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 […]
Aug 9, 2024
Navarre still waiting on Fatboys restaurant to open
It’s been over a year since Fatboys, a regional burger chain, announced it was coming to Navarre. A sign outside Fatboys soon-to-be-home, at 8651 Navarre Parkway, indicates the restaurant is coming soon. Looking inside, it’s clear there is still work to do.
Aug 9, 2024
Navarre High assistant principal once carried the Olympic flame
In 2028, the United States will host the Olympic games in Los Angeles. The last time the U.S. hosted the Summer Olympic Games was 1996, when it was held in Atlanta.
Aug 8, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 2
Mariya Calkins has been a Santa Rosa County resident for 14 years and is the founder and vice-chairwoman of the Moms for Liberty Chapter in Santa Rosa County. 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: School safety […]
Aug 8, 2024
Meet the candidates for 2024 Superintendent of Schools
Karen Barber (Republican) the current superintendent has been an educator for 38 years, including 27 years in Santa Rosa County. She has experience at the pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and college level. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. What additional safety measures will you implement if you’re elected? […]
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 […]





