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Bagdad Village Preservation Association (BVPA) is looking to move a historic post office building closer to the Historic Bagdad Village Museum.

By moving the building, the BVPA aims to turn it into a museum open to the public. Displays inside will include information on the history of the post office and the Bagdad community.

Well known online for her “Unfiltered with Kyle” social media account, Kyle Connolly is now pursuing a seat on the Santa Rosa County school board.

Connolly initially ran in the District 5 race for school board but dropped out a couple of months ago, switching to the District 3 race.

With relatively few incumbents getting a pass, and numerous former office holders seeking a return to elected life, the 2026 election was set up Friday with hundreds qualifying for legislative seats, statewide offices including for the governor, and U.S. House seats under a new Republican-leaning map.

Beginning Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m., crews will begin pavement repairs on Garcon Point Road between Sundial Boulevard and Slalom Road.

With summer underway, Navarre Beach Lifeguards are minding the shoreline and helping ensure the next generation not only knows how to stay safe in and out of the water but also how to help others.

During the month of June, Navarre Beach Lifeguards hosted their annual Junior Lifeguard program, which features beginner and advanced courses. The beginner course lasts for one week and is being held twice this summer.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season lasts from June through November. While last year was quiet as far as named storms go, Florida Power & Light are staying prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws their way in 2026.

FPL is the state’s largest power utility. Serving a large swath of the state, they are a major player when it comes to turning the lights back on after a natural disaster rolls through.

An outdated policy requiring developers to install reclaimed water piping in new developments served by Holley Navarre Water System has been rescinded by the board of directors.

During the May HNWS board meeting, directors voted unanimously to rescind the 2017 resolution affecting developers. According to HNWS, the policy is “outdated” and no longer makes sense from both a regulatory and investment perspective.

Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Colten Wright says that a proposed amendment on the November ballot that would eliminate property taxes on certain homesteaded properties would guarantee cuts to public safety, infrastructure and other core county services.

While many associate early America with the 13 colonies, people often forget about the colonies which didn’t revolt.

Both East and West Florida remained loyal to the British during the duration of the war. In West Florida, the British were in charge from 1763 to 1783.

Dean Light has worked in various roles throughout the years.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years, earning the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, worked as the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor and later the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist at Crane Electronics in Fort Walton Beach and currently serves as a helping hand at Pik-Itz Art & Antiques, which he and his wife own.

Now, Light is looking to add another job title to his resume: County Commissioner.