Top 10 stories of 2023
December 27, 2023
1. Navarre’s growth brings new developments
From the arrival of Wynnehaven Plaza in east Navarre to the opening of several new businesses at Elevate Navarre, developers made their mark on Navarre a…
May 2023, year in review
December 26, 2023
New beach bridge
County Commissioner Ray Eddington told Navarre Press that he hopes replacing the aging Navarre Beach Bridge will improve traffic flow. He said in discussions with staff he’s sugges…
June 2023, year in review
December 26, 2023
Veterans parking spaces added to county facilities
District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington helped lead the effort to provide veterans parking spaces as county facilities. Put into motion by a couple…
April 2023, year in review
December 25, 2023
Turtle power
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center officially broke ground on an expansion to the facility.
March 2023, year in review
December 24, 2023
Rudman files custody exchange bill inspired by Cassie Carli
Friends, family and supporters of Cassie Carli gathered at Windjammers on the Pier on Navarre Beach for the announcement of House Bill 10…
January 2023, year in review
December 23, 2023
Navarre rings in new year with Penguin Plunge
The tradition continued for the 14th year at Juana’s for the Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle on Navarre Beach. The event benefited Healing Paws for Warriors f…
February 2023, year in review
December 23, 2023
Simply the best
Karen Cody, a math teacher at Navarre High School, was named Santa Rosa County teacher of the year Wednesday, Jan. 25. Santa Rosa District Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber, s…
Eglin Fire, BETA create base’s first E-aircraft emergency procedures
December 22, 2023
Upon the imminent arrival of Eglin’s first electric aircraft, the 96th Test Wing fire department began creating emergency response procedures to ensure they were ready.
Volunteering to be a guardian ad litem ‘is a joy’
December 21, 2023
Guardian ad litem. It’s a serious term for a serious responsibility: representing the legal interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children. And, according to Helen Jones of Fort Walton Beach…
Deck the Paws: Volunteers needed to bring tail-wagging cheers
December 21, 2023
The Pet Welfare adoption center seeks compassionate volunteers to care for pets in need this holiday season.
















