Gulf Coast Community Updates

Voters in Navarre and nearby areas face a key choice on property taxes this November.

• Potential benefits: Raises homestead exemption to $150,000 in...

Pensacola residents can back affordable homeownership while enjoying a night out at this community fundraiser.

• Mark your calendar: Semi-formal gala...

Five Santa Rosa County deputies were hospitalized in two separate traffic incidents within 24 hours. One sergeant was dragged by a fleeing U-Haul...

Severe weather forced the Walk to End Alzheimer's – Pensacola to move from October 4 to November 1.

Participants should note:

• New date: Sunday,...

Close defensive battles are shaping the season, including Choctaw's 13-15 loss to Mosley and Lincoln's 13-10 win over Crestview.

• Deagan McCoy...

Illegal dumping and encampments on private land create major financial and access headaches for owners.

• Mike Al-Selwadi spent nearly $5,000...

Florida's unusually quiet storm season shouldn't fool residents—October has delivered major hurricanes like Wilma, Michael, and Milton in past years. Keep emergency kits and plans ready as the threat continues.

Families planning to attend the Soul Bowl at Blue Wahoos Stadium should note the youth football festival has been postponed due to heavy rain in the...

Pace’s first Wawa opens Oct. 8 at 4180 Berryhill Road with a 7:55 a.m. countdown, free coffee for all customers through Oct. 11, and T-shirts for the...

2026's Atlantic season is turning historically odd, closing September with zero hurricanes for the first time since 1994 and competing for quietest on...

Heavy rain and localized flooding are possible Friday through Sunday across the Florida Panhandle, including Pensacola.

• Friday setup: Scattered...

Local high school football fans have plenty to cheer about with these defensive standouts drawing attention at midseason.

• Brooks Clayton (Pensacola...

Pensacola becomes a hub for civic leaders and innovators at the Civic Leader Summit Oct. 6–8, where attendees will gain actionable strategies and...

Two Santa Rosa County deputies and a 13-year-old were hospitalized with minor injuries after a Monday evening crash on State Road 87.

• A trooper’s...

Danetoberfest returns to Seville Square on Oct. 17 for its 10th year as Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue's biggest fundraiser. Meet adoptable Great...

Northwest Florida sheriffs are warning residents about kratom-related deaths after nine overdoses this year across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and...

Pumpkin Boulevard returns October 25 with local vendors and fall vibes.

• Shop curated local vendors for pumpkins, handmade crafts and seasonal...

• Eight divisions cover inshore species like speckled trout, redfish, mangrove snapper, and flounder plus offshore catches including red snapper and...

Rain is expected to challenge offenses and fans this weekend.

• Niceville vs Godby: Homecoming tilt with Eagles needing the win for an at-large...

A family-friendly weekend event brings lawnmower racing, fried fish, and student art to the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds this Saturday.

• High-speed...