Aug 15, 2024
Company that will organize Navarre incorporation vote promises fairness, explains voting process
The company being paid to conduct a straw poll on Navarre’s incorporation has been around for over 100 years and has organized votes all around the country of varying sizes and scope. Preserve Navarre, which is pushing for Navarre’s incorporation, has hired Honest Ballot, a company out of New York that has organized elections since […]
Aug 15, 2024
Santa Rosa County to create time limits for county-owned boat docks
Santa Rosa County is cracking down on boaters who tie their vessels to a county dock for extended periods of time, beyond the purpose of loading and unloading.
Aug 14, 2024
Is your license plate displayed legally?
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) issued a warning to drivers with Florida license plates that have been airbrushed, vinyl-wrapped, or customized. Such alterations violate the legal tag requirements under Florida law for reflectivity and safety enhancements and can potentially impact the yellow validation stickers. Driving on a public roadway with these altered plates is against the law and violates Section 320.061 in the Florida statutes, which prohibits the unlawful altering of a Florida license plate.
Aug 14, 2024
Law firm announces one of its namesakes passes away at 104
Law firm Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon announced last week that Patrick Emmanuel, one of the firm’s namesakes, had passed away at the age of 104.
Aug 13, 2024
Former Olympic gold medalist saves Navarre teen after jet ski crash
Camden Cooper is counting his blessings after a horrific jet ski crash nearly killed him.
Aug 13, 2024
Gold medal Raider
Emily (Madril) Sams has always wanted to win a gold medal at the Olympics. She no longer has to dream about it after the United States Women’s National Soccer team defeated Brazil 1-0 last Saturday at the Paris Olympics to claim the gold medal for the first time since 2012.
Aug 9, 2024
Navarre Beach sees successful sea turtle nest hatch
Sea turtle fans rejoice! Navarre Beach has had a confirmed successful nest hatch.
The nest, one of two in the Navarre Beach Marine Park, is set to be assessed Sunday, Aug. 11 by Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center personnel. According to an initial reading of the tracks outside the nest, Cathy Holmes, NBSTCC’s founder, said all but a few turtles went toward the Gulf after hatching.
Aug 9, 2024
How to vote
Election day is Aug. 20, but voters may also cast a ballot by mail or participate in early voting Vote-by-Mail
Aug 9, 2024
Where do I vote?
Where voters cast their ballot on election day is decided by the address on their voter registration. Voters must go to their registered voting precinct to cast their ballot on election day. If you are unsure of your voting precinct, go to votesantarosa.com/Where-Do-I-Vote. Type your street name into the search box slowly, then select it from the list provided. Here is a list of voting precinct locations for Santa Rosa County:
Aug 9, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 4
Angie Straughn has lived in Santa Rosa County for 33 years. She is a consultant and project manager with Registry Partners Inc. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. Are there additional safety measures you are in support of if you’re elected? A: Ensuring a sufficient number of trained school resource […]