Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Eglin Air Force Base impacted by government shutdown
October 1, 2025
Here are the following customer service areas impacted by the government shutdown and furlough:
New multi-warehouse development planned for Pullum Commerce Park
September 22, 2025
Pullum Commerce Park in East Milton is set to get three new warehouses as part of a planned development. The site, currently vacant, is on the north side of Technology Avenue.
Lake Doctors company expanding Navarre footprint with warehouse planned
September 22, 2025
A company along East Bay Boulevard is looking to expand its operational capacity with a new building next door to their current one.
Coastline Calvary to hold car show in October
September 22, 2025
Coastline Calvary Chapel will host a car show Saturday, Oct. 18, in their church parking lot.
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Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach rescinded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The precautionary boil water notice is hereby rescinded following replacement of valves in the distribution system and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to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.





