Navarre Beach Fire Rescue considering dive rescue team training
April 12, 2024
With the expansion of artificial reefs across the Panhandle, more and more people are partaking in underwater recreation in the Gulf and in the intercoastal waterways. As more visitors come to our …
Filling in the holes
April 1, 2024
In February, news of a 7-year-old girl’s death following a sand collapse in South Florida sparked concerns over safety on beaches across the state.
96th Security Forces Squadron enforces Santa Rosa Island trespass violations
March 29, 2024
The 96th Security Forces Squadron is increasing patrols at the Santa Rosa Island Closed Test Area and will cite trespassers to keep them out of Federal property.
Sea turtle nesting season arrives along Florida’s coasts
March 29, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to pr…
Bird season: FWC gives tips on shorebird nesting
March 25, 2024
With nesting season underway for shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing tips with beachgoers on how to help protect our waterb…
Santa Rosa County re-introduces mobi-mats on Navarre Beach
March 19, 2024
The beach is the focal point for northwest Florida, and especially Navarre. People from across the U.S. and world come to the Emerald Coast to visit, including those who have disabilities or handic…
Gulf Islands National Seashore fifth most visited National Park site last year
March 15, 2024
Gulf Islands National Seashore hosted 8.2 million recreational visits, making it the fifth most visited National Park Service (NPS) managed site.
Navarre Beach Lifeguards conduct emergency vehicle training
March 12, 2024
The Navarre Beach Lifeguards have officially hit the beach and will be manning towers and patrolling the sugar white sand until later this fall.
Santa Rosa and Escambia working together to install reef sites
March 12, 2024
There soon may be more reef sites from Navarre Beach to Casino Beach (Pensacola Beach), as part of an effort to provide more recreational opportunities for visitors and locals alike.
Island commissions study to incorporate just Navarre Beach
March 8, 2024
Preserve Navarre is trying to create a “City of Navarre Beach” comprised by the island community and mainland Navarre; meanwhile, a group of residents of that island community is studying whether t…