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Endangered species may be at risk with recent federal exemption for oil, gas industry

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.

Fears over what may happen to endangered species in the Gulf of America have heightened after the Endangered Species Committee, also known as the “God Squad,” exempted all oil and gas projects in the Gulf from Endangered Species Act regulations, including penalties for violations of federal law.

Conservation groups say the exemption could jeopardize species throughout the Gulf, including the critically endangered Rice’s whale. The committee took the action after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called ongoing litigation against oil companies a “threat” to national security.

Big moment! UWF Argos officially move to Division I

Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.

Seven years ago, on a Saturday night in Texas, confetti rained down as the University of West Florida football team celebrated its first NCAA Division II national championship.


Confetti fell again last Thursday morning inside the UWF Field House as the Northwest Florida school celebrated another major moment in its history.

Santa Rosa civil service board nominations due by April 24

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Nominations for a position with the Civil Service Board in Santa Rosa County will be accepted beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, by the Supervisor of Elections Office and must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., Fri., Apr. 24, 2026. Any registered voter in Santa Rosa County qualifies.

Gulf Pointe Thespian Society puts on ‘The Sound of Music’

Written by Kaitie Kiger on . Posted in Community.

Not a seat was empty, or a ticket unsold for the presentation of “The Sound of Music” by Gulf Pointe Latin School Thespian Society Feb. 27 and 28. The hardworking students ranging from 7th to 12th grade not only devote themselves to musical theatre, but all of them are plugged into many other sports and extracurricular activities.

15 Navarre area students advance to state science fair

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education, News.

Fourteen students from Holley Navarre Middle School and one student from Navarre High School are advancing to the State Science and Engineering Fair.

The 15 students competed in the 71st West Florida Regional Science Fair at the University of West Florida. According to Santa Rosa County District Schools, this year’s fair featured 56 projects, 60 student participants, six schools across two counties and more than $3,500 in awards.