Hotels in Navarre sell-out with Hurricane Helene evacuees in town
October 2, 2024
With Hurricane Helene barreling into the eastern part of the Florida Panhandle and the state’s Big Bend region, many Floridians in the storm’s path headed west for safety and shelter.
Boardwalk planned for Navarre Beach, architectural firm to be hired
October 1, 2024
The Tourist Development Council (TDC), which is the county board responsible for directing the Tourist Development Office (TDO) and their plans, has released initial conceptual plans for a new visi…
Project SEARCH helps young adults with disabilities transition into the workforce
October 1, 2024
Santa Rosa Medical Center is partnering with a nonprofit to ensure young adults with disabilities make the transition from school to the workforce.
National Hurricane Center watching another area in the Caribbean Sea for possible development
September 30, 2024
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching a trough of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea.
Animal Shelter dog adoptions closed until Oct. 7
September 30, 2024
Santa Rosa County Animal Services dog adoption operations remain closed at the shelter facility until Mon., Oct. 7 due to a bacterial illness called Mycoplasma cynos. SRCAS shelter and medical staf…
Addressing fire hydrant needs might be next on water system agenda
September 30, 2024
Fire hydrants aren’t something people think about often, but having one nearby your house can be the difference between a fire engulfed home and a small incident.
BISSELL Pet Foundation fall national “Empty the Shelters” event begins October 1
September 27, 2024
With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proud to …
Baptist Hospital celebrates first anniversary at new campus
September 27, 2024
Baptist Hospital is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new location at Brent Lane and I-110. The new Baptist Hospital emergency doors opened at 3 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2023, at which time the …
PHOTOS: Surfers at Navarre Beach take advantage of large swells from Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024
Sept. 25, 2024 | 4:45 p.m. As Hurricane Helene neared landfall in Florida, surfers were taking advantage of the large swells at Navarre Beach on Thursday, Sept. 26. Photos by Hansen Hasenberg.
FDOT’s Rail Safety Week highlights Florida’s new first-in-the-nation Rail Safety Coalition
September 26, 2024
During the last week in September, the Florida Department of Transportation and its partners in the railway industry joined forces to recognize Rail Safety Week, which served as a reminder of the w…