The public is invited to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR at the Gulf Coast Press the Chest Community CPR Event on Sunday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District Chief Danny Fureigh is no longer employed with the district following an arrest on a probation violation, April 30.

On Earth Day, held each year on April 22, Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center held a sea turtle release event at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Walton County.

Among the five turtles released was Crater, a 12-lb. juvenile green sea turtle. Crater was rescued off Navarre Beach Fishing Pier earlier this month after getting hooked in the mouth by someone who was fishing.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a series of Community Cat Days throughout May, offering free spay and neuter services for eligible outdoor cats owned by no one and living in Santa Rosa County.

For businesses across Northwest Florida, visibility isn’t just important – it’s everything. And in a region fueled by tourism and a strong sense of local pride, getting in front of the right audience at the right time can make all the difference. That’s exactly where the Emerald Coast Visitors Guide continues to shine.

Each year, the Emerald Coast Visitors Guide serves as a trusted resource for both visitors and locals looking to experience the very best our area has to offer. From where to dine and shop to the top places to stay and explore, this guide is often the first stop for people planning their time along the Gulf Coast. It even has fun feature articles and graphics about the types of fish, birds and sea life you can see around our area. This publication is picked up in hotels, visitor centers, and local businesses, and it stays in circulation throughout the busy season – meaning your business isn’t just seen once, but again and again.

New Life Deliverance Temple Church in Navarre recently held its annual Marriage and Singles Conference from April 20 through 22. It was the 19th time the conference has been held by the church.

This year’s conference was held at the Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the theme was ‘a love like this.’

A former Santa Rosa County District Schools employee is behind bars after allegations surfaced from her time as bookkeeper at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School.

Valerie’s House Northwest Florida (VHNWFL) is celebrating five years of service to grieving children and families with a “Five Years of Hope” Open House Wednesday, April 29 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 904 East Gadsden Street in Pensacola. VHNWFL first opened in 2021.

Florida Baptists reported 33,123 baptisms in 2025, surpassing 33,000 for the first time since 2010, according to an article by Tanner Cade of the Florida Baptist Convention.

Jodi Russell, a science teacher at Holley-Navarre Middle School, was arrested April 20 following an altercation with her husband.

Russell, 57, is charged with domestic violence battery after she allegedly punched him in the head multiple times.