Blue Angels homecoming pushed back one week
September 18, 2025
The Emerald Coast will have to wait an extra week for the Blue Angels’ return this November.
A hive of knowledge: Santa Rosa County Beekeepers’ Association
September 16, 2025
The Santa Rosa Beekeepers’ Association has been in operation for over 10 years.
According to association president Melissa Kalis, who took over the position a little over eight months ago, the organization was born out of the need for less travel to access beekeeping clubs. Several families, she said, were traveling 40-mile roundtrips to attend the meetings of other bee clubs in different counties in Florida.
And thus, the Santa Rosa County Beekeeper’s Association was born.
Boil Water Notice for areas of Navarre Beach rescinded
September 12, 2025
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice is hereby rescinded following replacement of valves in the distribution system and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
County warns of scam targeting Allentown Fire District residents
September 12, 2025
At around 8:30 a.m. CST on September 12, Santa Rosa County put out a press release warning residents of a scam targeting residents in the Allentown Fire District.
SRC Firefighters climb stairs in honor of 9/11 first responders
September 11, 2025
Twenty-four years ago, Sept. 11 became an infamous date in the annals of American history.
Four planes were hijacked, with three crashing into major American buildings, such as the Pentagon and Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Nearly 3,000 people died, including hundreds of first responders.
School board confirms Elliott suspension, replaces embattled Gulf Breeze assistant principal
September 11, 2025
Keith Elliott, the suspended I.T. professional for Santa Rosa County District Schools, has not been terminated. At least, not yet.
At their Sept. 9 meeting, the Sant Rosa County School Board voted to uphold the decision to suspend Elliott without pay but didn’t decide on termination of his employment, as Elliott had invoked his right to a hearing.
Navarre Beach Fire Chief arrested for DUI
September 10, 2025
Navarre Beach Fire Chief Danny Fureigh, 55, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 9, for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Santa Rosa County.
City of Milton to increase enforcement of certain code violations
September 8, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Milton will step up enforcement of “derelict, abandoned, and inoperable vehicles within city limits,” according to a press release from the city.
Leadership Santa Rosa and SRC Chamber of Commerce part ways
September 8, 2025
Leadership Santa Rosa and the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce have decided to mutually part ways after 41 years of working together to put on the county-wide leadership development program.

















