Aydelott cleared to move to lower-security facility
February 8, 2026
After a recent court ruling, William Brandon Aydelott will move to a less restrictive mental health treatment facility in Tallahassee.
This marks the second time in the past two years Aydelott has…
Master Gardeners host rose bush and grape pruning demo
February 6, 2026
The Master Gardeners of Santa Rosa County will be demonstrating how to prune grape vines and rose bushes at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. The class will take place in the gardens at the county extension…
Navarre man arrested during drug sting, allegedly sold to high schoolers
February 4, 2026
A Navarre man was arrested Feb. 3 during a targeted narcotics operation in Milton.
Damorian Joseph McCarty, 19, is charged with drug possession, burglary, larceny and damaging property with crimin…
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union donates 140 coats to students
February 4, 2026
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union recently concluded a community coat drive to help keep local students warm during the winter months.
Gulf Breeze CEO stepping down by end of month
February 4, 2026
Grace Carbaugh is stepping down as president and CEO of the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Jan. 22.
The announcement was made in a post on the chamber’s Facebook page. Carb…
Navarre animal rehab now testing for lead in birds
February 2, 2026
At Sandspur Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Navarre, Anna Hackney cares for a wide range of animals. Over the past nine years, she has taken in mammals and reptiles, but her work has focused la…
Santa Rosa County officials mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month
February 2, 2026
Local officials and regional agencies are using January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month to draw attention to risks facing children and adults in Northwest Florida, emphasizing that trafficking re…
Traffic to be impacted by Navarre Beach Bridge inspections this month
February 2, 2026
Navarre Beach Bridge will undergo a series of routine bridge inspections beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18 and ending Thursday, Feb. 19.
All drivers license related exams in Florida to be English only
January 30, 2026
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently announced a change in policy regarding how driver license exams are proctored.
Starting Friday, Feb. 6, all driver license know…
Microplastic researchers test new water cleaning process in Santa Rosa County
January 29, 2026
A group of people from Maryland say they may’ve found a way to remove microplastics from waterways.
The group, spearheaded by Doug Hood, recently visited Santa Rosa County to conduct experiments wi…
















