Sand placement to begin soon at the west end of Navarre Beach
December 17, 2024
The Navarre Beach renourishment project is underway. Two submerged pipelines will be staged near 7631 Gulf Boulevard and just east of Navarre Towers near beach access #39A. Safety signs and fencing a…
Rudman bill looks to give more local control for beach ordinances
December 16, 2024
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman recently announced the introduction of legislation to end the privatization of beaches in the Sunshine State.
School board appoints new assistant principals at Woodlawn, Holley Navarre Middle
December 16, 2024
Santa Rosa County District Schools have appointed Brad Berry and Jennifer Netro as the new assistant principals at Holley Navarre Middle School and Woodlawn Beach Middle School, respectively. Netro w…
New air-to-surface weapon achieves milestone release
December 13, 2024
Eglin Air Force Base – A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon for the first time Nov. 7 ov…
“Hands go, hands come”: An Airman’s journey from Ghana to graduation
December 13, 2024
Hurlburt Field – “There were bushfires and famine; people were dying of hunger—it was horrible.”
Growing up in Ghana, Staff Sgt. Barfi’s younger years were marked by conflict and adversity, but…
Holley Navarre Water System considering 12% rate increase as part of five-year plan
December 12, 2024
The Holley Navarre Water System Board of Directors, as well as the System’s CEO and staff, met Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, to discuss the 2025 budget and potential rate increases the System’s membershi…
BP oil spill funds local projects
December 12, 2024
During the biannual local RESTORE council meeting on Dec.3 the county reviewed projects that have been successfully completed and funds awarded for projects to begin.
Florida again shatters tourism records
December 10, 2024
Tallahassee – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced record-breaking visitation numbers in 2023. Tourists to Florida were found to have spent a record $131 billion in the state—an increase of 5% over…
New field ‘a home’ for Pensacola State women’s soccer team
December 10, 2024
The rain stopped and the sun started to shine moments after a groundbreaking wrapped up on a stadium for the Pensacola State women’s soccer team.
It’s symbolic in that even brighter days are ahead…
Cold weather shelter open December 11
December 10, 2024
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will open on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must a…