Okaloosa County’s District 3 Commissioner Nathan Boyles’ trash war smells of hypocrisy
As a citizen of Okaloosa County, residing in the extreme southwest corner of the county, I conduct most of my life’s activities in Santa Rosa County (SRC) due to proximity.
I shop in Navarre & Gulf Breeze and attend church & frequent the beaches in Navarre.
Editorial: Concerned about our county
Over the 21-plus years Navarre Press has been covering Santa Rosa County, there have been many challenging times. We have reported on damaging hurricanes, a recession and legal battles that have divided elected officials and residents.
But it seemed we were on a good path heading into 2021. The Board of County Commissioners had a mix of experience and new perspectives, the staff had a strong leader in County Administrator Dan Schebler and county growth was encouraging.
More listening, civility needed in public meetings
In recent months, Santa Rosa County has developed a reputation for public meetings marked by outbursts, arguing and, as a result, increased law enforcement presence.
The Santa Rosa County School District responded by strictly enforcing rules of conduct and having deputies remove audience members who defy those rules in any way.
Blackwater River’s past whispers along its banks
Governor takes step to get much-needed employees back to work
A Navarre Press reader was shopping at a dollar store recently. Her purchase was put in a bag along with a flier letting her know the store is hiring.
Everyone is hiring these days, it seems.
Editorial No more losing
Editorial: Change is on the way to Navarre
Beach safety proves top priority of county, and we agree
Editorial: We must fight to protect public’s right to know
For democracy to function, citizens must have the right to know what their elected officials are doing and saying. The right to full and public notice of when elected officials are discussing or making decisions must be ensured.
As a nonpartisan government watchdog and taxpayer-research institute that focuses on promoting government accountability and transparency, Florida TaxWatch supports the use of public notices in local newspapers of record by government entities to notify all of their citizens of meetings and votes.
Editorial: Traffic congestion tough road to hoe
Santa Rosa County businesses and officials want tourists to come. They are and in solid numbers if recent bed tax revenues are the indicator.
When the tourists come, they arrive in cars. The cars cause more congestion on our always crowded roads.