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McKelvey poised to build on last season’s success at Southeastern

Written by Brian Lester on August 31, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Kyra McKelvey was the Southland Conference Player of the Year last season.

It was a big deal for the former Navarre Raider standout, who plays college volleyball at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Remembering Mr. Russell: A look at Santa Rosa’s former superintendent

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 31, 2026. Posted in Community, Education.

Benny Russell is a name many in the community may be familiar with. Football stadiums, sports fields, a park, an elementary school and a section of highway bear his name.

Russell, the person, however, is somewhat less known to many of Santa Rosa’s more recent arrivals.

Ballet takes a leap forward in Gulf Breeze

Written by Staff Reporters on August 27, 2026. Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

The Conservatory of International Classic Ballet Theatre (Conservatory ICBT) welcomed community members, students and families to its new Gulf Breeze home Aug. 8, celebrating a ribbon cutting that marked both a larger space and a growing presence in the local arts community.

Residents sound off about beach boardwalk concerns during county meeting

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 26, 2026. Posted in Beach, Community, News.

While it wasn’t on the agenda for the Tuesday, Aug. 25, Santa Rosa County Commission meeting in Tiger Point, the Navarre Beach Event Hall and Boardwalk project was front and center.

Over 25 people signed up to speak at the meeting, with most wanting to speak out in opposition to the project, which is currently out for bid until Sept. 3. Assistant County Administrator Jared Lowe gave a recap of the project’s timeline before any residents spoke.

Injured owl saved by deputy, later euthanized

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 24, 2026. Posted in Community, News.

When out on patrol, Santa Rosa County sheriff’s deputies know to keep their eyes out for anything suspicious.

While most incidents involve people, Deputy Dwayne Smith encountered something with two wings Thursday, Aug. 20, around 11 a.m.

Sheriff: Man yelled at voters, recorded them at Santa Rosa Auditorium

Written by Staff Reporters on August 24, 2026. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

A man was arrested after allegedly yelling, cussing and recording voters at Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Marc Jon Manchon, 40, is charged with felony battery, resisting an officer, disturbing the peace and violating election law, which is a felony.

HNWS sets rules, timeline for 2027 election

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 22, 2026. Posted in Business, Community, News.

On a night when many in Navarre were paying attention to the Florida primary elections, Holley-Navarre Water System’s (HNWS) board of directors was making plans for its own election.

Each January, HNWS holds an annual meeting, during which members elect candidates to serve on the water board. At its Aug. 18 meeting, the board appointed a director to the canvassing board, approved the election calendar and discussed candidate qualifications.

Looking back at Soundside’s first ever football game

Written by Brian Lester on August 21, 2026. Posted in Sports.

The first play was a handoff to Robert Hawkins in the opening minute. He picked up a few yards.

The first touchdown was a pass from Hunter Delaney to Alex Hepler a minute into the final quarter.

Raider volleyball team shows a lot of heart in battle with Eagles

Written by Brian Lester on August 19, 2026. Posted in Sports.

Sloane FitzHenry called her first home game as the head coach of the Navarre Raider volleyball team a ‘surreal experience.’

Sure, she wanted to win it, but she was proud of the way her team played in a hard-fought three-game loss to the Niceville Eagles on Tuesday night.