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Inaugural Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fish Fry this Weekend!
Souped‑up lawnmowers will fill the air at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 3, 2026 during the Inaugural Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fat Boy Fish Fry Contest. The event will also feature a student art show. Santa Rosa Medical Center, United Bank and Three Trades Consultants are sponsors. These family‑friendly events promise … read more
HNWS CEO Jeff Crigler Selected for Class V of Leadership Northwest Florida
Holley Navarre Water System, Inc., (HNWS) is proud to announce that Jeff Crigler has been selected by Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate in Class V of the Leadership Northwest Florida program. The program is designed to focus on regional collaboration through community, content, and connection. Class V participants will be immersed in a … read more
Local Students to Showcase “Shape of Water” Art during Inaugural Lawnmower Races
Gulf Breeze Art Teacher, Susan Pond with Student Artist, Violet. CALL TO STUDENT ARTISTS! The creative talents of Santa Rosa County’s youth will take center stage at the 4‑H “Shape of Water” Art Show, debuting Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds during the Inaugural Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fat Boy Fish Fry … read more
Munson Heritage Festival Returns with Art, History, Jeep Show & Old‑Time Traditions
Live entertainment will fill the stage both days of the Festival (full schedule of performers below) Families from across the region will gather the second weekend in October deep in the heart of Blackwater River State Forest for the 22nd Annual Munson Heritage Festival, a two‑day celebration of old‑time skills, local history, and community pride. The … read more
Daughter Returned to Navarre Mom after Political Powerhouses Join Legal Fight Against DCF
Florida Senator Jason Pizzo, an attorney, took on Joy Zuraff’s case pro bono. Pictured today, following Zuraff’s hearing at Santa Rosa County Courthouse (left to right): Pizzo, Zuraff, and retired local nurses Sherry Chapman and Cindy Smith, who were instrumental in bringing the case to the attention of state legislators. Navarre mom Joy Zuraff’s daughter … read more
Santa Rosa Gears Up for First‑Ever Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fat Boy Fish Fry Contest
The roar of souped‑up lawnmowers will fill the air at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as the county hosts its first‑ever Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fat Boy Fish Fry Contest. These family‑friendly events promise a full day of fun, food, and community spirit. Spectators can cheer on racers … read more
Northwest Florida’s Next Step in Foster Care
The measure of a foster care system should be how well it succeeds in safely keeping children with family, reunifying them with family, or helping them find a permanent home. By these measures, Northwest Florida is making real progress. When NWF Health Network assumed responsibility for foster care in Circuit 1 in November 2022, more … read more
