Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Locally owned, community driven: Inside Graze Craze Gulf Breeze
In an area where “local” truly matters, Graze Craze Gulf Breeze is redefining what that word means. While the name may be part of a growing national brand, the heart behind the business is unmistakably homegrown. Owned and operated by Holley by the Sea residents Jocelyn and Paul Sanders, Graze Craze Gulf Breeze was created not as a corporate venture, but as a way to serve the community they love with food that brings people together.
Unexpected call or message? Think scam first
Northwest Florida Agency on Aging offers tips to protect against scammers
Santa Rosa teacher of year finalists announced
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the three finalists selected from five semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Audra Hughes, Avalon Middle, Bayleigh Upton, Jay High, Dayna Hood, Milton High.
Former Woodlawn Beach Middle rookie of year, mom dies at 48
A Navarre area mother and teacher died Christmas Day at age 48.
County’s cold weather shelter opening Jan. 11 and 12
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the night of Sunday, Jan. 11, and Monday, Jan. 12 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Dr. Llaird Likens provides relief to veterans
Likens is a Veterans Administration-approved chiropractic care provider
Southern Specialty thriving in new location
From the moment you walk through the door, Southern Specialty offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with friendly faces and unique finds. Shoppers can experience that charm at the store’s new Highway 87 location, where creativity and community come together in a beautifully expanded space. After years of steady growth and loyal support, the chic boutique expanded last fall to a new location. The larger store gives customers more room to browse and enjoy an ever-changing selection of gifts, décor, jewelry, candles, clothing, and seasonal finds.
Santa Rosa teacher of year semifinalists announced
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 37 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year.
FWC: 52 bears killed during 2025 hunt
The 2025 bear hunt, approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after months of meetings and a comment period, has concluded. In total, 52 black bears were harvested.
The 2025 season was conducted in specified Bear Hunting Zones within four of the seven Bear Management Units across the state. Northwest Florida, which is in the western Panhandle region, was not included in the hunt. The eastern Panhandle, North Florida and parts of Central and South Florida were included in the hunt.
Florida gaming regulator seized $14.4 million from illegal slot machines last year
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has intensified its illegal gambling enforcement efforts, seizing $14,474,336 and 6,725 illegal slot machines from illegal casinos in 2025.
















