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Horseshoe crabs play role in biomed research, coastal ecology

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 10, 2025. Posted in Beach.

June 20 marked International Horseshoe Crab Day. While that day has passed, horseshoe crabs remain one of the most important creatures along the Florida Gulf Coast.

Described as ‘living fossils,’ horseshoe crabs were around before the dinosaurs and haven’t evolved much in the last 445 million years. They are unmistakably recognizable with their horseshoe-shaped prosoma (the front shell), opisthosoma (back shell) and a spike-like tail called a telson.

Sweet scallops served at Where Y’at Seafood

Written by Staff Reporters on July 9, 2025. Posted in Advertorial, On the Menu.

Looking for the freshest seafood on the Gulf Coast? Or maybe you’re craving some authentic New Orleans cuisine? Make your way on down to Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant, where you can find local seafood sourced straight from our neighborhood and taste delicious food that will bring you back to Bourbon Street.

Dr. Llaird Likens provides relief to veterans

Written by Staff Reporters on July 9, 2025. Posted in Advertorial, Healthy Living.

Veterans suffer from chronic pain more frequently — and more severely — than most Americans. Their pain is often difficult to treat without resorting to addictive prescription drugs.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, others receive $25K from FPL foundation

Written by Staff Reporters on July 9, 2025. Posted in News.

Spring and summer are the times of year when most wildlife in Northwest Florida are active. With greater activity means a greater chance they might need medical attention. That is when wildlife rescues, such as Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in Navarre, save the day.

Amateur radio operators take over beach pavilion for field day

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 8, 2025. Posted in Beach, Community.

Despite rain clouds in the distance, weather wasn’t a deterrent for the Emerald Coast Amateur Radio Association’s annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day. ECARA was joined by the Santa Rosa County Citizens Corps’ Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) group.

County, pier operator collaborating on beach volleyball courts

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 8, 2025. Posted in News.

With the growth of sports tourism, as well as a desire from county residents for more recreational amenities, Santa Rosa County officials are looking to add more sports recreational opportunities on the south end of the county.

One place the county is currently planning to add sports recreation is Navarre Beach.

Nadia Rivera building on confidence gained from strong season

Written by Brian Lester on July 8, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Nadia Rivera wasn’t always a catcher. She didn’t really like the position when she was younger and played third instead.

But around the time she started playing travel softball, she moved behind the plate.

Raiders still eager to prove something despite summer success

Written by Brian Lester on July 7, 2025. Posted in Sports.

There is a different vibe inside the gym on a week day morning as Navarre’s boys basketball team prepares for another summer workout.

And it’s not an act. The players truly are enjoying what has been a productive summer for the Raiders, who seem to be trending in the right direction.

State funding for county project vetoed by governor

Written by Sarah Greenberg on July 3, 2025. Posted in News.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 June 30 after vetoing line items totaling $567 million, including several proposed Santa Rosa County projects. The final 2025-2026 budget added up to $117.9 billion, less than the previous year’s and marking the second consecutive year of reduced state spending.

Next stop for Cailyn Cooke is Valdosta State

Written by Brian Lester on July 3, 2025. Posted in Sports.

Cailyn Cooke put together an impressive sophomore softball season at Gulf Coast State, earning all-region and all-state honors as one of the top hitters at the junior college level.

Now, the former Navarre Raider is taking her talents to NCAA Division II Valdosta State, which plays in the highly competitive Gulf South Conference.