Storm rolls through Navarre bringing lightning, high winds, extra work for first responders
June 24, 2025
As a strong line of severe weather made its way through the Navarre area Monday evening, June 23, emergency crews from across south Santa Rosa County had their hands full.
At approximately 6:30 p.m…
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue responds to diving incident June 21
June 23, 2025
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District quickly acted June 21 to save a male kayaker during a near drowning off Navarre Beach.
Adolescents learn water skills, lifesaving measures at Junior Lifeguard camp
June 16, 2025
With the summer in full swing, Navarre Beach Lifeguards have invited a new crop of Junior Lifeguards to participate in their series of camps.
At the camps, held during the week throughout June, ad…
Four Gulf World dolphins transported to Clearwater Aquarium
June 9, 2025
Four rough-toothed dolphins from Gulf World in Panama City were sent to Clearwater Marine Aquarium June 4.
The news came as a welcome relief for animal advocates and all those who care about dol…
Navarre Beach firefighter honored as Maritime First Responder of the Year by Pensacola Propeller Club
June 5, 2025
At the Pensacola Propeller Club’s annual meeting held May 22, Firefighter Justin Price of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District was recognized as the Maritime First Responder of the Year for his excepti…
Lightning causes three house fires on Navarre Beach
June 5, 2025
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District had their hands full Wednesday morning, May 28, when three houses on Navarre Beach caught fire simultaneously.
The three houses were the victims of lightning s…
Sweet Pea comes home
May 28, 2025
Following months of medical care for long-term intestinal trouble, juvenile green sea turtle Sweet Pea returned Oct. 24 to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center.
Blessing of the Beach
May 27, 2025
People from across Navarre came together Thursday, May 22, to bless Navarre Beach for the upcoming tourist season and beyond.
The annual event, known as Blessing on the Beach, is organized by th…
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center opens new expansion
May 22, 2025
A staple on Navarre Beach, the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) celebrated the long-awaited expansion of their facility Monday, May 19.
The 1,152 square foot facility featur…
Sea turtle nesting season is back on Navarre Beach
May 20, 2025
All is quiet on Navarre Beach, for now.
The four mile stretch of sand, laden with condos, beach equipment and people, is also home to sea turtle eggs each summer and early fall. Beginning May 1…