FWB firefighter who lost wife during delivery receives community support
December 19, 2025
A personal tragedy involving the family of a Fort Walton Beach firefighter has sparked a substantial amount of community support.
‘A very beautiful moment’
December 18, 2025
On a cold December night, one a special moment warmed the hearts of those in attendance for Navarre’s boys soccer game against Mosley at Bennett C. Russell Stadium on Dec. 9.
James Richardson, a f…
Officials reflect on unusual hurricane season
December 17, 2025
Only one named storm, Tropical Storm Chantal, and zero hurricanes made landfall in the continental United States this year, according to hurricane researchers and forecasters from Colorado State Univ…
Gingerbread house activity a winter highlight for West Navarre Intermediate
December 17, 2025
For the 13th year, fifth grade students at West Navarre Intermediate School put their creativity on display with the school’s gingerbread house event.
Navarre UMC youth shine in Christmas musical
December 17, 2025
Navarre United Methodist Church held a Christmas musical performance Sunday, Dec. 7, featuring over two dozen children from the church’s youth ministries.
Blue Angels visit Studer Family Children’s Hospital
December 15, 2025
Patients and families at Studer Family Children’s hospital received a special visit from two members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron on Dec. 11, just before the holidays.
1SOW commander visits school board
December 15, 2025
Col. Mark Hamilton, who is the commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, stopped by Santa Rosa County school board Dec. 11 to celebrate the district’s purple star designation.
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District tree taken, then replaced by locals
December 14, 2025
The community came together earlier this month to help the Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District replace its Christmas tree.
The 22-foot Christmas tree light display, which normally tops Station 49, wa…
Gulf Breeze, Midway locals organize to reduce stray cat overpopulation
December 12, 2025
With the help of a $5,089 grant, two Gulf Breeze area residents are helping curb the local stray cat population by spaying and neuter strays in the 32561 and 32563 zip codes.
Sarah Kawell, one of t…
Cold weather shelter to open Sunday and Monday at Ferris Hill Baptist
December 12, 2025
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the nights of Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monday, Dec. 15 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
















