Pensacola Airport director: shutdown not affecting our flights
March 12, 2026
A political dispute over funding for immigration enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security has led to a partial government shutdown that is affecting federal employees, including those who…
Gas prices jump at the pump – cheapest prices in Navarre
March 10, 2026
In some areas of Northwest Florida, gas prices at the pump have jumped nearly 50 cents since Sunday morning and overall more than that as prices were around $2.49 per gallon at the beginning of last…
15 Navarre area students advance to state science fair
March 6, 2026
Fourteen students from Holley Navarre Middle School and one student from Navarre High School are advancing to the State Science and Engineering Fair.
The 15 students competed in the 71st West Florida…
FWC holds meeting as bear depredations on rise in Northwest Florida
March 3, 2026
Recently, a string of bear depredations has raised concerns among some Navarre residents.
A depredation is the act of attacking or plundering in a destructive assault. The term is used when bears att…
South Santa Rosa firefighters participate in R.I.T. training
March 2, 2026
Midway Fire District Station 37 hosted firefighters from multiple departments across south Santa Rosa County late last month.
Over three days, Midway, Holley-Navarre and Navarre Beach fire department…
Science rules for Navarre’s Sunshine State Scholar
February 28, 2026
Colton Tucker is anything but average.
An A-grade student, top of his class and a dirt bike enthusiast, Tucker recently added the honor of Sunshine State Scholar to his burgeoning resume.
Holley Navarre Water System moving forward with bad debt collection inquiry
February 26, 2026
Holley Navarre Water System board of directors approved a plan to send out Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to a handful of qualified companies for the purpose of bad debt service solicitations.
Since O…
Navarre Beach boardwalk plan update to be completed by March
February 25, 2026
Plans for a Navarre Beach Boardwalk are slated to be complete by March.
Last July, the Santa Rosa County Commission heard design plans for a boardwalk along the Gulf side of the beach and requested r…
Software company founder looks to help vets file claims faster with AI
February 24, 2026
The claims process for veterans to acquire their benefits can be burdensome, to say the least.
According to the VA, the average time to complete a disability related claim this year is 84.7 days. The…
School district’s Center for Innovation close to opening
February 23, 2026
Santa Rosa County District Schools is close to opening its Center for Innovation.
Katelyn Kent, district public information and family and community outreach officer, anticipates a ribbon cutting for…















