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Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Calkins listens as Dr. Jean Siebenaler calls for his resignation.
James Calkins on Monday refused to apologize for remarks he made last month calling the Democratic Party “evil” and said he stands by his statements, despite residents calling for him to resign from the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.

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Preserve Navarre willing to wait for incorporation

Preserve Navarre is working diligently to distribute brochures to area residents “before it gets too hot,” according to Wes Siler, president of the two-year-old nonprofit organization, but it isn’t rushing efforts to incorporate the City of Navarre Beach.

Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins May 27

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s two 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays beginning May 27 through June 9 and Aug. 26 through Sept. 8. House Bill 7063, the largest tax relief plan in Florida’s history, was signed into law by Governor DeSantis extending the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from a single 14-day holiday to two separate 14-day holidays.

Calkins raises partisan objection to board appointee

James Calkins criticized Democrats and any Republican who doesn’t agree with his political views at Thursday’s regular Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners meeting.

County preparing bid request for Navarre Beach Bridge study

Santa Rosa County staff are preparing bid documents for a Navarre Beach Bridge project development and environmental study, Commissioner Ray Eddington said last week. He hopes the item is ready for commission consideration in June.

County to use eminent domain to take easements for Eglin RIBS project

Santa Rosa County will use eminent domain to take easements from private landowners in order to install pipe to a planned wastewater disposal site in the Eglin Reserve northwest of Holley.

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A better day is just a bark away

They say dogs are man’s best friend. While most friendships are developed over time, the friendly demeanor of the dogs from Love on a Leash is instantaneous. This is evident each time the Gulf Breeze chapter of Love on a Leash visits Navarre Gardens, one of a number of senior living centers the nonprofit visits monthly.

FWC announces dates for 2023 Lionfish Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the launch of the 2023 Lionfish Challenge, sponsored by Zookeeper. As a Florida-based lionfish hunting gear and apparel outfitter, the Zookeeper team is aware of the negative impacts lionfish have caused and want to support the organizations and divers working to fight the lionfish invasion.

Memorial Day at Navarre Park

Navarre residents gathered at Navarre Park Monday, May 29, for the community’s annual Memorial Day service. Politicians, Boy Scouts, veterans groups, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Navarre High NJROTC were just a few of those who came to the park to honor those who paid that ‘last full measure of devotion,’ as Abraham Lincoln once said.

FWC announces dates for 2023 Lionfish Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the launch of the 2023 Lionfish Challenge, sponsored by Zookeeper. As a Florida-based lionfish hunting gear and apparel outfitter, the Zookeeper team is aware of the negative impacts lionfish have caused and want to support the organizations and divers working to fight the lionfish invasion.

Memorial Day at Navarre Park

Navarre residents gathered at Navarre Park Monday, May 29, for the community’s annual Memorial Day service. Politicians, Boy Scouts, veterans groups, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Navarre High NJROTC were just a few of those who came to the park to honor those who paid that ‘last full measure of devotion,’ as Abraham Lincoln once said.


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