Holley-Navarre Fire District responds to car crash in front of Dunkin Donuts
November 26, 2025
Around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Holley-Navarre Fire District personnel were busy tending to a fire engine at Station 45 when a man came by to tell the firefighters about a crash which had just t…
$37M verdict in favor of contaminated water victims in Midway
November 22, 2025
A Santa Rosa County jury has awarded a $37,495,930 verdict to 28 plaintiffs affected by the 2021 Midway water crisis. Represented by Morgan & Morgan attorneys Mitchell Schermer, Benjamin Webster…
End of penny production to impact cash transactions
November 21, 2025
Earlier this month, the U.S. Mint printed its final penny in Philadelphia.
First printed in 1793, the penny, which is really a one-cent coin, has become an oft-overlooked staple of American life. I…
Regional training day brings firefighters from across Panhandle together
November 21, 2025
Around 100 firefighters from across the Florida Panhandle attended the 850 Fireman training day at Midway Fire District’s Station 37 Friday, Nov. 21.
Santa Rosa traffic advisory for Thanksgiving week, early December
November 21, 2025
Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
In preparation for the Thanksgiving Day holida…
HNPS’ Lanpher brings positive mindset to positive behavior specialty
November 20, 2025
This year, Holley-Navarre Primary School chose Erin Lanpher as their school’s Teacher of the Year.
Lanpher has been teaching at Holley-Navarre Primary School for three years as a behavior coach. Sh…
Santa Rosa County Libraries receive 101 Wonderbooks through state-funded grant
November 20, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Library System recently added 101 Wonderbooks to its collections, thanks to a grant administered through the Panhandle Library Access Network.
Emerald Coast Wildlife sends longtime pelican resident to Florida Keys
November 19, 2025
After nearly a year of rehabilitation at Navarre’s Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Huey the pelican has flown the coop. Kind of.
Santa Rosa County man sentenced to life in prison for April 2024 kidnapping
November 19, 2025
Earlier this month, Jeffrey Leon Holley was found guilty of kidnapping and sentenced to life in state prison. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Judge Edward P. Nickinson.
Santa Rosa County warns about email scam
November 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County recently announced it has been made aware of a continued fraudulent email scam targeting individuals and businesses claiming to be from the planning and zoning department.






