Emerald Coast Daily

Local Road and Safety Updates

• ⚡ Frontera Street Reopened: A portion of Frontera Street in Navarre between Montalban Street and Mikajack Avenue...

Arthur's remnants are pushing moderate flash flood risk across the region through Friday, with heavy rain raising concerns for roads and low-lying...

Florida's Joe Casello Act bans PFAS firefighting foams during training starting July 1, with penalties for violations, to address documented health risks to firefighters from these persistent chemicals.

Trivia Night hits Stripes in Navarre next Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 PM. Located at 1878 Andora St, the event stands apart from standard Team Trivia nights.

Retired Capt. Martha LaGuardia-Kotite channels personal tragedy into a mission saving lives on land and sea.

• Early drive: Family loss in high...

Tornado Watch 351 hit Escambia, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties Thursday morning, in effect until 5 p.m. CDT, with severe storms possible. The threat...

Rain in the forecast? These local spots keep families busy without hotel room boredom:

• Pensacola MESS Hall and Children's Museum for hands-on...

Flood Preparation

• ⚡ Free Sand Available: Santa Rosa County residents can obtain free sand on a first-come, first-served basis at four locations...

A bill approved by the Florida Legislature and awaiting the governor's signature would impose a 10 mph speed limit on e-bikes, creating new restrictions for riders across the state including Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.

• Volunteers from the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center swiftly rescued Bowser, a 172-pound loggerhead, after he was foul-hooked near his...

Santa Rosa County marked the completion of its first living shoreline at Floridatown Park with a ribbon-cutting, using grants totaling $925,000 to...

Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties are offering free sand to help residents prepare for heavy rain from Tropical Storm Arthur remnants.

• Santa Rosa...

Santa Rosa County libraries are offering free family events June 22–July 23 to celebrate the nation's 250th.

• Drop-in crafts at Navarre Library...

Audubon Florida warns that fireworks startle nesting birds like least terns and snowy plovers, causing adults to flee and exposing eggs and chicks to...

• Free sandbags: Santa Rosa County opens sites in Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Pace and Milton for residents to fill their own bags ahead of the storm
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Okaloosa County cleared a major hurdle Tuesday for sinking the SS United States as an artificial reef.

• Commissioners reapproved a Memorandum of...

• Northbound lane of Chumuckla Highway at Giddens Lane shifts to center at 8 p.m. Monday and reopens 5 a.m. Tuesday
• Giddens Lane at Chumuckla...

A local couple faces serious federal charges after a grand jury indictment.

• Andre Darrell Perry, 37, of Pensacola, and Alessandra Bassolino, 38, of...

Baptist's Stroke Recovery Group offers monthly support in Navarre for survivors and caregivers. The July meeting is scheduled for the 14th at noon, with members encouraged to share experiences.

Gilleran's Island Band brings Americana Soul Pop originals and fresh takes on familiar tunes to North Beach Social, with special guest John Reinlie on drums plus surprise twin fiddling.