Topgolf adds second location within hours drive of Navarre
July 21, 2025
Topgolf, a golfing and entertainment venue chain, has opened a new location on Panama City Beach. Located in Pier Park City Center, the two-level venue is the 10th Topgolf location in Florida.
Grou…
Sheriff’s Office, Midway FD help rescue dog from storm drain
July 21, 2025
Protect and serve. That’s the mantra of many law enforcement agencies, and it was exemplified July 11 in Navarre, when a dog was rescued from a storm drain by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office…
Four dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in warm seawater
July 18, 2025
While many people think of sharks as a threat in the water, The Florida Department of Health is warning people to be mindful in and around the water for a different reason. Vibrio vulnificus, a bacte…
Santa Rosa County Mosquito Control director talks mosquito reduction
July 18, 2025
Mosquito activity can be year-round in Florida, but is especially prevalent during the spring and summer months as temperatures rise and rainfall increases.
To curb the prevalence of these pests, S…
WEATHER UPDATE: (Wednesday 11 a.m.)
July 16, 2025
The National Hurricane Center continues to watch an area of low pressure over the Florida Panhandle.
What the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ changes
July 16, 2025
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, an 870-page piece of legislation designed to make the tax provisions Trump enacted in 2017 with the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Sand bags available at four locations in Santa Rosa County
July 15, 2025
Santa Rosa County may experience heavy rainfall resulting in flooding from Invest 93L. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Mobile Office, local impacts will be dependent on whether this sy…
Watch for tropical development later this week
July 14, 2025
Forecasters are signaling possible tropical development around mid-week in the northern Gulf.
A look at leash laws in Santa Rosa County
July 11, 2025
With the growth of Santa Rosa County’s human population comes an influx of pets, such as cats and dogs.
To keep pets, and their owners, in check, the county has leash laws enforced by Santa Rosa Co…
Oriole Beach Road resurfacing work to begin July 14
July 10, 2025
Oriole Beach Road will have resurfacing work begin on Monday, July 14. The work will be from Highway 98 to Bay Street and is anticipated to be complete by Friday, July 18, weather permitting. Flagger…
















