Hammerhead shark caught off Navarre Beach Pier
August 30, 2018
In a case of situational irony, angler Shawn Wilson hooked a shark off Navarre Beach Aug. 15 as visitors were gathered to watch the classic killer shark film “Jaws” as part of the Toes in the Sand mo…
More than $3 million in improvements coming to Navarre Beach
August 23, 2018
Construction of additional picnic pavilions and parking facilities in the Navarre Beach Marine Park will get underway shortly after Labor Day, according to Santa Rosa County Grants and Special Progra…
As sand slips away, county prepares for future beach restoration
August 9, 2018
From the moment that the last grain of sand was piped from the last dredge onto Navarre Beach during the 2016 renourishment project, the shore has been shrinking.
Nest numbers down, beach items may be to blame
August 2, 2018
Since sea turtle nesting season began May 1, Navarre Beach has only seen three turtle nests, a far cry from the nearly record-breaking 19 nests that were found last year.
Sweet Pea travels for treatment at Gulf World
July 26, 2018
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center’s (NBSTCC) resident green sea turtle, Sweet Pea, has been transported to Gulf World in Panama City for treatment of gastro-intestinal issues.
Rip currents lead to elevated water rescues
July 26, 2018
Water rescues along Navarre Beach are on the rise and rip currents are the leading cause said head lifeguard Charles Marek.
Local develops new turtle-saving device
July 19, 2018
Up until this month, when a sea turtle larger than two feet wide got hooked off the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, there was virtually no way to safely rescue the animal.
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Beach Safety Proposal finalized
July 19, 2018
The Navarre Beach Board of Fire Commissioners voted to finalize a proposal for the Navarre Beach Fire Department to take over supervision, staffing and management of the lifeguard program along Navar…
Longtime surfer rescues man on Navarre Beach
July 12, 2018
Local surfer Brenda Stokes will be honored with the Lifesaving Award later this month after she successfully pulled a man caught in a rip current safely to shore aboard her surf board in late June.
Increased crowds prompt sea turtle center expansion
July 5, 2018
As visitor numbers continue to rise and hundreds of people touring the facility in a single day, the nonprofit Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) is looking to expand.






