Jan. 1, 2026, was anything but fun for Monica McBrien, who works for Santa Rosa County Tourism Development Office. While many were ringing in the new year with fireworks, she suffered a seizure.
Afte…
From May 1 through the end of October, sea turtles come onto Florida beaches to nest. Navarre Beach has seen its fair share of nests over the years.
At the highest point, the beach had nearly 20 nest…
A few dozen people crowded into Arc Gateway’s South Santa Rosa Adult Day Center for the grand opening of a sensory room.
Arc Gateway serves adults with special needs across the Emerald Coast. The sou…
Each month, a support group for caregivers meets at Navarre Gardens. The common thread among those who attend: They care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
According to the Alzheimer’s Associatio…
Fans dressed in black and yellow filled the streets of downtown Pensacola May 6 as Keyla Richardson made her way back through her hometown as American Idol film crews followed her. A top three finali…
On Earth Day, held each year on April 22, Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center held a sea turtle release event at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Walton County.
Among the five turtles released was Crater, a…
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station hosted its annual Autism Odysea event Saturday, May 2. The event brings together various organizations for a day devoted to special needs families.
Navarre Park once again hosted Norm Crowder Kids Fest, an annual event which raises funds for Santa Rosa Kids House, an organization which supports and advocates for child abuse victims. The event wa…
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is known as the Cradle of Naval Aviation, as it has been training pilots since the 1910s.
While “air” is in the installation’s name, it was important to the U.S. Nav…
