Regional lifeguard development course being offered on Navarre Beach
January 21, 2026
The Emerald Coast Lifesaving Association will host the second edition of its Lifeguard Development Course on Navarre Beach on Feb. 16. The course will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is designed for se…
Steve Chard enjoying another trip around the Great Loop
January 19, 2026
Steve Chard pulls up in his kayak to a boat ramp in Moore Haven, Florida, on Dec. 29 and a man who is fishing asks what he’s doing.
Chard tells him about his journey and the purpose behind it and is…
Navarre Beach gift shop ordered to clean up inventory due back in court
January 8, 2026
A Navarre Beach tenant’s alleged overflow of commercial inventory has led to a multiyear lawsuit involving a condominium association and several defendants.
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center has big plans for 2026
January 6, 2026
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center had a big 2025.
Dropping into 2026
January 5, 2026
The new year came in with a bang at Navarre Beach as fireworks illuminated the sky just after midnight.
Navarre Beach ranks #2 in Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice awards
December 29, 2025
Navarre Beach has ranked second out of 15 top beaches in the United States in Condé Nast Traveler’s 38th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
FDOT findings prompt Navarre Beach Bridge repair plan
December 29, 2025
While the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has expressed interest in building a new Navarre Beach Bridge, the county must still maintain the existing bridge, which, according to a Flor…
Navarre Beach Fire rescues kayakers during December storm
December 15, 2025
Sunday morning, Dec. 14, at approximately 9 a.m., firefighters with Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District were dispatched to assist two kayakers in distress offshore.
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…
Navarre Beach Lifeguards looking for practice pool
December 2, 2025
While the Navarre Beach Lifeguards are no longer patrolling the beach, they are still working to get ready for next year.
Navarre Beach Safety Division Chief Austin Turnbull said the work required…















