Navarre, FL

Several North Escambia and surrounding area high schools saw action this week, with dominant performances across the board. On Wednesday night, Blountstown dominated Northview 34-6, while Marianna edged Jay 24-20 in a closer contest. Pace narrowly defeated Niceville 30-25 in another tight matchup. Tuesday's slate featured some more lopsided scores. Tate overwhelmed Navarre 55-7, and Escambia shut out Gulf Breeze 30-0. Milton squeaked past Washington 14-12, while Pine Forest dominated...

Area high schools are wrapping up their regular season with makeup games this week after Hurricane Isaias forced postponements earlier in the fall. Tuesday night's matchups include Navarre at Tate, Gulf Breeze at Escambia, Washington at Milton, Pine Forest at Pensacola, and South Walton at West Florida. Wednesday's slate features Northview at Blountstown, Pace at Niceville, and Jay at Marianna. These games represent the final regular-season action for most area programs before the postseason...

Santa Rosa County is packed with entertainment and community activities this November, according to a roundup from Santa Rosa County Communications & Media Relations. For farmers market fans, the Navarre Farmers' Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Combs of Honey (Highway 87 & Segura Corner, across from Tractor Supply). You'll find fresh local produce, dairy, baked goods including gluten-free options, handcrafted soaps and candles, and live plants. The Highway 87 Outdoor.

Santa Rosa County is packed with family-friendly activities this fall, with several events hitting their peak season through November and a couple of standout options this coming weekend. If you're looking for Halloween festivities, the 26th Annual Navarre Beach Autorama takes place Saturday, October 31st at Navarre High School, featuring over 150 classic and vintage cars, trucks, and bikes. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with music, food, and vendor booths. Check-in starts at 8, and...

Santa Rosa County Libraries will close for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, and for Thanksgiving from Thursday through Saturday, November 26–28. The library system is offering several programs throughout November. Preschool Storytime for ages 3–5 continues at locations across the county, including Gulf Breeze (Fridays at 11 a.m.), Jay (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.), Milton (Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.), Navarre (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.), and Pace (Thursdays at 11 a.m.). Toddler Time for ages 18–36.

The Santa Rosa County Library System will reopen the Navarre Library on Wednesday, October 21, during regular operating hours, marking a step forward in the county's recovery from the recent hurricane. The Jay, Pace, and Gulf Breeze libraries and Library Administration remain open to serve the community. However, Milton Library and the Family History & Research Center will stay closed until further notice as cleanup and repairs continue. To support residents navigating recovery, open Santa..

The Navarre Beach Bridge will undergo temporary lane closures Tuesday, October 20, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. as the Florida Department of Transportation conducts routine inspections, according to Santa Rosa County Communications. Drivers heading through the work zone should use caution, follow all signage and flagger instructions, and obey posted speed limits. The closures are expected to last throughout the business day. Santa Rosa County residents can monitor the status of road and bridge...

Santa Rosa County is opening two temporary, free drop-off locations for residents to dispose of vegetative debris from Hurricane Isaias, offering an alternative to the county's ongoing curbside collection service. The sites are located at Lenny James Tolbert Memorial Park (Holley Ball Park) in Navarre at 3124 Bob Tolbert Road, and Santa Rosa Soccer Park in Pace at 3360 Joppa Drive. Both operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice. The service is available at no cost...

A 69-year-old Navarre man died Thursday afternoon when he was struck by another vehicle on Interstate 110 in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision occurred around 2:11 p.m. on October 15 in the northbound lanes near mile marker 5, close to the Airport Boulevard exit. The FHP did not immediately identify the victim or provide details about the vehicle that fled the scene. Hit-and-run crashes on local highways remain a serious concern for law enforcement....

Santa Rosa County has rescinded a boil water notice for all Navarre Beach Utilities customers after bacteriological testing confirmed the water is safe to drink, according to a county announcement Wednesday afternoon. The notice, which had required customers to boil water before consumption, was lifted following completion of required safety surveys. Santa Rosa County did not specify how long the notice had been in effect or what prompted the initial precaution. Other water utilities in Santa...