A look inside: Soundside High prepared for next school year
May 12, 2026
While most Santa Rosa County schools are focused on finishing the 2025-26 school year, Kasie Windfelder is already planning for the opening of Soundside High School in 2026-27.
Windfelder is the prin…
Navarre brain cancer survivor thanks God for saving her life
May 12, 2026
Jan. 1, 2026, was anything but fun for Monica McBrien, who works for Santa Rosa County Tourism Development Office. While many were ringing in the new year with fireworks, she suffered a seizure.
Afte…
Arc Gateway opens new sensory room at South Santa Rosa location
May 11, 2026
A few dozen people crowded into Arc Gateway’s South Santa Rosa Adult Day Center for the grand opening of a sensory room.
Arc Gateway serves adults with special needs across the Emerald Coast. The sou…
Press the Chest CPR event set for May 17
May 8, 2026
The public is invited to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR at the Gulf Coast Press the Chest Community CPR Event on Sunday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Naval Live Oaks: America’s first federal tree farm
May 5, 2026
A wooded area separates Gulf Breeze Proper from the rest of the Fairpoint Peninsula.
The seemingly nondescript wooded area is Naval Live Oaks Reservation Area, which operates as the headquarters of G…
Cub Scouts learn about water resources, local utility
April 29, 2026
Cub Scouts do much more than camp.
From knife safety and bicycling to engineering and personal fitness, Cub Scouts learn a variety of topics and skills. These activities are called “adventures” and a…
Navarre High Rookie of Year happy to be teacher, mom
April 28, 2026
Delaney Ward has always wanted to be a teacher.
“I was interested in the background or the behind the scenes of teaching when I was a student, even before I found my calling,” Ward said.
April event highlights support for assault survivors
April 24, 2026
In recognition of April as Sexual Awareness Month, Emerald Coast Victim Services (ECVS) recently held a Bagels and Boundaries event at Navarre Bakery.
The event offered an opportunity for ECVS to sho…
Songkran: A taste of Thai New Year in Navarre
April 22, 2026
The smell of Thai food cooking. The sight of a martial arts demonstration. The sound of Thai music over a loudspeaker.
These are some of the experiences that greet visitors at Wat Florida Buddharam…
Navarre Park splash pad expected to open May 1
April 21, 2026
The Navarre Park splash pad is expected to open May 1.












