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Page: Feed: --- ## [Sheriff’s office returns $1 million for county budget](https://srpressgazette.com/sheriffs-office-returns-1-million-for-county-budget/) _2026-08-25 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office has agreed to return an additional $1 million to offset its increase in the upcoming fiscal year budget, County Administrator Brad Baker told Santa Rosa County Commissioners at a committee meeting Aug. 25. ## [County advances $500,000 farmland easement plan](https://srpressgazette.com/county-advances-500000-farmland-easement-plan/) _2026-08-25 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Santa Rosa County commissioners agreed at their committee meeting Aug. 25 to advance a plan committing half a million dollars in county conservation funds toward farmland easements. ## [Check out results from Choctaw Freestyle Invitational](https://srpressgazette.com/check-out-results-from-choctaw-freestyle-invitational/) _2026-08-25 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Navarre, Pace and Milton all competed at the Choctaw Freestyle Invitational on Aug. 22 in their first official meet of the season. ## [Pace hosting Amy Wolfenden Invitational in September](https://srpressgazette.com/pace-hosting-amy-wolfenden-invitational-in-september/) _2026-08-25 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Pace’s Amy Wolfenden Invitational is set for Sept. 12 at the University of West Florida Aquatic Center. ## [Argos to play Seminoles in hoops showdown](https://srpressgazette.com/argos-to-play-seminoles-in-hoops-showdown/) _2026-08-25 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ A big-time matchup is ahead for the University of West Florida men’s basketball team in year one as a Division I program. The Argos will take on Florida State on Nov. 29 at the Bay Center in Pensacola. ## [Three things you need to know ahead of Santa Rosa County Commission meetings](https://srpressgazette.com/three-things-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-santa-rosa-county-commission-meetings/) _2026-08-24 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ The Santa Rosa County Commission is set to meet this week, with the agenda workshop being held in Tiger Point. The first of two meetings will be held Aug. 25 at the Tiger Point Community Center at 8:30 a.m., with final approval being held at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Building at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 27. ## [Wood looking forward to building up Soundside softball program](https://srpressgazette.com/wood-looking-forward-to-building-up-soundside-softball-program/) _2026-08-24 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Matt Wood once worked on the south end of Santa Rosa County as a coach. He’s back now as Soundside’s first head softball coach and is excited about the opportunity. ## [Sheriff: Man records, yells at voters at Santa Rosa Auditorium](https://srpressgazette.com/sheriff-man-records-yells-at-voters-at-santa-rosa-auditorium/) _2026-08-24 · Staff Reporters · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ A Navarre man was arrested after allegedly yelling, cussing and recording voters at Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton Tuesday, Aug. 18. ## [Extra points from week one of high school football season](https://srpressgazette.com/extra-points-from-week-one-of-high-school-football-season/) _2026-08-24 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Week one of the high school season is complete. Here’s a look back at the first week and what is ahead for Navarre, Pace, Central, Jay and Milton. ## [Milton council debates humor on city Facebook page](https://srpressgazette.com/milton-council-debates-humor-on-city-facebook-page/) _2026-08-24 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ A Milton councilman who questioned the humor on the city’s Facebook page told members at a work session Aug. 20 that the “expert guidance” he read had been compiled with the help of artificial intelligence, drawing laughter from some and beginning a very sharp discussion. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kkgkkqdwqhFB) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Central Jaguars make a little more school history in football](https://srpressgazette.com/central-jaguars-make-a-little-more-school-history-in-football/) _2026-08-23 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Central made its share of history last season, and it made a little more last Friday night, winning its first season opener in program history. The Jaguars rolled over Graceville 37-6 to start the season 1-0 for the first time. ## [HNWS sets rules, timeline for 2027 election](https://navarrepress.com/hnws-sets-rules-timeline-for-2027-election/) _2026-08-22 · Hansen Hasenberg · Navarre Press_ On a night when many in Navarre were paying attention to the Florida primary elections, Holley-Navarre Water System’s (HNWS) board of directors was making plans for its own election. Each January, HNWS holds an annual meeting, during which members elect candidates to serve on the water board. At its Aug. 18 meeting, the board appointed a director to the canvassing board, approved the election… ## [Pace Patriots dominate Fairhope in