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.
Catching up with Conrad
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.
More than two years ago, Navarre Press reported on a story about a little boy with a big problem. Conrad Williams-Evans, was living with renal failure. At the time, in 2023 and early 2024, Conrad had been on dialysis for the entirety of his 2 1/2 years of life.
On March 15, 2024, Conrad went into surgery. As did his dad, Branden Williams.
Fatherly advice
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Faith.
Being a father is one of the most important roles a man can play in his life and in the lives of others. With Father’s Day approaching, Navarre Press spoke with a pastor and his son about the importance of faith and family.
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.