Northwest Florida’s connections with space travel
July 19, 2024
Fifty-five years ago this week, mankind achieved something it had long dreamed: a lunar landing.
From July 16 to 24, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins ventur…
Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream set to open mid-September
July 18, 2024
Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream is looking to open in September, according to the restaurant’s owner.
Jen Harding, and her husband, Jeff, have been working to develop the restaurant in Navarre for…
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Center goes to SharkCon
July 18, 2024
The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center took its show on the road this July for SharkCon 2024, held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
Florida State Parks Foundation, companies collaborate to provide e-bikes for Florida State Parks Rangers
July 17, 2024
The Florida State Parks Foundation, Cannondale Bicycle Corporation and REI Co-op’s Winter Park Store recently announced a collaboration to provide Cannondale e-bikes for use by Florida State Parks ra…
Water System reviews Capital funding ahead of budgeting
July 16, 2024
Holley Navarre Water System has several large-scale projects it’s taking on in the next few years. To pay for these projects, the water system has taken out a $19.5 million loan from Ameris Bank.
Proportion-Air holds grand opening for new R&D facility
July 16, 2024
Electro-pneumatic pressure regulation and flow control manufacturer Proportion-Air recently celebrated the completion of its new facility in Gulf Breeze with a grand opening event last month.
Santa Rosa County to dedicate new military flags at Admin building
July 15, 2024
The public is invited to join the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for a flag dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 in front of the county administration office, 6495 Caroline…
Ag commissioner cracks down on hemp companies for marketing to children
July 15, 2024
Two hemp companies operating in Florida have been dealt a blow thanks to enforcement actions taken by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. On July 11, the state Department of Agriculture…
Homes for sale in Navarre on the rise, but sales falling
July 15, 2024
The number of single-family homes for sale in Navarre continues to rise, but the number of homes sold continues to fall, according to numbers from FloridaRealtors and SunStats.
Commissioners Eddington, Smith receive commissioner leadership designations
July 12, 2024
Santa Rosa County Commissioners Ray Eddington and Kerry Smith have recently achieved designations for a commissioner leadership program. Eddington, who represents District 4 (Holley, Navarre, and Nav…
















