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…
Navarre Krewe of Jesters to hold 40th Anniversary Ball
January 27, 2026
The Navarre Krewe of Jesters is celebrating 40 years of revelry with a ball and coronation.
The formal ball will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Open to the public, al…
County in talks with Navy to acquire Santa Rosa Outlying Field in East Milton
January 26, 2026
Santa Rosa County is in preliminary talks with the U.S. Navy to acquire a 694-acre airfield adjacent to the Northwest Florida Industrial Park at I-10.
The airfield, known as Santa Rosa Outlying Fi…
County cold weather shelter open for two more nights
January 26, 2026
In addition to Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, the cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the nights of Wednesday, Jan. 28, Thursday, Jan. 29, and Friday, Jan. 3…















