September 2023, year in review
December 30, 2023
It’s a boy!
The Gulf Breeze Zoo announced the birth of a baby reticulated giraffe. Staff were on hand monitoring as Kenya, a 14-year-old giraffe, gave birth to the 6’3” 160 lb. male on July 13 shor…
Parker suing Gulf Coast Gun owner Chris Smith
December 29, 2023
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker is suing Chris Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoor LLC, for using and profiting from Parker’s name and likeness without authorization.
August 2023, year in review
December 29, 2023
Surprise retirement hike ‘squashes’ sheriff’s budget plans
An unexpected hike in the amount agencies pay into the Florida Retirement System wiped out plans to raise Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office sala…
July 2023, year in review
December 28, 2023
Navarre’s Blue Angel
While the Blue Angels were flying over northwest Florida for their annual July show, not all Blue Angel pilots were in the skies. Bill Wheat, a Navarre resident, was watching f…
Top 10 stories of 2023
December 27, 2023
1. Navarre’s growth brings new developments
From the arrival of Wynnehaven Plaza in east Navarre to the opening of several new businesses at Elevate Navarre, developers made their mark on Navarre a…
May 2023, year in review
December 26, 2023
New beach bridge
County Commissioner Ray Eddington told Navarre Press that he hopes replacing the aging Navarre Beach Bridge will improve traffic flow. He said in discussions with staff he’s sugges…
April 2023, year in review
December 25, 2023
Turtle power
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center officially broke ground on an expansion to the facility.
March 2023, year in review
December 24, 2023
Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli
Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach for the announcement of House Bill 10…
January 2023, year in review
December 23, 2023
Navarre rings in new year with Penguin Plunge
The tradition continued for the 14th year at Juana’s for the Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle on Navarre Beach. The event benefited Healing Paws for Warriors f…
Navarre area Santas (and Mrs. Claus) share Christmas cheer
December 19, 2023
Photo by Katt Mac Photography. Are you on the nice list this year?
Every year, millions of Americans go to malls, outlets, events and parties at Christmastime to see Santa Claus. With a twinkle in…