Law enforcement academy comes to Navarre
Because perception is not always reality, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a Citizens Law Enforcement Academy from Feb. 21-April 25 in Navarre.
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Keeping Navarre Beach beautiful
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Taking pride in where they live sums up the volunteers that comprise the Navarre Beach Beautification Committee.
Navarre High ranked ‘B’ school
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
The number of Florida high schools and combination high schools getting an ‘A’ grade for 2012 rose to 231, up from 148 last year, in preliminary results released Dec. 21 by the Florida Department of Education.
A look inside: Soundside High prepared for next school year
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Education, News.
While most Santa Rosa County schools are focused on finishing the 2025-26 school year, Kasie Windfelder is already planning for the opening of Soundside High School in 2026-27.
Windfelder is the principal of Soundside High School, the new high school on the south end of Santa Rosa County. Located in Midway across from the Gulf Breeze Zoo, the school is nearing completion. Construction cost around $115 million.
On May 1, Windfelder gave Navarre Press reporter Hansen Hasenberg a tour of the new school.
Military, social media issues key for Patronis in 2026
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
As the U.S. House of Representatives and the rest of the nation wrapped up 2025, Navarre Press spoke with Jimmy Patronis, the Republican representative of Florida’s 1st Congressional District, about his expectations and legislative priorities for 2026.
Santa Rosa approved 70 commercial projects in 2025
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in News.
In 2025, Santa Rosa County approved 70 commercial projects. Approximately 31 of those projects are in Gulf Breeze, Tiger Point, Midway, Navarre or Holley.
Navarre Press has compiled a list of some of the projects that have been approved. Several of these projects have already been completed, while others haven’t broken ground.
Background details surface on teens accused in Danika Troy killing
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Crime, Milton, News.
Navarre Press has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Floridatown in early December.
Water board candidates sound off at forum
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.
Holley Navarre Water System is holding an election in January to decide who will join the board of directors in 2026. There are four candidates vying for three seats.
Navarre Press recently held a forum for candidates to share their thoughts on the water system and to answer members’ questions. The forum was held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the HNWS-owned The Club at Hidden Creek.
A trip to Auburn University, land of tradition
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community.
Navarre Press reporter Hansen Hasenberg recently visited Auburn University during the school’s homecoming weekend, which featured homecoming festivities, a stadium tour and a football game.
Toilet paper hanging from trees is something most only see in their youth when tee-peeing a neighbor’s house as a prank—but at Auburn University, it’s tradition.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
We hope you enjoy our Sports Guide in this issue of Navarre Press. A few years ago, our sports reporter, Brian Lester, went from covering one high school to making sure we have coverage for eight high schools. That is a huge leap in coverage. Thankfully, we have had help from high school yearbook staff and others that want to get on the field and courts and report on the games. Brian has done a phenomenal job. We have an opening for a sports reporter in Crestview if you know of anyone that might be interested.