Navarre man arrested during drug sting, allegedly sold to high schoolers
February 4, 2026
A Navarre man was arrested Feb. 3 during a targeted narcotics operation in Milton.
Damorian Joseph McCarty, 19, is charged with drug possession, burglary, larceny and damaging property with crimin…
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union donates 140 coats to students
February 4, 2026
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union recently concluded a community coat drive to help keep local students warm during the winter months.
Gulf Breeze CEO stepping down by end of month
February 4, 2026
Grace Carbaugh is stepping down as president and CEO of the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Jan. 22.
The announcement was made in a post on the chamber’s Facebook page. Carb…
Santa Rosa County officials mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month
February 2, 2026
Local officials and regional agencies are using January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month to draw attention to risks facing children and adults in Northwest Florida, emphasizing that trafficking re…
Traffic to be impacted by Navarre Beach Bridge inspections this month
February 2, 2026
Navarre Beach Bridge will undergo a series of routine bridge inspections beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18 and ending Thursday, Feb. 19.
All drivers license related exams in Florida to be English only
January 30, 2026
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently announced a change in policy regarding how driver license exams are proctored.
Starting Friday, Feb. 6, all driver license know…
Microplastic researchers test new water cleaning process in Santa Rosa County
January 29, 2026
A group of people from Maryland say they may’ve found a way to remove microplastics from waterways.
The group, spearheaded by Doug Hood, recently visited Santa Rosa County to conduct experiments wi…
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.
Di…
NAS Whiting Field hosts Junior Leadership program event
January 27, 2026
The Junior Leadership Santa Rosa program visited Naval Air Station Whiting Field earlier this month to learn about military aviation and other elements of the station’s operations.
Junior Leadersh…
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…
















