Navarre Beach has 10 sea turtle nests as of July 2
July 7, 2025
June was a busy month on Navarre Beach in more than one way. On top of the sugar-white sand, visitors play and lifeguards patrol. Beneath the sand, sea turtle eggs lay in nests across the beachfront…
Former Travel Channel, NatGeo Wild host calls Emerald Coast home
July 2, 2025
Shane Reynolds, better known by his professional moniker, “Shane O,” has spent the past 25 years documenting the world through the lens of a video camera.
He has videotaped whale sharks up close…
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…