First responders, Navarre community participate in 9/11 Stair Climb
September 14, 2026
Dozens of first responders and citizens gathered at the towers of Summerwind Condominiums Friday morning, Sept. 11, for the annual 9/11 Stair Climb in remembrance of the first responders who died dur…
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier to close to anglers morning of Sept. 13
September 9, 2026
The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier will temporarily restrict fishing Sunday, Sept. 13, for quarterly cleaning.
Bertha washes out Navarre Beach sea turtle nests
August 31, 2026
A promising sea turtle nesting season on Navarre Beach suffered significant losses after Tropical Storm Bertha.
According to Cinnamon Tyler, Navarre Beach had 17 loggerhead nests this season. That wa…
Residents sound off about beach boardwalk concerns during county meeting
August 26, 2026
While it wasn’t on the agenda for the Tuesday, Aug. 25, Santa Rosa County Commission meeting in Tiger Point, the Navarre Beach Event Hall and Boardwalk project was front and center.
Over 25 people si…
Fecal matters: Where Navarre Beach’s wastewater goes
August 20, 2026
Navarre Beach wastewater treatment plant filters, sifts, dilutes and cleans around 250,000 gallons of wastewater per day.
After leaving a house, condominium or business on Navarre Beach, wastewater t…
Beach fire district seeks funding amid budget shortfall
August 17, 2026
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue requested $300,000 from the Santa Rosa County Commission to offset operational and personnel costs.
Earlier this summer, the district’s fire commission board approved pursui…
Three county projects planned for Navarre Beach
August 7, 2026
Several county projects could bring changes to Navarre Beach in the coming years.
Multiple plans are in the works to add a parking lot and restrooms to the south side of Gulf Boulevard, a boardwalk a…
Navarre Beach Lifeguards sending nine guards to Nationals
July 31, 2026
Navarre Beach lifeguards is sending nine of their members to a national competition after recently competing at a regional lifesaving event in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The 2026 USLA James Mac McCarthy M…
Espresso Lane denied rezoning request
July 28, 2026
The Santa Rosa County Commission voted not to allow a coffee shop to conduct business at the entrance of Bahia Drive on Navarre Beach.
Espresso Lane owner Susan Bradshaw went before the board Thursda…
In crisis: Navarre Beach Fire faces financial emergency
July 20, 2026
In a message to leaseholders from Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District Chief Jonathan Kanzigg, the newly confirmed permanent chief, outlined the financial crisis the department is in.
“Unfortunately, I…















