Three giraffe babies born at Gulf Breeze Zoo, just in time for the holidays
November 25, 2024
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce the birth of not one, not two but three baby giraffes just in time for the holidays.
Park Director Cassidy Mazzone, along with Animal Care Staff, had bee…
Therapy dogs provide connection, reduced stress for people
November 25, 2024
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend.” While the saying regards how an owner feels about their own dog, there are a group of dogs who extend that friendship to complete strangers.
Holley Navarre Fire District’s tips to stay safe this Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024
Each Thanksgiving comes with its challenges, not just for those of us dealing with obnoxious in-laws. Holley Navarre Fire District, and districts across the country, deal with increased calls related…
Destiny Worship Center completes construction, first services planned for Dec. 8
November 22, 2024
Nearly two years after first breaking ground, Destiny Worship Center’s Navarre campus will open for services Sunday, Dec. 8.
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.







