School board decides which students will attend Soundside High
January 16, 2026
Santa Rosa County School Board chose the “orange zone” map for the boundaries of Soundside High School’s student zoning. Those students who live within the orange area will attend Soundside High Scho…
Otter spotting in Annie’s Basin highlights furry apex predator
January 15, 2026
Late last month, a Milton resident posted a picture of a river otter swimming through Annie’s Basin near the Blackwater River. The woman was on her dock when a little furry head stuck out of the wate…
Concerns over Greyhound stop prompt Navarre petition
January 14, 2026
A Greyhound bus stop operating out of a convenience store on Navarre Parkway has become the focus of growing community concern, prompting an online petition calling for its relocation away from nearb…
Navarre Community Access Road planning to continue in 2026
January 9, 2026
A project nearly a decade in the making is still on the drawing board entering 2026. While the Project Development and Environment Study has been completed for the Navarre Community Access Road, the…
Navarre Beach gift shop ordered to clean up inventory due back in court
January 8, 2026
A Navarre Beach tenant’s alleged overflow of commercial inventory has led to a multiyear lawsuit involving a condominium association and several defendants.
Military, social media issues key for Patronis in 2026
January 7, 2026
As the U.S. House of Representatives and the rest of the nation wrapped up 2025, Navarre Press spoke with Jimmy Patronis, the Republican representative of Florida’s 1st Congressional District, about…
Santa Rosa teacher of year semifinalists announced
January 7, 2026
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 37 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year.
Troy murder defendants, man who allegedly stole from Troy scene plead not guilty
January 5, 2026
Gabriel Williams, 16, who is charged with first degree premeditated or felony murder with a weapon, has plead not guilty. Williams, along with a 14-year-old named Kimahri Blevins, are alleged to have…
Navarre Beach ranks #2 in Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice awards
December 29, 2025
Navarre Beach has ranked second out of 15 top beaches in the United States in Condé Nast Traveler’s 38th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
FDOT findings prompt Navarre Beach Bridge repair plan
December 29, 2025
While the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has expressed interest in building a new Navarre Beach Bridge, the county must still maintain the existing bridge, which, according to a Flor…












