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Builders, septic industry target manatees ruling

Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – Saying the case has “significant implications for home construction and the economy,” home builders and the septic-system industry this week backed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in its appeal of a federal judge’s decision that required additional steps to protect manatees in the northern Indian River Lagoon.

Okaloosa working on Highway 98 collector road as Santa Rosa falls behind

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

U.S. Highway 98 can be a traffic nightmare.

From Gulf Breeze in Santa Rosa County to Mary Esther in Okaloosa County, there are few, if any, alternative routes to Highway 98 if traveling east and west. Combine ever increasing amounts of tourists, people commuting to and from work and school traffic and you have a serious congestion problem.

County addresses Navarre gas leaks

Written by Madison DeVito on . Posted in News.

Between June and July, Holley-Navarre Fire Department responded to 11 separate gas leaks – each caused by fiber optic boring activity. The fiber lines, most owned by Live Oak Fiber, inadvertently struck underground gas lines maintained by Okaloosa Gas District, prompting repeated shelter-in-place orders for local residents.

Leadership Santa Rosa Class 38 visits south Santa Rosa sites for ‘Tourism Day’

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Tourism is an important part of Santa Rosa County’s economy, as members of Leadership Santa Rosa Class 38 found out in July.

Leadership Santa Rosa Class 38 visited various locations across the Navarre area July 17 for “Tourism Day: A Wild Ride Through Santa Rosa County,” which offered a firsthand look at hospitality and attractions in the tourism industry.

Teens learn firefighting trade at Holley-Navarre Fire District cadet program

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community.

School may not be in session yet, but that doesn’t mean some teens aren’t already learning.

Holley-Navarre Fire District held its summer cadet program Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1, at Station 45. The cadet program, in its third year, is a weeklong, hands-on opportunity to learn more about the fire service and what goes into being a firefighter.

Injuries, deaths spur senate bills

Written by News Service of Florida on . Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – Florida senators on August 1 filed 14 bills that seek tens of millions of dollars for injuries or deaths tied to alleged negligence by government agencies, including a proposal that seeks $28 million for a child who was stabbed repeatedly by her mother.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

Most of the time my job here involves telling stories about athletic achievement and beyond, and taking photos that capture some of the best moments from a game.


But having this platform as a writer, and having a strong social media presence, sometimes my job responsibilities go beyond what shows up in the newspaper.

Navarre First Assembly holds annual Day of Hope to help area families

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith.

Aug. 2 marked the 2025 edition of ‘Day of Hope,’ an annual community outreach event for Navarre First Assembly of God.

During Day of Hope, Navarre area families received free backpacks, school supplies, children’s haircuts, lunch and groceries. Pastor Jon Skipper said the long-standing tradition of giving to those in need comes from Jesus Christ himself.

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