News across Santa Rosa County

Real life Rosie the Riveters meet in Gulf Breeze
A few years ago, Navarre Press interviewed the now-102-year-old Thelma Taylor, one of the last Rosie the Riveter girls of the World War II era. Now, she has met her match. Fellow Rosie the Riveter Delphine Klaput, 101, was in Northwest Florida the weekend of Sept. 19 to meet…
Bagelheads eyes Gulf Breeze for future location
Bagelheads, a local chain restaurant serving breakfast and lunch items, has announced plans to come to Gulf Breeze.
A look at how area runners did in the Argonaut Invitational
Four area runners were in the top five at the Argonaut Invitational on Sept. 26 at the University of West Florida. Pace’s Leighton Reams and Navarre’s Jaelee Placke were third and fifth, respectively, in the girls race.
Cutie Patootie food truck earns national honor
Cutie Patootie Charcuterie and Sweets, a food truck in Midway, has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top 10 food trucks in the U.S.
Extra points from week six of the high school football season
The sixth week of the high school football season is history and it’s time to look back at how last week played out for area teams.
Navarre wrestler who allegedly abused woman in court
The man who allegedly held a woman against her will at a Navarre home in 2025 is being processed through the court system. Jordan Blake Williams, 35, was back in court Sept. 8, and attorneys are currently conducting depositions before trial.

Michael Carter on Titans’ active roster
Navarre's own Michael Carter has been added to the Tennessee Titans' active roster for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Carter is in his sixth season in the NFL and in his first year with the Titans after being signed in April.

Brian Out Loud
These columns are starting to write themselves thanks to the Florida High School Athletic Association. I go to check out the regional rankings for volleyball, and when I click on the rankings link on the FHSAA site, it spits out a list from MaxPreps.

Andy D’s reports $2,500 stolen in burglary
Andy D's Beachside Restaurant and Dock Bar on Navarre Beach was the site of a burglary just after midnight Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Taylor Netro making big strides during senior season
Taylor Netro is in her senior season as a golfer with the Navarre Raider girls golf team. And she went into the 2026 campaign feeling good about the way she is playing after working on her game in the offseason.

Dead body found in burnt car on Eglin range
A person was found deceased in a burnt out vehicle on the Eglin Range in the early morning hours of Sept. 23. The vehicle was found near Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boulevard.

Raider volleyball team shows ability to overcome adversity
Sloane FitzHenry called a timeout. Her Navarre Raider volleyball team trailed by double digits against Milton in the second set of Thursday’s match at home. A comeback seemed unlikely considering Navarre was down 20-8. The set turned out to be an example of never say never.