And sure enough, "in our region, manatees have been reported as far north as the Blackwater River in Milton." Manatee sighting: Herd of 19 manatees spotted in Navarre Beach. How rare are the ...

Florida — A state judge on Monday recommended that Florida deny an oil drilling permit near the Apalachicola River, saying a spill would have “catastrophic consequences” for surrounding ...

Hundreds braved the Essex gloop for the annual Maldon Mud Race, which began in the 1970s, across the River Blackwater. Sixth-former Saski Madden, 17, of the town’s Plume Academy, was fundraising ...

The case has drawn attention because the state and federal governments have long taken steps to try to protect the river and bay. While relatively unusual for Florida, companies have long drilled ...

During this year’s legislative session, the Florida House and Senate have moved forward with a proposal aimed at preventing oil drilling near the river and bay. The legislative chambers have not ...

During this year’s legislative session, the Florida House and Senate have moved forward with a proposal aimed at preventing oil drilling near the river and bay. The legislative chambers have not ...

The city's current spot is polluting the Blackwater River. The new site is just north of Jeff Ates Road, which is not as close, but still near the river. Mike Patterson, who lives less than half a ...

The wait is over. Happy Joe’s Navarre welcomed an excited crowd of customers within its bright, multi-colored walls at 2502 State Road 87 S. on April 28. The pizza and ice cream shop has been in ...

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Navarre, Florida, woman has been sentenced for the premeditated murder of the father of her child. According to a release from State Attorney Ginger Bowden ...

Beginning in 2032, in the state of Florida, raw sewage that has been treated can no longer be discharged into a surface body of water. “Right now, we’re discharging into the Blackwater River.