Soundside High has its first school resource officer
July 28, 2026
Dep. Patrick Adam Blackwood has been in law enforcement for 14 years. This August, he will step into a brand-new role.
Blackwood was recently announced as the first school resource officer for Sounds…
Navarre veteran with ALS receives Tunnels to Towers home renovation
July 27, 2026
A Navarre home was recently renovated for a U.S. Air Force veteran living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Tunnels to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit focused on helping first responders, vete…
Goldring Gulf Distributing expanding presence in Santa Rosa County
July 26, 2026
A distribution company in Milton is looking to expand its footprint in Northwest Florida.
Goldring Gulf Distributing, which currently operates out of 192,000 square foot facility, is looking to build…
Two Florida snakes listed as endangered by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
July 24, 2026
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the Key ring-necked snake and the rim rock crowned snake as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
Navarre house fire leaves one dead, family displaced
July 23, 2026
A woman died Sunday, July 19, after being rescued from a house fire Saturday, July 18, in the 2100 block of Villa Street. The fire was reported just before 8 p.m.
The 911 caller told dispatchers the…
UPDATE: Former Navarre gymnastics coach pleads guilty; indictment does not link crimes to gym
July 23, 2026
A gymnastics coach and social media content creator from Navarre who had moved to Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Monday, July 20, in federal court to multiple charges related to the production, possess…
Marine arrested in alleged vehicle theft in Gulf Breeze
July 23, 2026
A Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was arrested in Santa Rosa County after allegedly stealing a vehicle.
Jhustin James Baker, 22, is charged with vehicle theft. Booked into Santa Ros…
Santa Rosa County eyes ordinances to tow beach violators, curb RV parking
July 21, 2026
Santa Rosa County commissioners will begin to direct staff to begin drafting ordinances to curb parking issues seen throughout the county; from vehicles parking on beach dunes to RV’s parked on count…
‘Family complex’ development plans submitted to county
July 21, 2026
A ‘family complex’ is in the works in Tiger Point.
Developers with B&A Architectural Group Inc. have submitted plans to Santa Rosa County Development Services to build 3,825 square foot building…
Slidsters owner talks business after year and a half in operation
July 21, 2026
Located in a strip mall on the north side of Highway 98 in Midway, Slidsters Tap House grew from owner Scott Day’s love of the American food staple.
Slidsters Tap House, which opened March 25, 2025…












