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Stories by Staff Reporters

Stories by Staff Reporters

January 15, 2026

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.

January 15, 2026

Northwest Florida Agency on Aging offers tips to protect against scammers

January 14, 2026

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.

January 9, 2026

A Navarre area mother and teacher died Christmas Day at age 48.

January 9, 2026

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.

January 8, 2026

Likens is a Veterans Administration-approved chiropractic care provider

January 8, 2026

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.

January 7, 2026

Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 37 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year.

January 7, 2026

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.

January 6, 2026

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.