Holley Navarre Water Board sticks to capacity fee for Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
August 27, 2025
The Holley Navarre Water System Board of Directors heard an update to a commercial capacity review for Jeremiah’s Italian Ice at the board’s Aug. 19 meeting.
Per the board, Jeremiah’s Italian Ic…
Sheriff’s Office: Opioid-related deaths down 66% in Santa Rosa County since 2023
August 26, 2025
Just a few years ago, Northwest Florida was ground zero for Florida’s opioid crisis. Now, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, drug overdoses and deaths have seen a sharp decrease.
‘He’s a biggun’
August 25, 2025
Alligator hunting season in Florida began Aug. 15 at midnight. Within just a few hours, what will likely be one of the biggest gators of the season was caught on the Yellow River in Santa Rosa County…
FWC seeking help from the public regarding bear found shot in Santa Rosa County
August 25, 2025
On July 25, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a report of a deceased bear found on Lovewood Drive in Navarre in Santa Rosa County. The bear had been killed by a…
Beacon resident, real-life ‘Rosie the Riveter’ celebrates 101 years
August 25, 2025
It isn’t every day you turn 101 years old.
Mrs. Thelma Taylor, a resident at the Beacon assisted living facility in Gulf Breeze, did just that Wednesday, Aug. 20, surrounded by family, friends a…
Navarre post office closes due to network disruption
August 22, 2025
The Navarre post office, located at 1910 Navarre School Road, was partially closed for the majority of this past week due to network issues.
Pensacola law firm alleges Santa Rosa schools’ negligence led to student’s sexual assault
August 20, 2025
Levin Papantonio Law Firm, based in Pensacola, has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Rosa County School Board, alleging the district’s negligence directly led to the assault of a minor students in th…
Bay scallop season opens Aug. 16 in the Gulf County Zone
August 19, 2025
The 2025 recreational bay scallop season for the Gulf County Zone (including all of St. Joseph Bay) opens Aug. 16 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This region includes all state waters from the…
Santa Rosa County Navarre Community Access Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study virtual project update
August 19, 2025
Santa Rosa County is undergoing a PD&E Study in an effort to create a Navarre Community Access Road. A virtual project update is currently available online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/1033/Navarre-Commun…
Ortega Street light coming this month
August 19, 2025
The long wait for the traffic signal at Ortega Street and Highway 98 is over.
Since the second week of August, crews have been working to install a traffic signal at the crowded intersection.