Aug 8, 2024
Navarre Gardens, community celebrate Jim Hawkins, retired fire chief
A crowd of around 30 people crowded into the lobby at Navarre Gardens on Highway 87 S to celebrate the service of James “Jim” Hawkins, a former fire chief in North Carolina who now resides at the assisted living facility.
Aug 7, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 1 Commissioner
Rollar Ayers (Republican) is seeking political office for the first time. He has worked at Papa John’s for more than 15 years and does seasonal farm work. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your campaign’s top priorities and why? A: I am running because our county is growing too fast and we […]
Aug 7, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 Supervisor of Elections
Cindy Hall (Republican) moved to Pea Ridge in 2005. She is a clinical laboratory scientist, and previously spent 20 years as a sales account executive for a Fortune 100 Company. Q: Election integrity is a hot-button issue. If elected, how would you ensure fair and secure elections in Santa Rosa County? A: The supervisor of […]
Aug 7, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 Clerk of Court
Jason English (Republican) is a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County. He currently serves as the chief deputy of the clerk of court. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney and has 18 years experience in the justice system. Q: It’s estimated that Florida’s clerks of court and comptrollers have nearly 1,000 statutory responsibilities. How […]
Aug 7, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 5 Commissioner
Colten Wright (Republican) the current District 5 commissioner, owns and operates the Tool Shack. The company has two locations and has been in business for more than 20 years. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your campaign’s top priorities and why? A: I will continue to use my experience as a small […]
Aug 7, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 3 Commissioner
James Calkins (Republican) has served as a Santa Rosa County commissioner for the last four years and is looking to keep his District 3 seat. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your campaign’s top priorities and why? A: My top priorities are to keep taxes low, stop illegal immigration in Santa Rosa […]
Aug 7, 2024
Are you ready for back to school?
With Santa Rosa County District Schools returning Aug. 12, students and their families may have questions regarding where to find information such as calendars, registration links, start and dismissal times and much more. Here are some key dates, times and links to help your family get ready.
Aug 7, 2024
Bit-Wizards earns top 5 spot on Florida Trend magazine’s best companies list
Bit-Wizards, a managed IT company based in Fort Walton Beach, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” for its 15th consecutive year. The annual “Best Companies To Work For In Florida” list featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories.
Aug 6, 2024
Beach restoration work to begin Nov. 27, last through January 2025
The long-awaited restoration of Navarre Beach, which was originally supposed to take place last year, is finally happening. According to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District, the restoration project was awarded to Manson Construction at the bid price of $11,491,462.
Aug 6, 2024
Firefighter cadet program returns for second year
Have you ever thought about what goes into being a firefighter?