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Stories by Ken Garner

Stories by Ken Garner

Florida House passes ‘Cassie’s Law’

January 19, 2024
The Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed the Cassie Carli Law, sponsored by Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre. The bill would protect at-risk parents in child custody exchanges.

County, Navy to share cost for Clear Creek property

January 18, 2024
James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan last week at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ Jan. 8 committee meeting.

Parker announces he will seek a third term

January 16, 2024
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker announced today that he has pre-filed to run for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners’ District 1 seat.

Rudman expects House to approve Cassie’s Law on Wednesday

January 13, 2024
Florida House Bill 385 passed the chamber’s Judiciary Committee on Monday, Jan. 8. Its sponsor, State Rep. Joel Rudman said he expect the whole House to vote on the measure Wednesday.

County, Navy to share $2.9 million cost for Clear Creek property

January 10, 2024
James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan Monday at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ committee meeting.

Incumbent Wright pre-files for re-election

January 5, 2024
Colten Wright announced Friday that he will seek a second term representing District 5 on the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.

Imogene Theatre begins new chapter with Liberty Church

January 5, 2024
The Historic Imogene Theatre is beginning a new chapter in its long history in 2024.

Liberty Church bought the 111-year-old building – an iconic landmark in downtown Milton – for $850,000 from the Santa Rosa Historical Society in December.

Extra-time: Rezoning decisions delayed for 576-acre Pace property and Holley RV park expansion

January 4, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is giving two businessmen time to revise their applications before the board votes on their rezoning requests.

Parker suing Gulf Coast Gun owner Chris Smith

December 29, 2023
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker is suing Chris Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoor LLC, for using and profiting from Parker’s name and likeness without authorization.

Volunteering to be a guardian ad litem ‘is a joy’

December 21, 2023
Guardian ad litem. It’s a serious term for a serious responsibility: representing the legal interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children. And, according to Helen Jones of Fort Walton Beach, “it is a joy.”
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