Island residents considering ‘City of Navarre Beach’ without Navarre
June 26, 2023
State Rep. Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola, said Thursday that he would introduce legislation incorporating Navarre Beach if the Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association brings him an incorpora…
County commissioners tiring of Calkins’ ‘grandstanding’
June 26, 2023
Santa Rosa County commissioner James Calkins, who is expected to seek election to a second term next year, again created controversy at last week’s commission meetings by proposing resolutions addres…
Gulf Breeze doctor at center of FDLE investigation, accused of running ‘pill mill’
June 23, 2023
Dr. Elaine Sharp of Gulf Breeze is facing possible criminal charges and the loss of her ability to practice medicine following an investigation into a possible ‘pill mill’ scheme being run out of her…
Boardwalk with shopping among top community wants in tourist development survey
June 23, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office (TDO) released the results of a community survey, which ended June 1. The survey asked for public input concerning possible future amenities and proje…
East Bay Blvd. road work ahead of schedule, says county
June 22, 2023
If you have been driving on East Bay Blvd. at any point over the last few months, you might have taken a detour down Edgewood Drive or Bergren Road. This alternate route is being used because of ongo…
Commissioners accuse Calkins of ‘political grandstanding’ on pornography, pro-life issues
June 22, 2023
Commissioner James Calkins — whose wife, Mariyah, is president of the local Moms for Liberty chapter — added consideration of such a resolution to the June 22 regular meeting agenda and s…
From the bayou to the beach: Louisiana club to host kayak fishing tournament
June 20, 2023
The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club is hooked on Navarre Beach; the Louisiana-based group will host its first Offshore Mania tournament this weekend, Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, from the S…
Santa Rosa District Schools announces parent education series
June 19, 2023
Santa Rosa District Schools has announced the creation of a parental education series, which will take place this summer. The school district is encouraging families to join the series to learn more…
Chronic Wasting Disease claims first Florida deer
June 15, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed that a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County sampled during routine surveillance activities has…
Summer school: Grant helps science teachers learn all about oysters
June 13, 2023
Tami McConnell, science department head at Navarre High School, smiled broadly as she and colleagues from Escambia, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties toured the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station la…