opener](https://srpressgazette.com/pace-patriots-dominate-fairhope-in-opener/) _2026-08-22 · Elijah Nall · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Wet conditions posed a rough obstacle for the Pace Patriots to overcome in their season opener against the Fairhope Pirates. A slow start changed quickly after a dropped snap by the Pirates turned into a long touchdown by Caden Shoemaker, beginning the Patriots’ journey to a 41-0 victory. ## [Jay Royals prevail in War on Highway 4!](https://srpressgazette.com/jay-royals-prevail-in-war-on-highway-4/) _2026-08-22 · Gage Roberts · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ To kick off the 2026 football season, Jay traveled to Baker for the latest installment of the War on Highway 4. When the two squads met on the field after a 45-minute lightning delay, it was one-way traffic for the Royals as they topped the Gators 35-6. ## [Navarre First Assembly hosts Day of Hope](https://navarrepress.com/navarre-first-assembly-hosts-day-of-hope/) _2026-08-22 · Hansen Hasenberg · Navarre Press_ Navarre First Assembly held its annual Day of Hope Saturday, Aug. 8. Day of Hope is a community event at which people throughout Navarre can get free groceries, children’s haircuts, school supplies and a hot meal and be prayed over. This is the fifth year the church has held the event. ## [Navarre Raiders battle Seminoles tough in season opener](https://navarrepress.com/navarre-raiders-battle-seminoles-tough-in-season-opener/) _2026-08-22 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Surrounded by several Florida High Seminoles, Jayden Jones needed a miracle to stay on his feet during a kick return in the first quarter of Friday night's season opener. Then the Navarre Raider standout found some daylight, running to his left before bolting down the sideline, covering nearly 100 yards in all on a big-time play that put the Raiders back in business with 7:46 left. ## [Head-on collision at Highway 98, Coral Street intersection](https://navarrepress.com/head-on-collision-at-highway-98-coral-street-intersection/) _2026-08-21 · Hansen Hasenberg · Navarre Press_ Two vehicles collided at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 (Navarre Parkway) and Coral Street in Navarre on Wednesday, Aug. 19. ## [Navarre Beach boardwalk bidding begins, residents concerned](https://navarrepress.com/navarre-beach-boardwalk-bidding-begins-residents-concerned/) _2026-08-21 · Hansen Hasenberg · Navarre Press_ The proposed Navarre Beach boardwalk is currently out for bid. The project, which is officially called the Navarre Beach Event Hall and Boardwalk Complex, has been in discussion for years, but plans picked up steam in 2025. Now, in 2026, the county appears to be moving forward with the project despite growing opposition. ## [Pace High principal disputes classroom capacity claims](https://srpressgazette.com/pace-high-principal-disputes-classroom-capacity-claims/) _2026-08-21 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Pace High School opened the new school year with Santa Rosa County’s largest student population with 2,351 students enrolled for the year and school officials saying they added portables to keep up with demand. ## [Homebuilding company, PulteGroup, moves into Northwest Florida](https://navarrepress.com/homebuilding-company-pultegroup-moves-into-northwest-florida/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporters · Navarre Press_ One of the nation’s largest homebuilders is moving into the Florida Panhandle. PulteGroup, an Atlanta-based development company, is opening a new division to support company growth and meet the strong demand for new homes across Florida. ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IUtlrcoIXxys) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Holley-Navarre fire assessment increase wins voter approval](https://navarrepress.com/holley-navarre-fire-assessment-increase-wins-voter-approval/) _2026-08-21 · Hansen Hasenberg · Navarre Press_ Holley-Navarre Fire District got what it asked for. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Navarre voters supported a fire assessment increase. According to the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections, the ballot measure received 3,727 “yes” votes to 2,839 “no” votes. Percentage-wise, the vote was 56.76 percent to 43.24 percent. ## [Panthers focus on bouncing back after tough opening loss](https://srpressgazette.com/panthers-focus-on-bouncing-back-after-tough-opening-loss/) _2026-08-21 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ A blocked punt early on against Pensacola Catholic proved to be tough for the Milton Panthers to overcome. The difficult moment in the first quarter led to a quick touchdown for the Crusaders and Milton never got on track offensively in a 20-0 loss Thursday night in their season opener on the road. ## [World War II veteran prepares to mark 100th birthday](https://srpressgazette.com/world-war-ii-veteran-prepares-to-mark-100th-birthday/) _2026-08-21 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ When Vincent Therrien turned 17, he spent much of that year trying to serve during World War II. ## [Looking back at Soundside’s first ever football game](https://navarrepress.com/looking-back-at-soundsides-first-ever-football-game/) _2026-08-21 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ The first play was a handoff to Robert Hawkins in the opening minute. He picked up a few yards. The first touchdown was a pass from Hunter Delaney to Alex Hepler a minute into the final quarter. ## [Cover 8-20](https://navarrepress.com/cover-8-20/) _2026-08-20 · Sandpaper Marketing · Navarre Press_ ## [Cover 8-20-26](https://srpressgazette.com/cover-8-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · SandpaperMarketingAdmin · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ ## [Fecal matters: Where Navarre Beach’s wastewater goes](https://navarrepress.com/fecal-matters-where-navarre-beachs-wastewater-goes/) _2026-08-20 · Hansen Hasenberg · Navarre Press_ Navarre Beach wastewater treatment plant filters, sifts, dilutes and cleans around 250,000 gallons of wastewater per day. After leaving a house, condominium or business on Navarre Beach, wastewater travels to 1411 Utility Drive, where it is treated until finally being pumped into Santa Rosa Sound. The county-owned facility is permitted to dispense up to 700,000 gallons per day into the waterway. ## [Lipscomb excited about coaching Soundside’s cross-country team](https://navarrepress.com/lipscomb-excited-about-coaching-soundsides-cross-country-team/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Elaine Lipscomb ran cross-country and track as a walk-on at Florida State. On that note, her love of running is evident, and she’s worked to bring that to her first-year team a Soundside, which is Santa Rosa County’s newest high school. ## [Zoning board recommends denial of Tiger Point cell tower](https://navarrepress.com/zoning-board-recommends-denial-of-tiger-point-cell-tower/) _2026-08-20 · Collin Bestor · Navarre Press_ A proposal to build a 150-foot cell tower behind the Walmart in Tiger Point drew a recommendation of denial from the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on Aug. 13 after residents said the project would worsen flooding problems in their neighborhoods. ## [Corliss Waitman signs with 49ers](https://srpressgazette.com/corliss-waitman-signs-with-49ers/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Milton grad Corliss Waitman is now with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers signed him earlier this month and he’s the first left-footed punter the team has had since Joe Prokop in 1991. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B1CjzUSeNsaT) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Raider girls golf team set for another season](https://navarrepress.com/raider-girls-golf-team-set-for-another-season/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Navarre’s girls golf team is ready for another year. The Raiders are led by senior co-captains Taylor Netro and Gabby Cover, and two-time regional qualifier Jaya McDonald. ## [Patronis, Valimont to meet for second time in November election](https://navarrepress.com/patronis-valimont-to-meet-for-second-time-in-november-election/) _2026-08-20 · Collin Bestor · Navarre Press_ With U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis taking 71 percent of the vote districtwide in the Aug. 18 Florida primary, the first-term congressman from Panama City will face off against Democratic challenger Gay Valimont in the November general election. ## [Football Preview: Milton, Pace, Jay and Central set for kickoff!](https://srpressgazette.com/football-preview-miltonpace-jay-central-ready-for-kickoff/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Week one of the high school football season is here and it’s time to play games that count. Milton gets things started tonight with a road game against Pensacola Catholic. Pace hosts Fairhope, Central welcomes in Graceville and Jay battles Baker on the road. ## [Raider Game Day! Navarre opens season in Tallahassee](https://navarrepress.com/raider-game-day-navarre-opens-season-in-tallahassee/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Navarre’s football team kicks off the 2026 season Friday night in Tallahassee. The Raiders will play at Florida State High in their opener. Game time is 7 p.m. EST. ## [Donalds, Jolly win governor primaries, will face off in general election](https://navarrepress.com/donalds-jolly-win-governor-primaries-will-face-off-in-general-election/) _2026-08-19 · News Service of Florida · Navarre Press_ (By Gray Rohrer) U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds fended off challenges from 10 other Republicans in Tuesday’s primary to carry his party’s nomination for governor into the general election. He’ll face former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, a former Republican who switched parties and easily defeated five other Democrats. ## [Santa Rosa County voters flip one seat in school board elections](https://navarrepress.com/santa-rosa-county-voters-flip-one-seat-in-school-board-elections/) _2026-08-19 · Collin Bestor · Navarre Press_ Santa Rosa County voters flipped one seat on the Santa Rosa County School Board during the Florida primary on Aug. 18, with the race over who will hold that seat moving to the November general election. ## [Sign dispute involving Santa Rosa commissioner ends without charges](https://srpressgazette.com/sign-dispute-involving-santa-rosa-commissioner-ends-without-charges/) _2026-08-19 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith says that while