Dean Light, the commissioner-elect for Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners District 4, will be sworn in Nov. 17 at a meeting in Milton.
Light was elected in August, following a primary matchup with incumbent Ray Eddington. Eddington will finish out his term this month.
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Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes three Bengal tiger cubs
With oversized paws, energetic personalities and plenty of stripes, three Bengal tiger cubs have found a new home at Gulf Breeze Zoo. The siblings are quickly adapting to their surroundings while serving as ambassadors for a species facing growing threats in the wild.
Navarre Beach Lifeguards report nearly 2.5 million visitors, zero drownings
Navarre Beach lifeguards went to work in early March and ended their season Oct. 31. For the eighth year in a row, there was not a single drowning.
The 2026 season saw a beach attendance of 2,498,767 people. According to Navarre Beach Lifeguards, preventive actions taken amounted to 2,296,453. Lifeguards also responded to 728 minor medical incidents and 82 major medical incidents.
Voters back challengers in fire commission races
Voters in the Holley-Navarre Fire District and Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District went to the polls in October and on Nov. 3 to decide who would serve on their respective fire commissions.
GOP loses State House supermajority as Democrats make gains
(By Jim Turner) Republicans are poised to drop around 15 seats and their supermajority hold in the Florida House, but are poised to recapture a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
And the GOP supermajority hold in the Senate is on thin ice as Democrat John Lowndes, the mayor of Maitland, was ahead of Sen. Jason Brodeur, a Sanford Republican.
Sow Wisely Lawn Care
This family owned business was out after the hurricane helping folks clear their yards. They saw me cutting and hauling a tree in my front yard, stopped and helped me finish stacking the debris. Small, family owned businesses like these are the backbone of any community, and I am thankful for the help. I will definitely call them for future lawn care needs and recommend you do the same!
Shoutout to the ladies at The Boardwalk Shop
These ladies are the kindest. We stopped for batteries and they didn’t have any to sell. But the kind lady went to the back office and gave us 2 batteries that she had. They also gave us shell finding tips and clues to find the Mermaid Mailbox! These ladies are a fine example of the Navarre community and one of the reasons we love traveling from Pittsburgh, PA to this beautiful place!
Shoutout to Autism Pensacola 2025 Connecting The Pieces Gala
Autism Pensacola’s 19th Annual Connecting the Pieces Gala is Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center. The event features a silent auction, music by the Dharma Beats, a walkabout menu-tasting provided by local chefs and restaurants, signature cocktails and a brief program. All proceeds of the Connecting the Pieces Gala support Autism Pensacola’s outreach efforts to serve children and families affected by autism in the local community.
Shoutout to Deb’s Coffee
Big shoutout to Deb’s Coffee, a fantastic small business with delicious coffee and passionate staff. My husband and I appreciate y’all so much, and the community wouldn’t be the same without you!
Shoutout to Momentum Church Pastor Steven Mendez
Momentum church. Pastor Steven mendez. Our barbershop was blessed by him this past summer! He actually blessed just about every place here in navarre, We love Steven at the Navarre beach barbershop, were blessed to have him as one of our supporters.
Shoutout to Lisa
Lisa helped numerous families in the Navarre area with Christmas, including my own children. I’m a single mom working 2 jobs and doing my best. She helped me put on a decent Christmas. Thankful for her.
Shoutout to Volunteers
Jovana C. wants to express their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated individual ( man ) who volunteers to cleans the roadsides along 399. Although I don’t know your name, I notice you every morning after my shift, diligently collecting litter with a trash bag. Your efforts truly make a positive impact on our community. Thank you!
Shoutout to Espresso Lane and kind-hearted folks
Espresso Lane, our beloved local coffee spot, goes above and beyond to make Navarre a brighter, friendlier place. For those enjoying the walking and running paths, Espresso Lane provides free, refreshing filtered ice water to keep everyone hydrated, and they even have a water station for our furry friends!
They have also set up a Free Little Library for anyone wanting to grab a book on their stroll.
It’s these small, thoughtful acts that make Navarre such a special community.
A huge thank you to Espresso Lane and the kind-hearted folks who make our town feel like home!
Shoutout to Juana’s Management
Shout out to the management of Juana’s for having a Bands for Bands concert that will help out musicians affected by the recent hurricanes.
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UWF archaeologist joins expedition searching for Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft

Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world, the mystery of what happened to the pioneering aviator continues to draw researchers to some of the most remote places on Earth.
For William Wilson, a University of West Florida maritime archaeologist and faculty research associate, the opportunity to investigate one of those places firsthand meant traveling thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean to search for evidence of Earhart’s missing aircraft.
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S.S. United States to be deployed as artificial reef Nov. 12
Soon to be the largest artificial reef in the world, the S.S. United States will be sunk Thursday, Nov. 12, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin.
The 990-foot ocean liner will now serve as home for numerous species of marine life, provide a premier diving destination and contribute to the local and regional fishery.
UWF archaeologist joins expedition searching for Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft
Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world, the mystery of what happened to the pioneering aviator continues to draw researchers to some of the most remote places on Earth.
For William Wilson, a University of West Florida maritime archaeologist and faculty research associate, the opportunity to investigate one of those places firsthand meant traveling thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean to search for evidence of Earhart’s missing aircraft.
Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes three Bengal tiger cubs
With oversized paws, energetic personalities and plenty of stripes, three Bengal tiger cubs have found a new home at Gulf Breeze Zoo. The siblings are quickly adapting to their surroundings while serving as ambassadors for a species facing growing threats in the wild.
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