Navarre man sentenced to 15 years for pulling gun on bail bondsman
October 30, 2023
Cameron Dain Gillilan, 31, of Navarre, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was ann…
School board approves new health insurance plan, teachers will still see increased premiums
October 30, 2023
The Santa Rosa County school board approved a health insurance program for school district teachers and other employees at a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The health insurance program for 2024…
Water System deadlines audit recommendations at summer 2024
October 30, 2023
The Holley Navarre Water System is looking to rectify past issues with their procedures and policies, as well as mend public trust in the system’s management. To do this, the system’s board of direct…
Butterflies move into their new home at the Panhandle Butterfly House
October 28, 2023
The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center celebrated the grand opening of its new butterfly vivarium Saturday during its Third Annual Monarch Madness event.
County adds noncompliance penalties to Lifeguard Ambulance pact
October 27, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Commission last week voted to change how it tracks Lifeguard Ambulance Service’s contract compliance, going back to a time-on-scene metric but adding fines of up to $20,000 for…
Preserve Navarre incorporation effort at ‘halftime’
October 26, 2023
Preserve Navarre has reached “halftime” of its fight to incorporate southeastern Santa Rosa County, according to its president, Wes Siler.
“Think of it like football,” Siler said at a meeting Monda…
IMPACT 100 names several Santa Rosa nonprofits as 2023 grant recipients
October 26, 2023
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a nonprofit organization which raises funds for other local nonprofits, has named their list of recipients for their 2023 grants. For 2023, IMPACT 100 raised $1,192,000…
AFSOC embraces Extended Reality (XR) to enhance readiness
October 23, 2023
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – Extended Reality (XR) is revolutionizing the way Air Force Special Operations Command is approaching training and readiness. XR is an umbrella term that encompasses Virtual Rea…
HNWS board approves proxy votes for Articles of Incorporation ballot, preps for election
October 20, 2023
The forthcoming 2024 HNWS election is shaping up to be consequential for the utility’s ability to reform.
Aside from the main board of directors ballot at the 2024 HNWS election, there will be a se…
Resiliency message emphasizes community importance
October 20, 2023
Eglin Air Force Base – The base hosted two resiliency training sessions here Oct. 2.
Kristen Christy, a national resilience trainer, shared her message with base personnel, including her own heartb…






