Local named EMT of the Year for entire state of Florida
November 22, 2024
The 2024 annual awards ceremony for the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Santa Rosa County honored local lifeguards and emergency medical technicians (EMT) for their outstanding accomplishments. One lo…
Farm to City food distribution planned for Nov. 26 in Milton
November 22, 2024
UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), Feeding the Gulf Coast, and Waterfront Rescue Mission will feed 500 families in Santa Rosa County and 500 families in Escambia County this…
Navarre Fitness Court ribbon cutting set for Nov. 22
November 20, 2024
Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 to open the Navarre Fitness Court. The ribbon cutting will be at Navarre Sports Complex, 8840 H…
Fire districts share Thanksgiving fire safety tips
November 19, 2024
Thanksgiving presents many challenges, from trying to wrangle children to steering clear of politics at the dinner table. Fire safety can be another challenge, so before you deep fry that Butterball…
The Herings, remembered
November 19, 2024
Tragedy struck the Navarre community Tuesday, Nov. 5, when it was discovered that Steven and Ann Hering died as victims of an apparent double murder-suicide at their home in the Holley by the Sea nei…
John Starrett on the art and business of photography
November 18, 2024
What started as an interest in capturing the world around him, particularly marine environments around Florida, has blossomed into a decade long photography career for Navarre local John Starrett.
In the Land of Lincoln
November 13, 2024
Our own Hansen Hasenberg recently visited Springfield, Illinois, and brought back a story for our readers on the home of Abraham Lincoln.
On the corner of S 8th and Jackson Streets in Springfiel…
Rain doesn’t hamper Veterans Day in Navarre
November 11, 2024
Despite the rain, a crowd of over 50 people gathered beneath a pavilion at Navarre Park Monday, Nov. 11, to pay tribute to veterans and honor the sacrifices they and their families make. Each Nov. 11…
Santa Rosa Extension office to host chainsaw safety workshop
November 8, 2024
The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Extension Service is hosting a Chainsaw Safety for Home Landscapes workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Offices, 6263 Dogwood D…
Andrews Institute gift to UWF leads to naming of Master of Science in athletic training program
November 7, 2024
UWF recently announced a $320,000 gift from the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to name the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care Master of Science in Athletic Training program, housed…