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…
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…
County public safety director talks ambulance service, emergency preparedness
July 9, 2025
With a population of 200,000 and growing, Santa Rosa County first responders must be as prepared as ever to meet the needs of the community. Add an influx of tourists each spring and summer and you h…
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, others receive $25K from FPL foundation
July 9, 2025
Spring and summer are the times of year when most wildlife in Northwest Florida are active. With greater activity means a greater chance they might need medical attention. That is when wildlife rescu…
County, pier operator collaborating on beach volleyball courts
July 8, 2025
With the growth of sports tourism, as well as a desire from county residents for more recreational amenities, Santa Rosa County officials are looking to add more sports recreational opportunities on…
Navarre’s Sevilla Street will be closed July 8th and 9th
July 7, 2025
UPDATE: A portion of Sevilla Street has been reopened. Following cross drain work, Sevilla Street, starting at 8304 Sevilla Street, has reopened.
Original post: Sevilla Street in Navarre will be…
Navarre celebrates the Fourth of July
July 7, 2025
Navarre residents and visitors flocked to Navarre Beach to catch a large scale fireworks display Friday night, July 4. The Independence Day celebration is put on by Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and San…
New K-8 cellphone policy coming to Santa Rosa County schools
July 7, 2025
The 2025-2026 school year will be a year of change for school cellphone policies, namely for schools with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This includes primary, intermediate, elementar…
State funding for county project vetoed by governor
July 3, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 June 30 after vetoing line items totaling $567 million, including several proposed Santa Rosa County projects. The final 2025-202…