Florida Dept. of Agriculture closes shellfish harvesting location in East Bay
August 5, 2026
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the closure of a leased shellfish harvesting area in Santa Rosa County.
According to a recent agency release, the state c…
Espresso Lane denied rezoning request
July 28, 2026
The Santa Rosa County Commission voted not to allow a coffee shop to conduct business at the entrance of Bahia Drive on Navarre Beach.
Espresso Lane owner Susan Bradshaw went before the board Thursda…
Pullum YMCA opens newly renovated gym
July 28, 2026
The Betty J. Pullum YMCA has reopened its newly renovated wellness area, giving members a new space and new equipment to work out.
Completed over a three-month period, the renovations included a 2,12…
Goldring Gulf Distributing expanding presence in Santa Rosa County
July 26, 2026
A distribution company in Milton is looking to expand its footprint in Northwest Florida.
Goldring Gulf Distributing, which currently operates out of 192,000 square foot facility, is looking to build…
‘Family complex’ development plans submitted to county
July 21, 2026
A ‘family complex’ is in the works in Tiger Point.
Developers with B&A Architectural Group Inc. have submitted plans to Santa Rosa County Development Services to build 3,825 square foot building…
Slidsters owner talks business after year and a half in operation
July 21, 2026
Located in a strip mall on the north side of Highway 98 in Midway, Slidsters Tap House grew from owner Scott Day’s love of the American food staple.
Slidsters Tap House, which opened March 25, 2025…
Pet owners raise concerns after dogs become ill following boarding stays
July 20, 2026
This month, dozens of pet owners have reported on social media that their dogs became ill after staying at ZOOMIES Pet Hotel in Navarre, prompting complaints to state regulators and questions about w…
Food truck, retail development planned for Prado Street
July 20, 2026
Plans have been submitted to Santa Rosa County for a food truck development on Prado Street in Navarre, just south of E Esplanade Street.
The ‘Meadows’ development will feature a two-story building a…
Ascension Sacred Heart Navarre ER to host back to school event
July 16, 2026
Ascension Sacred Heart Navarre Emergency Room is holding an event to get families ready for school.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, the ER will host a ‘back to school’ event featuring local…
Pensacola State College receives $5 million for south Santa Rosa nursing facility
July 9, 2026
Pensacola State College recently received a $5 million appropriation from the Florida Legislature for the construction of a new health science and nursing facility at the college’s South Santa Rosa C…















