New school board seeks harmony with teachers
With two teachers union-backed candidates winning seats on the Santa Rosa School Board, some members foresee more cooperation on the lingering pay dispute that could ease contention with District Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick.
Williamson loss means state, national vacancies
When current District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson finishes his term in mid-November, he will leave a few positions vacant.
Primary election spurs strong turnout
The 2018 primary election drew more than one-fourth of the voting population to the polls, and many in Santa Rosa County are celebrating that turnout.
Gulf Islands seashore working to revise Jet Ski regulations
Back in 2000, the National Park Service limited personal watercraft use in all but 22 parks, including Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Commissioners hold firm on zonings
We support what you are doing, but not where you want to do it.
Pilot dead in Oriole Beach plane crash
Investigators are looking into the death of an unidentified man whose seaplane crashed into Santa Rosa Sound late Monday morning near Oriole Beach.
County approves increase in building permit fees
In exchange for faster service and better staffing, developers will be paying more for permits in Santa Rosa County. But the increase still leaves the county well below its neighbors in terms of cost to build.
For McCain, a life of courage, politics came down to 1 vote
Washington – For John McCain, a lifetime of courage, contradictions and contrarianism came down to one vote, in the middle of the night, in the twilight of his career.
School bus involved in East Bay accident
No major injuries were reported following a traffic accident involving a Santa Rosa County school bus on East Bay Boulevard Friday morning.
Former bridge worker questions construction cracks
Whistleblowers often start expose quests alone, backed only by personal revelations and their reputations. Motivations are always open to the question: What’s in it for them?











