergency Services and Tetra Tech are bringing a little Halloween fun with two Trick or Trunk events on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Massachusetts, establishment, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Oct. 17.

According to FSIS, the meat products were produced from March 31 to Oct. 7, 2026.

Beginning Friday, October 23, residents can call the Debris Removal Information Line at 833-495-3919 for questions and concerns related to storm debris removal in Santa Rosa County.

The info line will be available seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.