he removed signs critical of him, he argued the signs were unmarked and sat on public land after a resident reported him to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office for theft. ## [Santa Rosa voters oust two incumbent commissioners](https://navarrepress.com/santa-rosa-voters-oust-two-incumbent-commissioners/) _2026-08-19 · Collin Bestor · Navarre Press_ Santa Rosa County voters ousted both sitting commissioners on the ballot during the Florida primary on Aug. 18, completing a turnover of four of the board’s five seats in four years. ## [Raider volleyball team shows a lot of heart in battle with Eagles](https://navarrepress.com/raider-volleyball-team-shows-a-lot-of-heart-in-battle-with-eagles/) _2026-08-19 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Sloane FitzHenry called her first home game as the head coach of the Navarre Raider volleyball team a ‘surreal experience.’ Sure, she wanted to win it, but she was proud of the way her team played in a hard-fought three-game loss to the Niceville Eagles on Tuesday night. ## [Uthmeier rewrites property tax cut ballot summary](https://navarrepress.com/uthmeier-rewrites-property-tax-cut-ballot-summary/) _2026-08-19 · News Service of Florida · Navarre Press_ (Article by Gray Rohrer) Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday released a redraft of the ballot summary of Amendment 3, the large property tax cut measure pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. A Leon County judge last week ordered the ballot summary and title of the proposal to be rewritten, as the originals were misleading and filled with political rhetoric. The new version swaps out the florid… ## [Regional leaders discuss Highway 98 solutions at Hurlburt traffic roundtable](https://navarrepress.com/regional-leaders-discuss-highway-98-solutions-at-hurlburt-traffic-roundtable/) _2026-08-19 · USAF Public Affairs · Navarre Press_ Military leaders, elected representatives and transportation officials gathered for Air Force Special Operations Command’s traffic roundtable at the Freedom Tech Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Aug. 17. The roundtable served as a platform for key representatives to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce congestion along U.S. Highway 98. Attendees reviewed progress made since the first roundtable… ## [UPDATE: East Bay Boulevard partially closed for gas leak](https://navarrepress.com/east-bay-boulevard-partially-closed-for-gas-leak/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporters · Navarre Press_ UPDATE: Part of East Bay Boulevard has reopened, giving residents access to their houses. Traffic will remain slow and drivers should use caution in the area. ORIGINAL: A gas leak has led to the closure of part of East Bay Boulevard in Navarre. The incident happened just prior to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, and remains unresolved. ## [Pensacola State volleyball team ranked in top 10](https://srpressgazette.com/pensacola-state-volleyball-team-ranked-in-top-10/) _2026-08-18 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Pensacola State’s volleyball team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 8 in NJCAA Division II. ## [FWC Pensacola Lionfish Invitational Tournament set for September](https://navarrepress.com/fwc-pensacola-lionfish-invitational-tournament-set-for-september/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporters · Navarre Press_ The 1st Annual FWC Pensacola Lionfish Invitational Tournament and Festival is coming to Plaza de Luna, Palafox Pier in Pensacola, Florida, Sept. 24 to 27. Whether you’re competing in the tournament or just joining the festival fun, FWC encourages people bring the family to learn about lionfish, taste this invasive species, enjoy activities and raffles and experience a weekend of conservation and… ## [Baker enjoying chance to coach with UWF Argos](https://navarrepress.com/baker-enjoying-chance-to-coach-with-uwf-argos/) _2026-08-18 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Mason Baker was about to graduate from Navarre High School last year when he found out he was going to have an opportunity to coach football at the University of West Florida. ## [How To Recognize and Treat Mole Crickets in Your Lawn](https://srpressgazette.com/how-to-recognize-and-treat-mole-crickets-in-your-lawn/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporters · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions says mole crickets are one of the most destructive lawn pests we have along the Emerald Coast. “Mole crickets are insects that burrow just under the surface of the soil and feed on grass roots. They look like a cricket but have powerful front legs that are well adapted for borrowing through soil. They have a one-year life cycle that begins… ## [The Ridge, other local theaters rebrand](https://srpressgazette.com/the-ridge-other-local-theaters-rebrand/) _2026-08-18 · Hansen Hasenberg · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ The Breeze Cinema 8 in Gulf Breeze, The Ridge Cinema 8 in Pace and Marquis Cinema 10 in Crestview have been under the ownership of the Offerdahl family since their inception. Their company, which operates as Ashbrie Cinemas, recently made a rebranding effort with updated logos, site upgrades and a new marketing campaign.