Jul 25, 2024
Beyond the controversial topics, the ‘meat and potatoes’ of government meetings is what’s really important
In Santa Rosa County, there’s a group of recognizable faces that you see at most public meetings. Whether it’s the Santa Rosa County Commission or Milton City Council, the same people are usually in the crowd.
Jul 18, 2024
There’s a lot of unknowns for Navarre incorporation to be on November ballot
If there’s anything we know after hearing years – even decades — of debate about incorporating Navarre, it’s this: there are a lot of people out there that believe they know what’s best for Navarre’s future.
Jul 11, 2024
Bypass talks sound optimistic, but Navarre residents will believe it when they see it
Last week, Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman said that the U.S. Air Force and local and regional governments are moving closer to making a Hurlburt Field bypass road a reality.
Jul 2, 2024
No, America isn’t perfect, but look how far we’ve come in 248 years
Election years are always a very polarizing time in the United States. In today’s social media focused world, “unfollowing” a long-time friend because of their political views, beliefs or opinions is as easy as the click of a button.
Jun 27, 2024
Commissioners: Please stay in your county lane
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners spent over an hour on June 24 arguing about a resolution regarding illegal immigration. It was an hour of commissioners’ time they can never get back. It was an hour of our life we will never get back. It was an hour of time when nothing was being done for the citizens of Santa Rosa County.
Jun 25, 2024
OUR VIEW: Commissioners need to stay in their county lane
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners spent over an hour on June 24 arguing about a resolution regarding illegal immigration. It was an hour of commissioners’ time they can never get back. It was an hour of our life we will never get back. It was an hour of time when nothing was being done for the citizens of Santa Rosa County.
Jun 20, 2024
Right decision made on Juana’s agreement after Calkins’ reversal
Political season sure does bring out some of the most unique situations.
We saw that a few weeks ago when Commissioner James Calkins did a reversal so large regarding Juana’s Pagodas and Sailor’s Grill that it should’ve been sponsored by ServPro. To reference the restoration company, it was almost like “it never even happened.”
Jun 13, 2024
Buckle up, it’s election season in Santa Rosa County and anything goes
As of this writing, with several days left in qualifying, there are 15 candidates for three seats on the Santa Rosa Board of Commissioners.
Jun 6, 2024
Prepare for hurricanes while skies are blue
Last week, nearly every media outlet in the region met at the Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center to get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. And if you haven’t seen the forecast for hurricane season in 2024, just know it ranges from bad to really bad. (Let’s hope forecasters are wrong this year.)
May 30, 2024
SAFE Act’s passage shows support for special needs community, law enforcement
You think you’ve seen the world until you’ve seen it as a parent.
Every day adventures are suddenly dangerous.