Oct 20, 2025
Nearly 2-year neighborhood dispute at center of Code Enforcement case, bus stop change
A school bus stop will likely be moved in the Holley by the Sea community after a homeowner allegedly impeded students’ access to a bus stop in front of her home.
The incident reportedly occurred during the week of Oct. 13-17 at the intersection of Sandstone Street and Bahama Drive.
Oct 20, 2025
White Wilson files for bankruptcy, will continue operations
White Wilson Medical Center, P.A., or “White Wilson,” has voluntarily filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida on Oct. 3.
Oct 20, 2025
Former Santa Rosa commissioner running for Walton County Commission
A former Santa Rosa County Commissioner, who lost his re-election bid in 2024, will now run for the same position in Walton County.
Oct 17, 2025
Clerk of Court English talks breast cancer awareness
Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.
In 2016, English developed breast cancer, a rarity in men. He has since beaten it but wants both men and women to know their risks.
Oct 17, 2025
Discrimination lawsuit trudges on amidst ongoing school board controversy
A lawsuit filed against the Santa Rosa County School Board continues to move forward during a time when citizens have expressed discontent over arrests of several school district teachers and other employees.
Oct 15, 2025
Commissioners clash over $2.7-million Berryhill property purchase
The Santa Rosa County Commission’s vote to purchase late former Commissioner Jim Williamson’s 40-acre Berryhill property land for $2.7 million grew tense at their latest Oct. 9 meeting. Confusion and requests to table the vote led to a disagreement between Commissioner Colten Wright and Commissioner Rhett Rowell before the motion ultimately passed.
Oct 15, 2025
Garden Grubs 4-H Club hosts tree, camellia sale to support youth gardening programs
The Garden Grubs 4-H Club is hosting a tree and camellia sale to support youth gardening programs in Santa Rosa County.
Oct 14, 2025
Garrison Gets Nod as Next House Speaker
This story originally appeared on News Service of Florida’s website and is written by Jim Turner.
House Republicans on Thursday formally designated Rep. Sam Garrison to succeed House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, after the 2026 elections.
Oct 13, 2025
Septic-to-sewer conversion ordinance fails as board meeting takes a turn
A controversial public hearing at the Santa Rosa County Commission’s Oct. 9 meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd that filled the boardroom. The key agenda item up for debate focused on adoption of an ordinance for connecting septic tanks and systems to central sewage systems.
Oct 13, 2025
Thrills, chills to be found at Navarre’s Nightmare on Newport
Forget looking under your bed or in your closet—this Halloween, the monsters are due on Newport Street.






