Emerald Coast lifeguards come to Navarre Beach to develop skills, train
February 25, 2026
Most days, jumping off the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier isn’t a welcomed sight. Monday, Feb. 16, wasn’t one of those days.
The Navarre Beach Lifeguards hosted a lifeguard development course, which is m…
Navarre Beach boardwalk plan update to be completed by March
February 25, 2026
Plans for a Navarre Beach Boardwalk are slated to be complete by March.
Last July, the Santa Rosa County Commission heard design plans for a boardwalk along the Gulf side of the beach and requested r…
Navarre High Marine Bio course brings fishing to the classroom
February 4, 2026
Last summer, Paul Taylor, a science teacher at Navarre High School, reached out to the community seeking donations to create a fishing section within his marine biology class.
The response, he said…
Microplastic researchers test new water cleaning process in Santa Rosa County
January 29, 2026
A group of people from Maryland say they may’ve found a way to remove microplastics from waterways. The group, spearheaded by Doug Hood, recently visited Santa Rosa County to conduct experiments with…
Turtle Center volunteer also a talented artist, white water rafter
January 27, 2026
Maggie Benham is involved with many things.
From volunteering at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (NBSTCC) to instructing people on whitewater rafting to creating art, Benham is a sor…
Steve Chard enjoying another trip around the Great Loop
January 19, 2026
Steve Chard pulls up in his kayak to a boat ramp in Moore Haven, Florida, on Dec. 29 and a man who is fishing asks what he’s doing. Chard tells him about his journey and the purpose behind it and is…
New Year’s plunge tradition at Juana’s continues in 2026
January 5, 2026
The 17th annual Juana’s Pagodas Penguin Plunge and Paddle brought out more than a hundred participants from across Navarre Jan. 1.
Sea turtle soiree event moved to spring, renamed
December 29, 2025
The Sea Turtle Soiree, an annual fundraising event for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, has been moved to March 2026 and renamed the Sea Turtle Social, according to Cinnamon Tyler, a…
Officials reflect on unusual hurricane season
December 17, 2025
Only one named storm, Tropical Storm Chantal, and zero hurricanes made landfall in the continental United States this year, according to hurricane researchers and forecasters from Colorado State Univ…
Navarre Beach Lifeguards season sees just under 2 million visitors
November 27, 2025
The beginning of the holiday season marks the end of lifeguard season on Navarre Beach. The official final day for the Navarre Beach Lifeguards was Oct. 26. The 2025 season (March 8 to Oct. 26) saw a…












