Questions remain after man jumps off Navarre Bridge
March 8, 2023
Florida Highway Patrol and others responded Saturday, March 4, to the Navarre Beach Bridge after a 28-year-old Panama City man jumped off the east side of the bridge.
According to a FHP report, shor…
Teen arrested in Milton High ‘swatting’ case
March 7, 2023
At a news conference Monday, March 6, Sheriff Bob Johnson announced an arrest in a swatting case related to a gun threat was called into Milton High School last year.
Brad Parga, 17, of Guttenberg…
Animal welfare bill drums up conversation around pet safety in vehicles
March 6, 2023
If you were asking most people about distracted driving, they may tell you about texting while driving, eating while driving, or about the distractions from passengers.
Recently, people have been ta…
Special operations commander arrested after alleged drunk driving incident
March 3, 2023
A commander with Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been demoted after being arrested Feb. 18 in Shalimar.
Collin Charlie Christopherson, 37, of Niceville, is…
Navarre Beach lifeguards prepare for 2023 season
February 28, 2023
Coming off a great 2022, which saw zero drownings and 44 rescues, beach safety division chief Austin Turnbull and the Navarre Beach Lifeguards are looking to follow up one winning season with another…
New crab trap regulation goes into effect in March
February 25, 2023
The more than 25,000 Floridians with recreational crab traps will soon have to make some changes.
A new Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission regulation, which went into effect March 1, requires crab…
Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli
February 24, 2023
Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach Thursday, Feb. 23, for the announcement of House Bill 1031, which seeks to address custody exchange…
SRC honors Leonardo employees for response to aircraft crash
February 24, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday proclaimed its appreciation for 11 Leonardo Helicopters and Leonardo DRS employees who pulled a pilot from a crashed private plane at Peter Prince Airport…
New HNFD firetruck provides wider fire response capabilities
February 22, 2023
Holley Navarre Fire District is home to a new 70,000-pound ladder truck. The new vehicle arrived in late January.
With the new 60-foot-long truck, HNFD hopes to be able to respond to a wider range o…
Benefit concert for Ukraine to be held Feb. 24 in Navarre
February 22, 2023
Feb. 24 is the one year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. For many, it has been a year of disbelief, horror, courage, grief, fear and hatred, as well as a year of inspiration, hope and an outpo…