Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Santa Rosa traffic advisory for Thanksgiving week, early December
November 21, 2025
Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
In preparation for the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend, there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at 12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 and ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30.
Santa Rosa County Libraries receive 101 Wonderbooks through state-funded grant
November 20, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Library System recently added 101 Wonderbooks to its collections, thanks to a grant administered through the Panhandle Library Access Network.
Santa Rosa County man sentenced to life in prison for April 2024 kidnapping
November 19, 2025
Earlier this month, Jeffrey Leon Holley was found guilty of kidnapping and sentenced to life in state prison. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Judge Edward P. Nickinson.
Santa Rosa County warns about email scam
November 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County recently announced it has been made aware of a continued fraudulent email scam targeting individuals and businesses claiming to be from the planning and zoning department.
Navarre woman arrested in Louisiana on shoplifting, drug charges
November 17, 2025
The quick actions of a cop and a good Samaritan thwarted a shoplifting attempt in Slidell, Louisiana. The attempted theft led to the arrest of a Navarre woman.
School board critic running for seat on board in 2026
November 14, 2025
A Santa Rosa social media personality has thrown their hat in the ring for school board.
Fill the Mayflower food drive to be held Nov. 21 at Pensacola’s Cordova Mall
November 14, 2025
The 18th Annual Fill the Mayflower food and funds drive – presented by Coastal Moving & Storage and benefitting Manna Food Bank – is Friday, Nov. 21. The public is invited to help fill the Mayflower truck this Thanksgiving season with healthy food for children, families, individuals, senior citizens and veterans in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
HNWS names candidates for upcoming board of directors election
November 13, 2025
Holley Navarre Water System has announced the candidates for board of directors in 2026. System members will vote for the board during its Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Directors Jan. 20, 2026, in the Corporate Office, Board Room, at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road.
Understanding Eczema and Rosacea as Temperatures Drop
November 13, 2025
Dermatology Specialists of Florida – Navarre Office
(Featuring John H. Phillips III, MD and Lauren Hagen, PA-C)
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR FALL AND WINTER
November 13, 2025
Skip Orth has been in the lawn service business for over 25 years, he is the author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care,” he has authored several articles and holds frequent workshops on the topic of lawn care in the local area.
The growing season will soon be over. Here are a few things that you need to be aware of to keep your lawn healthy into fall and winter.





