Navarre Paddle Classic returns with expanded two-day event
May 13, 2026
The Navarre Paddle Classic is back, bringing paddlers, spectators and outdoor enthusiasts together for a weekend of competition and community connection. The fifth annual event will return to Navarre…
Navarre Beach sea turtle season begins
May 11, 2026
From May 1 through the end of October, sea turtles come onto Florida beaches to nest. Navarre Beach has seen its fair share of nests over the years.
At the highest point, the beach had nearly 20 nest…
Fire Chief loses job after reportedly testing positive for cocaine
May 4, 2026
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District Chief Danny Fureigh is no longer employed with the district following an arrest on a probation violation, April 30.
Timeline for artificial reef deployment updated after change order
May 4, 2026
The timeline for completion of phase II of an artificial reef project off Santa Rosa County has been extended.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) extended the deadline from July…
PICTURES: Autism Odysea
May 2, 2026
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station hosted its annual Autism Odysea event Saturday, May 2. The event brings together various organizations for a day devoted to special needs families.
Navarre Beach Fire assessment decision tabled, study to be done
April 24, 2026
Around 100 people packed the engine bay at the Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District on Tuesday, April 21, to voice concerns over a district plan to change how residential properties used as short-term…
Adams Sanitation, others hold Earth Day beach cleanup
April 22, 2026
Adams Sanitation, Navarre Area Board of Realtors, Navarre High School’s Shock and Awe EV racing team, and other groups and businesses came together April 22 for a beach cleanup in honor of Earth Day.
PHOTOS: Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge
April 13, 2026
Firefighters from across the Southeast descended upon Pensacola Beach this past weekend for the Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge. The event is held annually and features individual competitions…
Navarre woman discovers deep water shell on shore
April 6, 2026
Seashell collecting is a popular pastime for beachgoers across Florida.
Along the Emerald Coast, common finds include alphabet cones, Venus shells, lightning whelks, scallop shells, clam shells and F…
Endangered species may be at risk with recent federal exemption for oil, gas industry
April 4, 2026
Fears over what may happen to endangered species in the Gulf of America have heightened after the Endangered Species Committee, also known as the “God Squad,” exempted all oil and gas projects in the…















