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Four dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in warm seawater

Written by Staff Reporters on July 18, 2025. Posted in Beach, News.

While many people think of sharks as a threat in the water, The Florida Department of Health is warning people to be mindful in and around the water for a different reason.
Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium which normally lives in warm brackish seawater, is responsi-ble for the deaths of four people throughout the Sunshine State, according to FDOH. The number of deaths come from confirmed cases of the bacterium and have occurred in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough and St. Johns counties.

Santa Rosa County Mosquito Control director talks mosquito reduction

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 18, 2025. Posted in News.

Mosquito activity can be year-round in Florida, but is especially prevalent during the spring and summer months as temperatures rise and rainfall increases.

To curb the prevalence of these pests, Santa Rosa County has a Mosquito Control department. The department monitors mosquito activity in the county, works to reduce sources from which mosquitoes spawn and sprays pesticides in various parts of the county to address the insect.

New manual provides instructions for building environmentally friendly, man-made

Written by Staff Reporters on July 18, 2025. Posted in Beach.

Living shorelines are gaining popularity in Florida as residents seek sustainable solutions capable of calming waves and restoring habitats.

Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan

Written by News Service of Florida on July 17, 2025. Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee — Three years after Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed a congressional redistricting plan through the Legislature, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge by voting-rights groups that argued part of the plan violated the state Constitution.

Children learn about fruits, vegetables at Summer Reading Program event

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 17, 2025. Posted in Community.

Getting children to eat their fruit and vegetables can be difficult. A recent Summer Reading Program event held at Navarre Library aimed to introduce children to these nutritious foods through color.

Southern Specialty to move to Coral Door building this September

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2025. Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

A well-loved boutique in the community is embracing a bold transformation this fall.

Sweet Pea, Navarre Beach’s sea turtle ambassador, now available as a plushie

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 17, 2025. Posted in Beach.

Every day visitors at Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center are greeted by a sea turtle named Sweet Pea when they walk in the door. Sweet Pea, a non-releasable green sea turtle, lives inside a 15,000-gallon saltwater pool at NBSTCC.

Summer cleaning with Closets by Design

Written by Staff Reporters on July 17, 2025. Posted in Advertorial, Home & Garden.

Having organization in your home is a very attainable goal with the help of Closets by Design. And what better time to start than this summer?

Summer cleaning goes beyond vacuuming, scrubbing floorboards and refreshing the garden. Having the foundation of an organized space can allow you to not only have a clean house, but keep a clean house.

DeSantis taps Ingoglia for state CFO

Written by News Service of Florida on July 16, 2025. Posted in Florida News.

Tallahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis, Today, July 17, appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s chief financial officer, gaining more control over the state Cabinet and potentially setting up a proxy battle in 2026 with President Donald Trump.

WEATHER UPDATE: (Wednesday 11 a.m.)

Written by Staff Reporters on July 16, 2025. Posted in News.

The National Hurricane Center continues to watch an area of low pressure over the Florida Panhandle.