A house fire in the 7600 block of Manatee Street in Holley by the Sea has led to an outpouring of support for the homeowners from members of the Navarre community.
The fire happened Saturday, July 4, just before midnight. Firefighters from Holley-Navarre Fire District and Midway Fire District responded to the scene and battled the blaze, eventually extinguishing it. Despite beating back the flames, firefighters weren’t able to save the roof, which was burned through by the fire. Large amounts of flames and smoke were visible from outside the home.
Becky Jean Lynch, the former bookkeeper at Holley-Navarre Intermediate School alleged to have stolen school funds, was back in a Santa Rosa County courtroom. This time for a different case.
This summer, Navarre Library and other libraries across Santa Rosa County are “unearthing” literacy through the Summer Reading Program. The annual program features events designed to promote reading among children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
During its “Unearthing History” program, the library invited NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Director Jamie Coffey to read a book and share the history and mission of the naval air station.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, marked the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s founding. In celebration, Navarre Beach held its annual fireworks show. People came from across Northwest Florida and other parts of the country to witness the display of patriotism.
With the nation’s 250th anniversary this July, much of the focus has been on grand displays of patriotism such as fireworks, concerts and parades. While the July 4 holiday is a celebration of freedom, it’s important to remember who has made the freedoms Americans enjoy possible: veterans.
One organization that has not forgotten the sacrifices of America’s veterans is the American Legion. With more than 1.6 million members, it is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and regularly supports veterans through advocacy, programs and events.
Navarre United Methodist Church recently held its first inclusive Vacation Bible School. The event was a two-night version of the church’s regular VBS program but designed for people with special needs.
Beyond Sunday Fellowship, a parachurch organization founded earlier this year, helped the church organize the event.
According to the arrest report, a homeless man was arrested after deputies said he was masturbating inside a restroom at the Navarre Neighborhood Walmart.
