New northwest Florida book festival to be held March 23
February 5, 2024
Books By the Bay, a new outdoor book festival sponsored by nonprofit Emerald Coast Writers, will feature more than 50 bestselling, international, national, and regional authors including the popular…
Gulf Breeze Zoo’s ‘Kenya’ predicts an early spring and a Chiefs Super Bowl win on Giraffe Day
February 2, 2024
An excited crowd gathered Friday morning around Kenya, a 16-year-old reticulated giraffe resident at Gulf Breeze Zoo, to watch her predict the future.
Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day as it’s called everywh…
FPL awards $200K in grants to help 28 nonprofits across Northwest Florida
February 2, 2024
Consider the variety of needs in our community: beds for children who are sleeping on floors. food, clothing and care for at-risk foster children, STEM and mentoring programs to spark brighter lives…
Fired up!
February 1, 2024
On Feb. 10, ceramicists, pottery enthusiasts and community members will gather at Holley Hill Pottery for the 19th edition of Woodstoke Festival. The festival, named in homage to Woodstock, is organi…
Reptile Rembrandt
January 31, 2024
A crowd of around 30 people gathered at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center Friday, Jan. 25 for the unveiling of a mural designed specifically with the Center in mind. The unveiling also…
Friends of Navarre Library looking for more volunteers
January 30, 2024
There is nothing like curling up with a good book during time off from school or work, but for some people, time off means an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and help others. Luckily for one orga…
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office hosts 2024 snowbird classes
January 25, 2024
With snowbirds flocking south, the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is opening their doors once again and hosting fun events for the seasonal residents during the next few months. Reserva…
Navarre’s Rickie Joe Wilson gaining traction on independent country music circuit
January 25, 2024
Although he is now known as the “Reggae Redneck,” (in honor of one of his songs), Rickie Joe Wilson began his life and career in music in the Hoosier state. Originally from southern Indiana, Wilson h…
6 Raiders make All-State Chorus trip to Tampa
January 18, 2024
Navarre High School was well represented in Florida’s All-State Chorus. Six students traveled down to Tampa Jan. 10-13 to sing with the best high school singers in the state.
Warhorse Project looks to expand community involvement, continue facility development
January 12, 2024
At the end of Clearview St. on Garcon Point, you’ll find a gated, 30-acre property with some interesting inhabitants. The property is home to eight horses, a donkey and a litany of pigs. The people w…