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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
The Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District held a christening event to debut their new rescue boat. The boat, which is 25 ft. and 8 inches long and 8 and a half feet wide, will be used in rescue scenarios in Santa Rosa Sound and, if need be, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced that it will be sending personnel and supplies to Lafayette County to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Debby’s landfall. The agency will be leaving the Sheriff’s Office at 2 p.m. today (Monday, Aug. 5).
Holley Navarre Fire District held its second annual summer cadet program this past week and this weekend. As part of the program, cadets had the opportunity to witness a car fire demonstration from firefighters with HNFD. Pictures by Navarre Press reporter Hansen Hasenberg.
