Paving plans: Roadways in Navarre to be paved in 2026
April 3, 2026
Each year, Santa Rosa County Public Works lays out a schedule of roadways to be paved throughout the county. In District 4, which encompasses Holley, Navarre and Navarre Beach, a total of 15 roads we…
Hurlburt spouse named 2026 Air Force Spouse of the Year
April 3, 2026
Military spouses often balance multiple roles, including housekeeper, parent and worker. Many handle these responsibilities while their active-duty spouse is deployed or at work.
Lyndsey Akers is no…
Santa Rosa County Commission to consider speed cameras in school zones
April 2, 2026
The Santa Rosa County Commission will consider adopting an ordinance on Tuesday that would allow automated speed detection cameras in school zones across the county, a measure that could result in $1…
Grant to fund Tom King Bayou septic-to-sewer conversions
April 1, 2026
Holley Navarre Water System is set to receive a $3.46 million grant for the Tom King Bayou area septic-to-sewer project. The funds will cover planned construction costs at three selected locations in…
NOAA, FWC investigating string of dolphin deaths in Florida Panhandle
March 31, 2026
A series of dolphin deaths in the Florida Panhandle has raised concerns and prompted an investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
As of March 23, 44 dolphins have washed a…
Part of Holley under Precautionary Boil Water Notice
March 31, 2026
Holley-Navarre Water System has announced a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Holley residents on Bob Tolbert Road south of Doyle Hawkins and Forester Roads.
Body discovered beneath Garcon Point Bridge; investigation ongoing
March 31, 2026
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased man who was found underneath the Garcon Point Bridge on Monday, according to a social media post from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Sea turtle stranding team ready for 2026 and beyond
March 30, 2026
Spring is upon us, and that means warmer temperatures both above and below the waves of Navarre Beach.
The increased temperatures will more than likely mean more sea turtles. While sea turtles are a…
98 and not slowing down: Holley resident celebrates another trip around sun with friends family
March 30, 2026
“Now these are some oysters,” declared Virginia Brown. She had just been given her order of fried oysters from Where Y’at Seafood in Holley on Monday, March 23. Brown and a group of friends and famil…
Santa Rosa civil service board nominations due by April 24
March 30, 2026
Nominations for a position with the Civil Service Board in Santa Rosa County will be accepted beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, by the Supervisor of Elections Office and must be submitted no later th…












