Visitors can step back in time in the north end of Santa Rosa County, which offers endless adventures for outdoor enthusiasts in one of the largest state forests. Blackwater River State Forest contains nearly 200,000 acres of undeveloped woodlands and waterways with an abundance of longleaf pine forests, providing scenic vistas and a diversity of flora and fauna.
Pregnancy and infant loss are not often discussed in the public arena. Rather, those stories are often confined to doctor offices, funeral services and prayer groups.
Just a few miles down the road from the 14th annual Navarre Beach Car & Truck show, a new event had its inaugural celebration at Navarre Park. On a sunny October day, more than 100 people turned out to see what Joyfest was all about.
For three night, seventh-grader Ariana Mewell camped out at a sea turtle nest on Navarre Beach ready to help the hatchlings make their way into the ocean.
Some not-so-scary events are bound to be a treat on the final weekend of the 11th annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour which wraps up with fun-filled events, including Ghost Walk, Science Spooktacular by the Sea and Zoo Boo.
Larry Rolison knows exactly who the customers at his new restaurant, “Ye Olde Brothers Brewery,” will be. They will have an affinity for craft beer and great food. They will appreciate the quality, vintage appeal of the restaurant which features colonial lighting, Spanish Saltillo tile floors and rocking chairs lining the wrap around porch.
Four juvenile female runaways from Texas were arrested by Santa Rosa County deputies Sunday morning after crashing a stolen car on Navarre Beach Causeway. There were no injuries. The oldest runaway was 14 years old.