Gulf Coast Community Updates

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos face the Biloxi Shuckers in a three-game series August 14-16 at Keesler Federal Park. Grab tickets for this fun regional matchup perfect for local baseball fans.

A Heat Advisory is in effect Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the northern Gulf Coast, including Navarre.

• Highs in the middle 90s with heat...

An alligator caused a traffic slowdown at the 17th Avenue Graffiti Bridge trestle on Friday, meandering down the roadway as drivers stopped to film...

Navarre healthcare spots are actively recruiting with flexible options and a standout bonus.

• Lab Technologist at Labcorp (Ascension Sacred Heart...

Mark your calendar: Navarre Beach Fire District holds its public budget hearing on Sept 8, 2026, at 4:30 pm at Fire Station 49, 1413 Utility Drive....

The proposed Holley-Navarre Fire District referendum would raise residential fees from $162.23 to $231.15 yearly for homes up to 2,300 sq ft — about...

Local venues are rolling out regular live music this week while bigger festivals fill the calendar through fall.

• This week in Navarre area: Karaoke...

Congressman Patronis opened a new satellite office in Milton to better serve Santa Rosa County.

• Center for Independent Living recognized for...

• New dining option at 20 Daniel St. held grand opening Aug. 5 with chamber ribbon cutting
• Replaces former Wendy's, serving fresh hand-battered...

Heat advisory in effect across Northwest Florida with heat indices reaching 108-110 degrees.

Safety tips from NWS:

• Drink plenty of fluids and stay...

Florida's revised Amendment 3 ballot language clarifies major property tax changes ahead of the November vote.

• Homestead exemption for non-school...

Neighbors are embracing the spirit of community sharing by offering useful household goods for free this week.

• Furniture options: Slate-top coffee...

Razhane Harrison, 31, faces up to 15 years in prison after indictment for giving a Glock 9-mm pistol to convicted felon Marcellos Likely-McWilliams III. Trial set for Sept. 8.

Pensacola now has its first brick-and-mortar survivor-led advocacy center, which will also house the country's first survivor leader certification program.

Escambia County faces declining enrollment, lawsuits, and budget shortfalls in the 2026 school board race.

• Incumbent Paul Fetsko, 74, retired Navy...

• 14 individual shelters plus a hygiene trailer with showers and bathrooms now ready for use
• Outreach teams will identify residents from streets,...

Escambia County is reviewing historical public use of Perdido Key’s dry-sand beaches, and residents can help shape the outcome.

• Meeting details:...

A Pensacola teen received 40 years in prison Thursday for killing her mother's fiancé at age 15.

• Sunshine James pleaded no contest to second-degree...

Gov. Ron DeSantis presented a $9 million state grant to advance Birdon America's 400,000-square-foot headquarters at the Port of Pensacola, supporting...

The Gulf Roam calendar acts as a practical one-stop resource, linking directly to official event calendars for Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Navarre...