Southern Raceway acquired by local racing family
February 10, 2026
When Southern Raceway in East Milton went up for sale, some in the local racing community feared the property would be sold to a developer and that days at the dirt track would be a thing of the past…
Dog starts kitchen fire on Copper Reef Drive, fire chief says
February 7, 2026
A residential structure fire in Navarre Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 3, appears to have been caused by a family pet.
Navarre High Marine Bio course brings fishing to the classroom
February 4, 2026
Last summer, Paul Taylor, a science teacher at Navarre High School, reached out to the community seeking donations to create a fishing section within his marine biology class.
The response, he said…
Navarre animal rehab now testing for lead in birds
February 2, 2026
At Sandspur Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Navarre, Anna Hackney cares for a wide range of animals. Over the past nine years, she has taken in mammals and reptiles, but her work has focused la…
Holley Navarre Water board argues political disclosures, names leaders
January 29, 2026
The Holley Navarre Water System board of directors reorganization meeting is usually a time to determine what committees directors will serve on. This year, the mood was a bit more contentious.
Direc…
Taken in minutes: A local case spotlighting Florida’s child welfare system
January 27, 2026
It was March 6, 2024, when Joy Zuraff returned home from the park with her 5-year-old daughter, Kenlee. The afternoon had been ordinary — swings, sunshine, a brief escape from the medical stress that…
Holley Navarre Water urges preparation ahead of hard freeze
January 23, 2026
Temperatures may be sitting in the upper 60s along the Florida Panhandle today (Jan. 23, 2026), but the National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Alabama, Mississippi an…
County officials, community celebrates opening of Buffalo Rock facility in East Milton
January 22, 2026
Close to a hundred people gathered in East Milton’s I-10 industrial park Wednesday, Jan. 21, to celebrate the recent opening of Buffalo Rock’s 352,800 square-foot Santa Rosa campus.
The facility, whi…
Holley Navarre Water System elects three to board, approves rate increase
January 21, 2026
Three new directors took their seats on the Holley Navarre Water System board of directors Tuesday night, Jan. 20. The new board members are Ken Ingram, Stephanie Lindsay and Don Linnell.
Holley Navarre Water System annual meeting set for Jan. 20
January 19, 2026
Holley Navarre Water System will hold its annual meeting and election Tuesday, Jan. 20, at its offices at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road in Navarre. The meeting and election will give members of the water sy…












