East Bay Boulevard Project Upcoming Closures
May 9, 2025
East Bay Boulevard in Navarre will close about half a mile east of Bergren Road on Wednesday morning, May 14. The road is expected to reopen by the end of the same day, and this is expected to be the…
American Legion Post 378 moves to new location
May 9, 2025
American Legion Post 378 has moved to a new location.
Known as the Little Legion, Post 378 had been looking for a new space for several years and eventually found their way to 4656 Gulf Breeze P…
Hurlburt Field Air Park to receive new upgrades
May 8, 2025
The Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park is entering a new phase of development aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and highlighting the legacy of Air Commandos.
Legislature extends session until June 6 to finish budget, tentative agreement on $2.8 billion tax relief package reached
May 7, 2025
(Article by Florida TaxWatch) Friday was supposed to be the final day of the 2025 legislative session but because they did not finish the only thing they are required to do—pass a budget—the Legislat…
Septic to Sewer
May 7, 2025
Ahead of the county adopting an ordinance to reflect the state statute requiring sewer connection, county commissioners assuage concerns.
Sudanese basketball player finds second home in Navarre community
May 6, 2025
Standing at 6’7”, it’s hard to miss Akok Chan (pronounced shawn) when you see him on or off the basketball court.
Originally from Sudan, he first arrived in the U.S. in 2020 on a student visa and b…
Construction on Leisure Street as part of the Eglin Regional Reuse Project Phase I
May 6, 2025
Leisure Street at Pepper Drive will be closed on Tuesday, May 6, for installation of the reclaimed water main. The roadway is expected to be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents in the area can ut…
FWC and partners reintroduce frosted elfin caterpillars in north Florida
May 6, 2025
Caterpillars of the rare frosted elfin butterfly were released earlier this month as part of an experimental program to reintroduce the species across north Florida. The reintroduction of this small…
Celebration of Life held for fire commissioner Dave Stone
May 5, 2025
Family, friends and firefighters across Northwest Florida gathered Sunday, May 4, to honor the life of Dave Stone, 78, who devoted much of his life to the fire service.
Held at The Club at Hidden…
Florida bill could eliminate tourism development councils, change tourism tax rules
May 5, 2025
UPDATE: The bill discussed in this article has been postponed indefinitely and will not be signed into law this session.
As Florida’s Legislative Session winds down, a bill focused on reforming F…