Navarre photographer featured in sea turtle conservation organization’s 2025 calendar
December 2, 2024
Navarre resident Jeff Waldorff has been photographing the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast nearly all his life. He turned it into a business about 17 years ago and has done it full time for the bette…
FWC recovers 37 stolen gold coins from 1715 fleet shipwrecks
November 27, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has successfully recovered 37 gold coins stolen from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks, valued collectively at over $1 million. The recovery marks…
Lifesaving award given to three Navarre Beach firefighters for assisting pedestrian hit by car
November 15, 2024
The term “heroes” may be overused but in the case of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District’s B Shift, its fitting.
Navarre Beach Lifeguards celebrate another year of no drownings
November 8, 2024
This year has been eventful for the Navarre Beach Lifeguards. With over 1.7 million visitors to Navarre Beach during lifeguarding season (March through October), NBLG had to respond to a litany of is…
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Center expands east side of building with new whale display, other exhibits
October 29, 2024
Although the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is focused on sea turtles, they care deeply about all the other creatures that inhabit the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Okaloosa County one step closer to acquiring SS United States, creating world’s largest artificial reef
October 9, 2024
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract on Oct. 1 that is the next step in acquiring the historic SS United States and converting the historic ocean liner int…
Sea turtle extravaganza coming Oct. 12
October 3, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 12, Navarre Beach will once again “shell-abrate” sea turtles with Sea Turtle Extravaganza.
Boardwalk planned for Navarre Beach, architectural firm to be hired
October 1, 2024
The Tourist Development Council (TDC), which is the county board responsible for directing the Tourist Development Office (TDO) and their plans, has released initial conceptual plans for a new visito…
PHOTOS: Surfers at Navarre Beach take advantage of large swells from Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024
Sept. 25, 2024 | 4:45 p.m. As Hurricane Helene neared landfall in Florida, surfers were taking advantage of the large swells at Navarre Beach on Thursday, Sept. 26. Photos by Hansen Hasenberg.
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Stranding Team has saved 56 turtles (so far) this year
September 26, 2024
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is one of the leading areas for sea turtle strandings in the state of Florida. Despite Navarre Beach’s relatively small size (it’s only about 4 miles long), the pier and su…






