Stories by Daniel Evans
Stories by Daniel Evans
Voters to decide on one-cent sales tax
October 17, 2024
While the focus in November will be on the presidential election and other races on the ballot, voters in Santa Rosa County will also have an important decision to make regarding a one-cent sales tax.
Eight arrested in Santa Rosa County’s “Last Supper” drug investigation
October 16, 2024
Eight men from Milton and Pace were arrested in a multi-year and multi-agency drug bust in Santa Rosa County.
Rudman says ‘matter is officially decided’ after Navarre votes against incorporation
October 12, 2024
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman has weighed in after a majority of voters were against incorporating Navarre, calling the matter “decided.”
Navarre straw poll results show majority of residents are against incorporation
October 12, 2024
A majority of Navarre residents who participated in a straw poll on Oct. 12 are against incorporation.
Santa Rosa County officials deploying south to help after Hurricane Milton
October 10, 2024
Santa Rosa County officials continue to help out the hardest hit areas of Florida after two hurricanes have struck.
Okaloosa County one step closer to acquiring SS United States, creating world’s largest artificial reef
October 9, 2024
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract on Oct. 1 that is the next step in acquiring the historic SS United States and converting the historic ocean liner into the world’s largest artificial reef.
Gaetz wants a non-binding referendum on Navarre incorporation
October 9, 2024
Republican Senate candidate Don Gaetz said that he will not support a vote on Navarre’s incorporation until a non-binding referendum is officially added to the ballot in Santa Rosa County and shows that a majority of residents are in favor of incorporating.
Sheriff vows to make anyone who threatens local schools ‘Facebook famous’
October 2, 2024
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said on Oct. 1 that he would make anyone who posted threats against local schools “Facebook famous.”
Gaetz: Non-binding referendum, not upcoming straw poll, needed to determine support for Navarre’s incorporation
October 2, 2024
Republican Senate candidate Don Gaetz said he will not support a bill for Navarre’s incorporation until a non-binding referendum is officially added to the ballot in Santa Rosa County and shows that a majority of residents are in favor of incorporating.
National Hurricane Center watching another area in the Caribbean Sea for possible development
September 30, 2024
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching a trough of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea.